CURRENT IN SPORTS

• Shivpal Singh overcomes injury struggles to make a mark in Neeraj Chopra's absence

  Shivpal Singh knew that there wasn't going to be much attention on him at the Asian Athletics Championships but he was determined to ensure that it didn't stay that way

• Athletics: Swapna wins silver, Jinson pulls out

  Swapna Barman won silver in women's heptathlon while top medal contender Jinson Johnson pulled out of the men's 1500m race on the third day of Asian Athletics Championships.

• Eriksen's Spurs future 'special situation' - Poch

  Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino described Christian Eriksen's contract talks as a "special situation" on Tuesday.

• Zverev suffers shocking exit in Barcelona

  Alexander Zverev crashed out of the Barcelona Open in the second round Tuesday, continuing his troubled start to 2019.

• Warriors focused on Clippers, ready for Rockets

  Warriors guard Stephen Curry said it isn't hard to focus on closing out the Clippers rather than looking ahead to a possible rematch with the Rockets in the second round.

• United fans face wait for title challenge - Solskjaer

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Manchester United fans that they may have to wait at least a year for another title challenge.

• Solskjaer's tactical fouls claim baffles Guardiola

  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pep Guardiola were at the centre of a disagreement over tactical fouls on the eve of Wednesday's crucial Manchester derby.

• Barca inch closer to title with win at Alaves

  Barcelona inched closer to their 26th La Liga title with a 2-0 victory at Alaves on Tuesday.