No captains’ handshakes took place ahead of India’s game with Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup, in keeping with the recent matches between the men’s sides.

Emma Raducanu is in line to face Jessica Pegula again after being handed a tough Wuhan Open draw, which includes world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.

Welcome to The Counter Press, a new Sky Sports column in which Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the latest Women’s Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women’s game. This week:

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Mark Sanchez, the former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst, has been charged with battery after a fight that left him hospitalised with stab wounds early Saturday morning in Indianapolis.

Andy Farrell has revealed his son Owen initially turned down a British and Irish Lions call-up to Australia this summer after a tearful phone call.

Nelly Korda finished three back but is still without a victory this year as Youmin Hwang won the LOTTE Championship for her first victory in an LPGA Tour event.

Brazilian Alex Pereira scored a stunning first-round knockout win over Magomed Ankalaev to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 320 on Saturday night, with Merab Dvalishvili retaining his bantamweight crown in the co-main event.

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St Helens head coach Paul Wellens said discussions need to take place regarding his future after his side fell to a 20-12 loss in the Super League semi-finals to Hull KR.