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That's it from Sportsday, but there is a feast of live sport on the BBC this evening.

England are playing their first match of the Women's World Cup which is live on BBC Two, while there is also live text commentary here.

Meanwhile after England's record score, New Zealand are trying to chase 409 to win the first ODI at Edgbaston.

There is live text commentary here on that match and ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

Leeds sign goalkeeper Horton

Championship clubLeeds United have signed goalkeeper Charlie Horton, 20, on a two-year contract.

USA Under-23 international Horton joined Cardiff from League One side Peterborough in 2014, but failed to make an appearance for the club.

Ayew in talks with Swansea

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Good news for Swansea City fans.

Ghana forward Andre Ayew has held talks with Swansea about a possible move to the Liberty Stadium.

Talks will continue on Wednesday when the player could also have a medical.

The 25-year-old's contract with Marseille expired in June.

He scored 52 goals for the French club in 181 appearances since joining them in 2006.

Mourinho could play hardball over Cech

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Chelsea keeper Petr Cech is reportedly a target for Arsenal but Blues boss Jose Mourinho has warned the Gunners they may have to send a player his way if any deal is to be done.

"Every club that is interested in Petr, I can find a player that I like in that team too," said Mourinho.

"My answer is not important because the owner is the owner, he is the person with the perspective I admire a lot, respect a lot. He respects a lot of people who do important things for him.

"I'm different. I have the same respect for Petr that everybody at the club has, but my answer would be, no way. If the answer is different I will accept that."

Lineham agrees Warrington switch

Warrington Wolves have signed Hull FC winger Tom Lineham in a four-year deal to start in the 2016 season.

They have paid £140,000 for the 22-year-old, who is Super League's second-highest try-scorer this season with 15.

"Tom's try-scoring speaks for itself and he is a player I have greatly admired for years since he came on the scene," Warrington head coach Tony Smith told the club website.

England start World Cup campaign

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England women's World Cup campaign is underway against France in New Brunswick, Canada.

The match is live on BBC Two and there is live text commentary here.

Hazard worth more than Ronaldo

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Chelsea's Eden Hazard is worth more than Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo according to the latest report by the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football Observatory.

The Belgian was valued between £135.4 million and £148.9m behind Barcelona's Lionel Messi rated the most valuable at £255.3m to £280.8m.

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo is third on the list worth £113.3m to £124.7m, Neymar fourth at £89.6m to £98.5m and fifth is Manchester City's Sergio Aguero worth £78.2m to £86.0m.

Liverpool's Raheem Sterling is the highest English player on the list worth £73.7m to £81.0m.

The data looks at a player's age, the length of their contract and the level of their performance as well as taking into account their club's results and achievements, to work out how much the player would be worth in the transfer market.

Southgate hopes for motivated Ings

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Danny Ings will go into the Under-21 European Championship on the back of agreeing a move to Liverpool and England boss Gareth Southgate hopes to reap the rewards of a striker in buoyant mood.

"He is excited," said Southgate. "He is a player we like a lot. He has grown with us. He is always wanting to learn and always wanting to improve. It's a great opportunity for him.

"After this summer, he is only eligible for the seniors and he will face new experiences like European football.

"He has proven he can score goals in the Premier League with a [Burnley] side that didn't create as many chances as Liverpool."

Brilliant Buttler

England's have smashed their highest ever ODI score by reaching 408-9 from 50 overs against New Zealand. Yes, you read right, 4-0-8. Joe Root blasted 104 from 78 balls ands Jos Buttler smashed 129 off 77 balls. You can follow live text commentary here.

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Sanchez wants more at Arsenal

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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has been reflecting on a 'bittersweet' season with the Gunners as he prepares to play in the Copa America with Chile.

The north London club won the FA Cup and finished third in the top flight but Sanchez says: "I would have liked to have been in the Champions League final, to have won the Premier League title.

"I would have liked to be in the Champions League final or to have won the Premier League title. I believe we have a bunch of skilful players so to not achieve more is disappointing."

US Open qualifying

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Stewart Cink will miss out on a 20th consecutive US Open appearance at Chambers Bay in Washington next week after failing to come through qualifying.

