S. Sivasangari's run at the US squash Open has ended, after she lost to Egyptian world no. 1 Amina Orfi in the quarterfinals.
According to the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia's coaching director, Sivasangari tried her best but was unable to get past the Egyptian, who has already captured three titles this year.
Sivasangari will take a break before returning to action at the China Open later this month.
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Reports say that a world record of 53 red cards were shown in a single match, following a mass brawl during an under-20s competition in Brazil.
The cards were shown to nearly all on-field players and substitutes, as well as coaching staff and two club board members.
It's way higher than the previous record of 36 red cards shown during an Argentine 5th division match in 2011.
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Several of our reps are through to the quarterfinals of the Korean badminton Open.
This includes French Open men's doubles champions Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, and the mixed doubles pair of Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing.
The men's doubles pair of Chea Wei Jie-Teo Ee Yee also advanced.
However, K. Letshanaa, and Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse crashed out.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his team still have "a lot to learn", after their hard-fought 2-1 Champions League win over Slavia Prague this morning.
Arteta reckons the players were too sloppy in the second half, and almost threw away 2-0 lead.
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Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez reportedly wants to return to the Premier League.
The Spaniard is currently unemployed, after leaving Greek club Panathinaikos at the end of last season.
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Elsewhere
Aston Villa are reportedly in advanced talks with boss Unai Emery over a new contract to fend off interest from rival clubs like Manchester United.
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Valencia are ready to terminate their loan deal with Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliot, who is being linked with a permanent move to Leeds.
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Teenage Liverpool midfielder Trey Nyoni is expected to sign a new contract amid his solid performances this season.
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And Tatler magazine has named Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham in second place in its list of the UK's most eligible young figures.
