The head of Japan's Olympic Committee (JOC) is stepping down amid allegations of corruption over Tokyo’s bid to host the 2020 Games.
Tsunekazu Takeda is being investigated into claims that €2 million was paid to secure Tokyo's winning bid.
During a meeting of the national Olympic committee in Tokyo, he announced his decision to step down when his 10th term ends in June.
Takeda has denied any wrongdoing and said he is cooperating with the French prosecutors.
Dembele double at Liverpool fires PSG into Champions League semis
Ousmane Dembele struck twice to confirm Paris St Germain's place in the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool on Tuesday, sealing a 4-0 aggregate win in their quarter-final tie at a rain-soaked Anfield.
Ex-England international Shelvey named Arabian Falcons FC manager
Former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has retired from playing and will take over as manager of third-tier United Arab Emirates side Arabian Falcons FC.
Muzarabani given two-year PSL ban after IPL switch
Blessing Muzarabani has been banned from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years after the Zimbabwe fast bowler joined Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders, despite having agreed to play for PSL team Islamabad United.
Draper vows to overcome injury woes after Barcelona exit
Jack Draper vowed to work his way out of his injury woes after being forced to retire with a right leg problem midway through his first-round match against Tomas Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open on Monday.
Long-time NFL coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74
Dave McGinnis, who spent 30 years as an NFL head and assistant coach, has died on Monday due to a prolonged illness, the Tennessee Titans announced.
The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) have announced that administrative and teaching staff in private schools and nurseries across the emirate will resume work on Wednesday, April 15.
Private early childhood centres in Dubai and Sharjah are set for a gradual return to on-site learning from Thursday April 16, starting with those in government premises and commercial buildings, subject to prior approval.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the President of the European Council, António Costa, who is visiting the country as part of a regional tour.