The American, who won the Open in 2009, joins the likes of Chris DiMarco and Brett Wetterich in missing out, but England's Luke Donald has earned a place after topping the leaderboard at the Bears Club in Jupiter.

Quids in for Grimsby

Grimsby Town manager Paul Hurst could be handed a bulging transfer kitty as a fund comprising supporters donations has doubled its target.

The Mariners finished third in the Conference but lost a play-off final penalty shootout to Bristol Rovers.

Determined to see their side promoted, a supporters' trust set a donation target of £20,000 but more than £41,000 has been contributed inside a week.

Hamilton vows to stay on rails

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Two-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says his self-professed rock and roll lifestyle away from F1 will not lead him astray.

"Jumping off the boat, jumping off rocks, jet skiing, all those things I like to do, I still do them," says the 30-year-old.

"That's me going wild. There's no other way I want to go. What else is there to do?, I am already living life to the full.

"I never ever want to do either (drink or drugs), I can't really understand why people do it. So no. I've never had it my family."

Bilic appointed West ham boss

This was a big story earlier in the day as West Ham appointed Slaven Bilic as their new manager.

The club's joint chairman David Gold has tweeted:

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Women's World Cup

Want to know how to follow the Women's World Cup across BBC Sport? Have a little look at this video...

And a reminder, England start their World Cup campaign against France at 18:00 BST live on BBC Two, with live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

Konta wins in Nottingham

British number two Johanna Konta has beaten Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova 6-3 6-3 in the first round the Nottingham Open.

Konta is ranked 88 places below seventh seed Rybarikova.

Wales ponder Millennuim return

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Cardiff's Millennium Stadium hosted its first football international in 2000

Wales could return to the Millennium Stadium if they qualify for Euro 2016, says Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford.

Cardiff City Stadium will host Chris Coleman's side remaining home qualifiers but the FAW chief is open to a return to the home of Welsh rugby should the side qualify for their first major tournament finals since 1958.

"Let's see where we get with the qualifiers," Ford said. "We've always had the intention of going back to the Millennium Stadium at some point in the future.

Women's World Cup

England and Great Britain hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh tweeted:"Good luck to England tonight in their opening game of the World Cup v France. Take it to them and show them what you've got #lionesses #ENG"

England team announced

England team to face France: Bardsley, A Scott, Rafferty, Williams, Houghton (C), Bassett, J Scott, Aluko, Bronze, Chapman, White

Remember you can watch the match live on BBC Two with coverage from 17:30 BST and follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website from 17:00 BST.

Meet the players

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Nottingham Open

Britain's Johanna Konta has taken the first set 6-3 against Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia in the first round the Nottingham Open.

Weah gets Liberia summons

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George Weah with his son in 2005

George Weah's oldest son has been included in Liberia's squad for Sunday's 2017 African Nations Cup qualifier in Togo.

George junior, 27, was in the youth ranks at AC Milan while his father was at the club and his last club was Paris St-Germain's amateur team, for whom he made two substitute appearances in 2014.

Liberia's new coach, James Debbah, is a relative of Weah's...

Question of Sport teaser

Remember we asked you which six players have matched Jimmy Anderson's feat of taking 100 ODI wickets for England since 2000?

The answer? Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, Paul Collingwood, Darren Gough, Andrew Flintoff and Graeme Swann.

Match facts

Some stats from Opta ahead of France v England in the Women's World Cup at 18:00 BST.

• Chelsea's Eniola Aluko scored 13 goals in 10 qualifying appearances for England on the road to Canada
• France have lost none of their six competitive matches against the England, with three wins and three draws
• England have won four and lost none of their last seven World Cup group games, scoring 16 goals in the process

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Middle-order stand boosts Lancashire

BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Bristol:

"It is finely poised still at Bristol. Four wickets fell in the afternoon, but a half-century partnership between Jordan Clark and Alex Davies has given Lancashire a lead of 195 with four wickets left.

"A superb run out of Ashwell Prince by Craig Miles to add to his eight wickets in the game so far and a brilliant catch from Benny Howell epitomised an all-round impressive performance from Gloucestershire."

