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Miami Open: Iga Swiatek to become world number one after Ashleigh Barty retirement

Poland's Iga Swiatek says becoming world number one is «surreal» after a second-round win in Miami means she will take the mantle from Ashleigh Barty, who has retired from the sport.

England chief makes big demand of U21s as Keane Lewis-Potter awaits his chance

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley vowed to keep attacking and wants more from his Young Lions despite a 4-1 win over Andorra, which saw Hull City star Keane Lewis-Potter fail to get off the bench at Bournemouth's Dean Court on Friday evening. Folarin Balogun, Jacob Ramsey, Morgan Gibbs-White and Anthony Gordon eased the Young Lions to victory and ensured they made it 50 European qualification games unbeaten.

India to field young squad in Belarus football friendly

Igor Stimac knows what to expect from Belarus when India face them in an international friendly at the Bahrain National Stadium on Saturday. Belarus, India coach Stimac said, are “one level above Bahrain”, technically good, physically strong, and unlike their games in the World Cup qualifiers, where they counter-attacked against world class opponents in Europe, will play on the front foot against India. “They play aggressive football and won’t give us any time or space,” said Stimac.

Emma Raducanu pays Rafael Nadal tribute as early exit struggles continue at Miami Open

Emma Raducanu paid a subtle tribute to Rafael Nadal after her Miami Open loss, while the Spaniard is currently sidelined with a rib injury. The 19-year-old continued her string of early exits for the season as she crashed out to Katerina Siniakova in three sets on Thursday.