Baby taken to hospital after Corsa smashes into car in police chase
A baby was taken to hospital after a police chase ended in a crash in Wythenshawe.
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'Closer to Novak Djokovic' - Rafael Nadal has 'more chances' at Wimbledon than on hard courts, says coach
Rafael Nadal should be «closer» to top seed Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon than on hard courts, according to one of the Spaniard's coaches, Francisco Roig. Djokovic, who is the reigning champion at SW19, is a strong favourite to defend his title, despite having endured a very challenging year so far with his Australian Open debacle and defeat to Nadal at Roland-Garros.
Orlando back in one of eight changes to Argentina test lineup
Matias Orlando returns to the Argentina team following a year’s absence after being named by new coach Michael Cheika on Thursday as one of eight changes for Saturday's first test against Scotland in San Salvador de Jujuy.
Kvitova survives wobble to reach Wimbledon third round
The big-hitting Czech, seeded 25th, was cruising at 6-1 5-1 but Bogdan staged a remarkable comeback. Kvitova had a match point when serving at 5-4 but was broken for the second time in a row as Bogdan levelled.
Anirban Lahiri eyes Open Championship berth through John Deere Classic
Lahiri, who had turned 35 on Wednesday, has missed the last three cuts. The John Deere Classic will be the second outing for Lahiri in two weeks. He last played at the Travelers.
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Ollivon returns to lead France for Japan clash
Charles Ollivon will captain France against Japan as he continues his return to the international stage, while uncapped lock Thomas Jolmes and flanker Yoan Tanga will make their debuts at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday.
Rafael Nadal closer to Novak Djokovic on grass than on hard courts – says his coach
Rafael Nadal has better chance of beating Novak Djokovic on grass at Wimbledon than on the hard-courts, according to his coach Francisco Roig.