Carver sacked by Newcastle

If you want more on the sackings of Newcastle manager John Carver and coach Steve Stone, our colleagues at BBC Newcastle are running live reaction here.

Nottingham Open

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BBC Radio 5 live

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British number two Johanna Konta finally underway against Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia in her first round match at the Nottingham Open.

The match was due to be played on Monday but delayed because of rain.

Yorkshire on course for victory

BBC Radio London 94.9's Kevin Hand:

"Yorkshire have put themselves in a great position to claim the victory at tea on day three at Leeds.

"Having been set 213 to win, the hosts were 91-1 with Adam Lyth on 48 and England team-mate Gary Ballance 22.

"Middlesex need some inspiration from one of their bowlers if they are to find a way of avoiding their first defeat of the season."

Westley century boosts Essex

Essex batsman Tom Westley completed an excellent century as the visitors wiped out their first-innings deficit at Wantage Road.

He reached three figures off 122 balls, his innings featuring 18 fours, and was 105 not out at tea, with Jesse Ryder on 32.

Their fourth wicket stand is worth 98, but the lead is only 15 runs and Essex cannot afford a final-session collapse.

Enrique stays as Barca boss

Luis Enrique has erased any doubts over his future as Barcelona coach by renewing his contract until 2017.

He led the club to the treble of La Liga, Cop del Rey and Champions League glory this season but was unsure if he was staying in his role following success in the latter. However, as BBC Sport's Spanish football writer Andy West tweets...

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The news has since been confirmed by Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu.

Women's World Cup catch-up

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In just under two hours England women kick-off their World Cup campaign against France in New Brunswick, Canada.

To whet your appetite take a look at yesterday's highlights in a bite sized 10 minutes as the USA took on Australia in the 'group of death, plus Japan v Switzerland and Cameroon v Ecuador.

'F1 like piloting airliners'

David Coulthard

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"From seeing the reaction on social media following the race, I know I am not the only person who did not like what I saw at the Canadian Grand Prix.

"It seems to me that this is the biggest issue at the heart of complaints that Formula 1 is not what it should be, in terms of a test of man and machine on the limit at all times.

"The sport has gone from the bucking bronco cars driven by Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell, to an exercise in systems management which Fernando Alonso likened to piloting airliners."

Read more for David Coulthard here.

Women's World Cup

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The England captain herself is reminding you to watch her side's opening match...

Durham top after beating Somerset

Durham have moved to the top of Division One in the County Championship after beating Somerset by 120 runs at Chester-le-Street.

Chasing 279 to win, Somerset were bowled out for 158 shortly before tea.

Paul Coughlin did the damage with the ball, claiming 4-10, while Graham Onions chipped in with three wickets.

Hutchinson's comeback

How about this for a comeback...

Five years after almost losing a leg and 30 operations later, Ian Hutchinson has won his second race at the Isle of Man TT.

The 35-year-old from Yorkshire went close to losing his leg after a serious crash at Silverstone in 2010 and was out of action for several seasons.

Women's World Cup

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Who's the brainiest member of England's World Cup squad? Who's the moodiest? And who is the team DJ?

Manchester City's Jill Scott tells all...

England face France in their opening World Cup game on Tuesday (18:00 BST). You can watch the match live on BBC Two and on the BBC Sport website.

Carver sacked by Newcastle

Only QPR (12) collected fewer Premier League points during John Carver's time as Newcastle boss than the Magpies. (Opta)

UCI happy with Wiggins bike

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Cycling's world governing body has no concerns over the equipment used by Sir Bradley Wiggins in his successful UCI Hour Record attempt on Sunday.

Steve Collins, a coach who helped Alex Dowsett set the record on 2 May, claimed Wiggins' bike was not commercially available and therefore against regulations.

The UCI said in a statement: "Bradley Wiggins' bike and equipment were thoroughly assessed by UCI officials before and after the UCI Hour Record attempt and were judged to be fully compliant with UCI regulations."

Carver sacked by Newcastle

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John Carver, 50, took charge of Newcastle for the final 20 games of the season following the departure of Alan Pardew to Crystal Palace, but won just three matches.

Former England and Derby County manager Steve McClaren is the favourite to be appointed as Pardew's permanent successor when he returns from holiday later this week.

