anneka radley, bbc news.ieves cup for the first time, after thrashing japan 3—0 in theirfinal match in tampa. a huge night in florida for them. beth need got the third goal. —— mead. this is their first piece of silverware, and a great warmup for the women's world cup in france. england are 1—0 up in their three—match t20 series against the west indies, after a four—wicket win in st lucia. jonny bairstow hitting 68 off a0 balls, he set up england's run chase. they were chasing down 161. that's his career best in a t20. a good day for him though. the second t20 is in st kitts on friday. the nba will return to japan for the first time in 16 years. the toronto raptors will play the houston rockets in october in two pre—season games. claire thornton reports. in the next 12 months, sport in japan is in the spotlight. now the nation that is preparing for the 0lympics has even more to look forward to, and basketball he is a national obsession. but nba fans who have had to wait 16 years to see the best in the united