United were trailing to Cristian Rodriguez's fourth-minute opener -- and lucky not to be further adrift -- when Bruno Alves turned a pass back towards goalkeeper Helton without looking.

CNN: Holders United denied win by proud Porto

The Japan ship of state seems to be rudderless and adrift, without firm leadership or direction.

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Third-placed Chelsea were later held to a 1-1 draw at Blackburn to be four points adrift, but with a game in hand.

CNN: Park heads Man Utd top with 2-1 win over Liverpool

The latest test may not be enough to push the new leadership into casting North Korea adrift, but China may employ tougher measures, given that it has already upped the ante by agreeing to the tightened U.N. sanctions.

NPR: North Korea Nuke Test Could Test China's Patience

He now leads Lorenzo by four points, with Rossi a further five points adrift in third, but fourth-placed Pedrosa now looks to be out of the race after another painful crash which looked to aggravate the hip injury he sustained on Saturday.

BBC: Stoner triumphs in Mugello epic

The Carnival Triumph, adrift 150 miles (240km) off the Yucatan Peninsula, is waiting to be towed by two tug boats to Progreso, Mexico.

BBC: Limited amenities for stranded Carnival passengers

Wales are now 10 points adrift of second-place Czech Republic with five games left to play, only one of which will be at home.

BBC: Wales 0-2 Germany