Gerrard urges Sterling to stay

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Liverpool fans might be stuck for who to replace Steven Gerrard with at the pinnacle of their affections but the former captain believes it could be Raheem Sterling if he stays at the club.

Sterling, 20, has rejected a new deal with the Merseysiders and has told boss Brendan Rodgers he wants to leave.

"I think there's a position there for him to be the number one player in the team," said Gerrard, who will be plying his trade with LA Galaxy in the United States.

"He can be adored and have that adulation from supporters that the likes of Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres have experienced."

Carver sacked by Newcastle

Reshad Sergeant: John Carver is good man, given a job he never had the skills to do. Tried his heart out. Hope he lands a backroom role soon.

Moores are denied treble

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No hat-trick for Lower Beeding-based father and son trainer/jockey team Gary and Jamie Moore as 20-1 shot Gallic Destiny edges out favourite Gioia Di Vita to win the third race at Fontwell, over 2 miles and 3 furlongs.

The Moores had claimed the opening two races of the afternoon in the Sussex countryside by nine and eight lengths respectively but their entry Royal Battalion was fourth in this one.

'I hardly try and watch games'

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Paul Gascoigne was capped 57 times by England and made more than 400 appearances for clubs including Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers, before retiring after leaving Boston in 2004.

But, in his interview with BBC Radio 5 live, he says: "I still haven't coped. I hardly try and watch games because I still wish I was playing.

"I cannot handle watching players getting lots of money and not putting 100% in. The fans paid for my house, my car, my holidays - but I've seen players score a goal, even for England, and just walk back.

"There are young kids there seeing that and thinking it means nothing to score goals. I don't like that."

Carver sacked by Newcastle

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Wales news conference

Juliette Ferrington

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Wales defender James Chester on marking Belgium's Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard: "He gave me my toughest 90 minutes in my first season in the Premier League but, since then, I feel I have handled him better.

"We know we are going to have to be on top of our game to keep him quiet because he's such a great talent."

West Midlands sponsorship rivalry

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West Brom's sponsors have joined their West Midlands rivals Aston Villa.

The Baggies announced they had parted company with their main sponsor Intuit QuickBooks after a year and, three minutes later, Villa announced the accounting software company would become their partner for the next two seasons.

Newcastle plans get green light

Cornelius Lysaght

BBC horse racing correspondent

Newcastle racecourse's controversial plans to scrap its flat-racing turf track and replace it with a synthetic, 'all-weather' surface have been approved by the British Horseracing Authority.

The course will be closed down for the rest of the year when the project, part of an £11 million development, starts in September, with the first 'all-weather' races due in the Spring. The jumps track is unaffected long-term.

Carver sacked by Newcastle - reports

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The Telegraph are reporting that Newcastle manager John Carver has been relieved of his duties and will not be permitted to return to his previous role as assistant after winning only three games in his five months in charge.

First-team coach Steve Stone has suffered the same fate ahead of the expected appointment of Steve McClaren as manager.

National League success thrills Emms

Olympic badminton silver medallist Gail Emms hopes the National Badminton League can grow in future after a successful debut season.

The 37-year-old helped Team Derby become the competition's first champions and says she is keen for it to expand.

"I'd love more teams to be involved but apart from that overall it's been a success," she said. "It's great we can showcase the top but let's have a lower league so they work up a bit like they do in football."

Wales news conference

Juliette Ferrington

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Wales midfielder Joe Ledley: "We're not used to being this far up the table at this stage of a campaign. We just need to keep our heads, but I am sure we can get used to it and pick up results. We're still undefeated and that's the main thing."

The Welsh are joint top of Group B at the halfway stage, and trail Belgium only by goal difference.

Ronaldo film

The documentary 'Ronaldo' is to be directed by BAFTA-winning British director Anthony Wonke.

He is apparently best known for The Tower: A Tale of Two Cities (2007), The Battle for Marjah (2010), Crack House USA (2010), and Fire in the Night (2013).

Cristiano will be in good hands then.

Women's World Cup

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Women's World Cup

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As grudge games go, England's World Cup opener against France on Tuesday will be one of the most bitter.

