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Miami Open 2023: Dan Evans' losing streak continues as he crashes out to classy Lorenzo Sonego

Dan Evans exited the Miami Open in the second round following a 6-4 3-6 2-6 defeat to Lorenzo Sonego. The Briton had not recorded a victory since the Australian Open second round win over Jeremy Chardin, but he was on course to bounce back after a stylish opening set.

UAE team defeat Brazil to triumph at Jiu-Jitsu Championship

DUBAI: The UAE team emerged as winners at the Jiu-Jitsu Championship at the 10th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament 2023, the Emirates News Agency reported on Saturday. The Emirati team amassed 827 points to give them top spot in the countries’ rankings, ahead of Brazil, and Kazakhstan.

Ushba Tesoro wins Dubai World Cup for Japan

DUBAI: Ushba Tesoro produced a remarkable run to come from the back of the field under jockey Yuga Kawada and win the $12 million Dubai World Cup for Japan on Saturday. “I’m very proud of my horse and myself for winning the greatest race in the world,” Kawada said.

Qatar’s Al Thani submits new $6 bln bid for Manchester United — Sky News

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has submitted a new bid to buy Manchester United which is believed to be worth around 5 billion pounds ($6.12 billion), Sky News reported on Saturday. Sheikh Jassim, a son of Qatar’s former prime minister, launched the bid in February. A spokesperson representing Sheikh Jassim said at the time that the bid was completely debt free, via Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two Foundation. Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus also placed a bid on Thursday and told Reuters that he was willing to pay a premium for the English soccer club. United’s current owners, the Glazer family, began looking at options for the record 20-times English champions in November, including new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after they bought the Old Trafford club. Manchester United did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.