Akie Iwai holds the early lead at Toto Japan Classic
Akie Iwai leads the Toto Japan Classic by one stroke after firing a round of 63 in Ibaraki.
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5-time gold medalist Missy Franklin on Katie Ledecky's greatness, US swim team's outlook for 2024 Paris
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AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Indian Women End Campaign With Defeat Against Uzbekistan
The Indian women's team bowed out of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2 with a 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Wednesday. In the four-team group, India had earlier lost to Japan and Vietnam. Backed by a loud, if not capacity crowd, Uzbekistan immediately applied pressure on India, and started dominating possession. The equation was clear: a win would put Uzbekistan in prime contention for the best second-place team slot. India, meanwhile, were playing for pride. Within two minutes though Uzbekistan took the lead from a set piece.
The UK’s first robot automated shop is opening in Greater Manchester
A shop controlled by robots is opening in Greater Manchester - and there won’t be a single human staff member in the store. In a UK first, a fully-automated click and collect convenience store will open its doors to customers and orders will be available to collect within five minutes.
Edward Scissorhands comes to The Lowry as part of new UK tour of Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production
The much-loved tale of a boy with scissors for hands is being brought to life in a dance production at The Lowry.
Film show: Hearts melt in Anthony Chen's 'The Breaking Ice'
We also take a look at Marco Bellocchio's "Rapito", based on the true story of an Italian Jewish child who was taken from his family by papal authorities, and at the latest film from legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki.
Scans Found Niggle, Doctors Advised Few Weeks Rest: PV Sindhu
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has been advised a few weeks rest after a scan found a niggle in her left knee. Last week, the 28-year-old from Hyderabad was forced to concede her second round match against Thailand's Supanida Katethong due to a knee injury at the French Open Super 750 event in Rennes. "After returning from France and undergoing a knee scan, we've found a niggle in my left knee. In hindsight, conceding the match was the best call," Sindhu said in a social media post on Tuesday. "Doctors have been advised a few weeks rest before I begin training again. The break is also an opportunity to focus on the upcoming Olympics. I shall be back on the court very soon." Sindhu, who has been struggling with form this season, had returned to the top 10 last Tuesday after a gap of six months by climbing two spots following back-to-back semifinal finishes at Arctic Open and Denmark Open.
Saudi 2034 World Cup bid boosted by full AFC support, FIFA’s Asian tournament pledge
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia’s FIFA-favored bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 passed on Wednesday one of the few barriers left in what seems an inevitable win.