In the last four years, Les Bleus have been the architects of the Three Lionesses' biggest tournament heartaches.

Chief among them was the crushing 2011 World Cup quarter-final penalty shootout defeat. But equally humbling was the 3-0 Euro 2013 group stage annihilation that sent England home and effectively ended Hope Powell's 15-year tenure as manager.

The match is live on BBC Two (17:30 BST) and Radio 5 (17:55 BST) and there will be live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

Ronaldo news is...not earth-shattering

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On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo teased us with some exciting news. Would he be leaving Real Madrid? Was a return to Manchester United on the cards? A run at the Fifa presidency?

No. none of the above.

He has announced he is releasing a film about himself. The self-titled 'Ronaldo' is described as a 'powerful documentary following a year in the life of the world's best footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo.'

Odds on it taking more that Fifa film United Passion? (The £17m story about this history of Fifa and starring Tim Roth as Sepp Blatter took just £397 in its opening weekend in the US)

Stench of trouble

What are you left with when politicians get involved in sport? The stench of sewage, apparently...

In the House of Commons on Tuesday, Labour MP Ruth Cadbury raised concerns that fans attending Rugby World Cup matches at Twickenham could be troubled by the smell of the adjacent Mogden sewage works.

Cadbury, the member for Brentford & Isleworth, has called for ministerial intervention, and claimed that storm tanks need covered and that diluted sewage keeps discharging into the Thames.

Vermaelen to lose Champions League medal?

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Thomas Vermaelen has been asked to give back his Champions League winners' medal, according to reports in Belgium.

The Belgian defender was signed from Arsenal last summer but made just one appearance for the Catalan club this season due to injury.

Voetbalkrant say Uefa rules state players can not keep the medal if they have not played during the competition.

Former Chelsea keeper Ross Turnbull won a Champions League medal with the Blues, despite not making an appearance in the competition.

Norwegian player sees red for homophobic slur

A Norwegian player has been sent off for calling an opponent "gay."

Baerum SK's Simen Juklerod was given a straight red for his abuse of a Sandnes Ulf player in the second tier game in Norway.

Referees in the country have recently toughened their approach to homophobic language.

Juventus land Khedira

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Another blow for the Premier League...

Dani Alves, who had been linked with Manchester United, announced earlier today that he decided to stay at Barcelona and now, despite being linked with numerous top-flight clubs in England, Germany midfielder Sami Khedira has opted to join Juventus on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the beaten Champions League finalists after leaving Real Madrid.

Wales news conference

Juliette Ferrington

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The grand surroundings reflect the stately rise of Welsh football as the nation look to take another step towards qualification for Euro 2016.

The Welsh have switched hotels ahead of their sellout showdown against Group B leaders Belgium on Friday.

James Chester, Wayne Hennessey, Joe Ledley and coach Osian Roberts have drawn the short straw to take questions on behalf of the team as they look to continue their excellent start to the qualifying campaign.

Full commentary of the qualifier will be on BBC Radio 5 live.

Klopp could manage outside the top four

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The agent Jurgen Klopp has said the former Borussia Dortmund manager may choose a club outside of the European elite.

"The Premier League is very exciting," said Marc Kosicke. "And we do not only think about the top four because there are some other great clubs below them. But I am not sure the profile of the job could work."

The German has been linked with Premier League clubs including Liverpool since leaving Dortmund at the end of the season.

Get involved

What do you think of Slaven Bilic's appointment?

Mark Harrison: Excited. It's nice to feel the fan base united again after two years of infighting under Allardyce.

Ivan offspring: Absolute great appointment by the Hammers board, spot on need that passion on the sidelines for the Olympic stadium.

Benny: It's exciting and hopefully bring some exciting players and lead us into the Queen Elizabeth with pride.

Matt Heather: A solid appointment that's a tier up on the good work and foundations laid by Allardyce. No excuses not to succeed.

Let us know via #bbcsportsday, text 81111 (UK users only) or post on BBC Sport Facebook.

Celtic get 'safe standing' go ahead

Celtic have been given permission by Glasgow City Council to install "safe standing" at Celtic Park.

