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BBC News
13-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
The Cirencester sports pilot helping players with Parkinson's
A man with Parkinson's who is enjoying sports from pickleball to table tennis says more people with the disorder should join Webber is taking part in all sorts of activities as part of a pilot project at Cirencester Leisure Centre, funded by Cotswold District said sports made "life itself more bearable" and that he had learned tips on how to manage his symptoms from fellow Young, chairman of the Cirencester and Stroud branch of Parkinson's UK, which is delivering the project, said symptoms appear to be "less of an issue" for those playing sports, as they are "concentrating on what they're doing" instead. Parkinson's affects the brain, nervous system, and muscle control. It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, with around 153,000 people in the UK living with the – which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong – is on offer as part of the pilot, as is Nordic walking and Young said: "We might change the rules slightly to help them but getting active is the most important thing. "As soon as someone with Parkinson's gets involved in exercise, it appears that their Parkinson's symptoms [are] less of an issue for them because they're concentrating on what they're doing."It means a lot to me that I can help people in my branch." Mr Webber has been taking part in the sports on offer for a couple of said meeting others who live with Parkinson's allows him to learn their "tricks" on how to manage his symptoms, even if the disorder affects them differently."It seems that with sport, and particularly when it's a reflex action, you haven't got the time to think and it seems to come easily," Mr Webber said."Anybody, anywhere, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's: Please join the local group, get to know the fellow fighters."
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BYU Basketball lands top four-star transfer guard
Kevin Young and BYU added another high quality player on Friday. Former Southern Illinois guard Kennard Davis will transfer to BYU, per an announcement on social media. The St. Louis native is rated as a four-star transfer by 247Sports, ranked as the No. 59 player during this cycle. Advertisement Davis averaged 16.3 points per game with 4.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists as a sophomore this past season, shooting 45.5% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range to earn All-Missouri Valley Conference Second Team honors. Davis has good size at 6-foot-6 and 205 pounds. One of the better ball handlers coming into the Big 12. He's comfortable to running the point as well and shot 37.6% from beyond the arc last season. Davis drew interest from other Power Four programs, including Texas, USC, and Oklahoma. BYU will likely put Davis as a starting shooting guard. He'll be in an elite lineup with Robert Wright III, Richie Saunders, AJ Dybantsa and Keba Keita. One of the best projected starting five in the nation.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
CBS Sports analyst drops bold prediction for BYU Basketball next season
BYU Basketball is getting national hype going into the next season. After top recruit AJ Dybantsa arrived on campus the feeling around the program has intensified. This comes months after Kevin Young's first year with the Cougars ended in a Sweet 16 loss to Alabama. Most analysts have BYU as a top 10 team going into the 2025-26 college basketball season. Jon Rothstein believes this could be a historic year for Young's team and sees a deep tournament run on the horizon. "I think if you're a BYU fan now and you went to the Sweet 16 without a talent like [AJ Dybantsa], the goal and the realistic expectations for BYU should be to go to a Final Four. And I don't even think that's anything that should blink at," Rothstein said on his podcast. BYU not only has Dybantsa, but Baylor transfer Rob Wright will be one of the best guards in the nation. Richie Saunders is a proven All-Big 12 talent and put off the NBA to "run it back" in Provo. While Dybantsa already said he's out after the upcoming season, he'll be a leader on this team and a likely candidate to be the top overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Advertisement Related: BYU Basketball players are turning heads for unexpected choice If BYU can reach the final phase of March Madness, it would be unprecedented. The Cougars have only experienced one Elite Eight run under the current NCAA tournament format. Danny Ainge led the Cougars to the best result in 1981. Since then, the 2011 team came close with a 83-74 Sweet 16 overtime loss to No. 2 seeded Florida. Related: AJ Dybantsa admits BYU wasn't top school, blown away by NBA ready program Needless to say, the expectations are high for BYU this year. If they come together and play outstanding basketball, the sky's the limit. It's not unrealistic to say the Cougars could be the team to beat in the Big 12.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BYU's Dawson Baker returns for senior season
It's official—Dawson Baker is coming back, and BYU fans should be fired up. After a season marked by resilience and late-season impact, BYU guard Dawson Baker announced he will return for his senior year in 2025–26. For a program navigating the turbulence of college basketball's transfer portal era, retaining a proven scoring threat like Baker is a major win. His decision brings not only experience, but also momentum to a roster looking to build on last season's Sweet 16 run. Advertisement 1. A Proven Spark Off the Bench Baker carved out a key role as a sixth man for the Cougars, averaging 7.5 points and 1.4 assists in just under 17 minutes per game. His 22-point performance against Queens showed his ceiling, while double-digit outings versus Providence (16 points) and rival Utah (15 points) confirmed his reliability. With another offseason under his belt, Baker could elevate from spark plug to game-changer. 2. Continuity in the Kevin Young Era With former NBA assistant Kevin Young entering year two, retaining players like Baker is vital to building a cohesive system. Continuity is a rare commodity in today's transfer-heavy landscape, and Baker brings familiarity, leadership, and toughness. His return keeps a piece of last year's tournament-tested core intact—something analytics and fans alike will appreciate. BYU's Dawson Baker along with teammates applauded team effort versus VCU Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images 3. March Madness Experience Advertisement Baker played meaningful minutes during BYU's NCAA Tournament win over Wisconsin, a game that propelled the Cougars into national relevance. That kind of postseason experience matters. Expect him to play an even larger role next March—he's battle-tested and ready for the moment. Baker's return doesn't just fill a roster spot—it fills a need. For BYU to contend in a loaded Big 12, they'll need scoring, experience, and heart off the bench. Baker brings all three. Related: BYU legend Jimmer Fredette announces retirement: 'It was always worth it' Cougar fans, take note: the 2025–26 season just got a whole lot more exciting. Related: BYU hosts former UCLA sharpshooting guard, who entered transfer portal
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Top transfers and star recruits fuel BYU Final Four hopes
If you blinked, you may have missed it—BYU has quietly built one of the most dangerous teams in college basketball. Since the final buzzer of their Sweet 16 run, the Cougars have gone full throttle in the transfer portal, pulling together a roster that blends proven experience with top-tier talent. Head coach Kevin Young isn't just trying to make the NCAA Tournament again—he's aiming for a Final Four. Advertisement Let's start with the headliners. Former Baylor guard Robert Wright, a top-10 transfer nationally, brings Big 12-tested toughness and playmaking. He'll slot in alongside returning contributors Richie Saunders. and Dawson Baker, who were instrumental in last year's 26-win campaign. But the real buzz surrounds AJ Dybantsa, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. At 6-foot-8, the five-star forward offers elite athleticism and pro-level scoring instincts. Add in center Keba Keita, who started all 35 games last season, and BYU's starting five becomes one of the most balanced in the nation. The depth? Equally impressive. BYU recently landed Nate Pickens, a sharpshooter from UC Riverside who knocked down 39.2% from three last season. Alongside Dominique Diomande (Washington), Kennard Davis (Southern Illinois), and. Tyler Mrus (Idaho), the Cougars suddenly have one of the Big 12's deepest rotations. Advertisement Related: BYU legend makes major announcement about future plans How good is this group? CBS Sports currently ranks BYU No. 3 in their preseason Top 25 And 1. This isn't just a strong offseason—it might be the best in the country. The message is clear: BYU isn't rebuilding. They're coming for it all. Related: CBS Sports analyst drops bold prediction for BYU Basketball next season Related: Getting to know Xavion Staton: BYU's 7-foot shot-blocking sensation
