Malaysia will not bring in a replacement for injured doubles star Pearly Tan ahead of the Uber Cup in Denmark.

This, after Pearly confirmed her withdrawal from the squad due to a back injury.  

National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky says instead, her doubles partner M. Thinaah will form a scratch partnership with another player in the squad.

The pair will use the team’s training camp in Denmark to quickly build chemistry before the tournament begins next week.

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Man United target Nathaniel Brown says transfer rumours linking him with Old Trafford won’t distract him, stressing his focus remains with current club Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Red Devils are tracking the 22‑year‑old left-back as a possible long-term replacement for Luke Shaw.

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Elsewhere, Barcelona have put the permanent signing of Marcus Rashford on hold, with doubts over his recent form.

Barca are also reluctant because of Man United’s €30‑million asking price.  

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JDT insist they are not underdogs as they prepare to face defending champions Al‑Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite quarter‑finals in Saudi Arabia.

Coach Xisco Muñoz says JDT will rely on high‑intensity play and tactical discipline to spring a possible upset in what he calls the club’s biggest match to date.

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And tennis veteran Novak Djokovic says he doubts he will compete in the upcoming Madrid Open.

It's due to injury issues that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo.