Osaka not needed as Japan reach BJK Cup finals for first time
TOKYO: Naomi Osaka was not required to play after team-mate Nao Hibino sent Japan to their first Billie Jean King Cup finals Saturday (Apr 13) in a 3-1 qualifying win over Kazakhstan.
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Baby's remains found at Wigan home before five people arrested
Five people have been arrested after the remains of a baby were discovered at a home in Wigan.
Review and photos: Antony Szmierek at New Century Manchester
The last 12 months have been a whirlwind for Antony Szmierek. From teaching English to kids at a Manchester special needs college, he's played Glastonbury, appeared on Jools Holland and embarked on his first UK headline tour.
Candidates Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Up Against Firouza Alireza; D Gukesh To Face Vidit Gujrathi
Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh would look to bridge the gap with leader Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia when they restart their campaigns in the eighth round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto. Teen sensation Praggnanandhaa will be up against Frenchman Firouza Alireza, while Gukesh will take on compatriot Vidit Gujarathi when the tournament resumes on Saturday. While all three Indians have had a decent outing in the open section so far, it is defending champion Nepomniachtchi who is in prime position to complete a hat-trick of titles at the halfway stage.
Rashford and Kambwala to start in Manchester United predicted XI vs AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Saturday evening when they travel to AFC Bournemouth.
Asian Wrestling Championships: Akash Dahiya Reaches Bronze-Medal Round
Indian wrestlers Akash Dahiya and Anirudh Kumar kept themselves in contention for bronze medals at the Asian Championships but three of their team-mates exited the tournament after losing at different stages in their respective categories at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Friday. Competing in the non-Olympic 61kg category, Akash began with a close 10-8 win over Sardor Ruzimov from Uzbekistan and followed it up with a comfortable 7-3 victory over Korea's Sanghyeon Son in the quarterfinal. However, Kazakhstan's Assyl Aitakyn proved to be too strong for the Indian in the semifinal and could not score a single point, losing his bout by technical superiority.
Premier League club confirm another points deduction as Manchester United and Man City watch on
Sheffield United have been hit with a points deduction that will impact the bottom-placed Premier League side the next time they step down into the Football League.