The Scottish Premiership champions are proposing to install a rail seating area for 2600 fans, potentially ahead of the 2016/17 season.

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"Across football globally, the reality is that some supporters are choosing to stand at matches," said Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell. "This is something we must accept and manage and also understand the positive effect which these areas have on atmosphere at matches."

Fontwell

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A small but enthusiastic crowd gathering at the picturesque figure-of-eight track in the heart of the Sussex countryside for the Summer Festival meeting, where there are seven races, the first of which is at 14:10 BST.

Not as much to see as for the Ladies Evening and the legendary best dressed lady competition, which takes place in August, and the weather is a little breezy, but still a lovely spot.

Sussex fight hard at Hove

BBC Radio Sussex's Adrian Harms:

"A morning of fluctuating fortunes at Hove after Sussex lost Steve Magoffin without a run being added to effectively be 1-6

"However, Luke Wright and Ben Brown counter-attacked against the express pace of Fidel Edwards adding 120 for the seventh wicket before Wright was brilliantly run out by Will Smith.

"Then, on the stroke of lunch Ben Brown got an edge to an unplayable delivery to leave Sussex on 263-8, a lead of 122."

England v New Zealand (14:00 BST)

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The first ODI between England and New Zealand gets underway in less than half and hour at Edgbaston.

New Zealand have won the toss and have put England into bat with Kent batsman Sam Billings making his debut.

We have live ball-by-ball coverage from 13:45 on Test Match Special with analysis from experts including former England captain Michael Vaughan who posted this picture of the view from the middle on Instagram.

There will also be updates on Radio 5 live and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

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Surrey set tough target

Surrey look favourites for victory at Grace Road after setting Leicestershire a target of 356 and then dismissing Matthew Boyce before lunch, lbw first ball to Matt Dunn.

The visitors earlier managed to add a further 67 to their overnight 217-6, with Steven Davies left unbeaten on 47.

Veteran Charlie Shreck was the pick of the Leicestershire attack, finishing with figures of 4-67 from 23 overs.

Yorkshire polish off Middlesex tail

BBC London 94.9's Kevin Hand:

"Yorkshire have been set 213 to win as Middlesex were all out for 229 before a delayed lunch on the third day at Headingley.

"Visiting captain James Franklin was stranded on 55 not out after leading the resistance in a morning session that saw six wickets fall.

"The hosts are marginal favourites at this stage on a pitch that had offered a great deal of assistance to the seamers and revealed a degree of variable bounce."

Miles makes double breakthrough

BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Bristol:

"Gloucestershire had the better of the first hour with Craig Miles picking up two early wickets, but Ashwell Prince and Karl Brown have bedded down and lunched with an unbeaten fifty partnership to give their side a lead of 91.

"Miles' dismissal of Paul Horton and Alviro Petersen means he has seven victims so far in a match that is evenly poised."

Child's play

Will Genia

"Boots? Check. Ball? Check. Baby in my bag? Check."

Australian scrum-half Will Genia's latest Instagram post offers a novel approach to parenting.

Kleinveldt reaches wickets milestone

BBC Sport's Elizabeth Ammon at Northampton:

"It has been an interesting morning at Wantage Road where it is cloudy and chilly and there is a great deal more swing on offer than on the other two days.

"Northamptonshire added just 47 to their overnight score, losing all four wickets in the first hour, but it gave them a first-innings lead of 168.

"Rory Kleinveldt then took his 300th first-class wicket by dismissing Essex's Jaik Mickleburgh for nought with an excellent inswinger and Essex trail by 120 at lunch, with some wear on the pitch at the pavilion end which the spinners will look forward to bowling into."

Somerset struggle in run-chase

BBC Newcastle's Martin Emmerson at Chester-le-Street:

"It has been Durham's morning after Somerset started their second innings chasing 279 to win.

"They were 10-2 inside the first six overs as Graham Onions trapped Tom Abell lbw and, two balls later, had Johann Myburgh caught down the leg-side.

"Marcus Trescothick and James Hildreth added 53 before Paul Coughlin bowled Hildreth with a daisy-cutter, and Trescothick was out just before lunch as he was caught at gully off a rising ball from Chris Rushworth, with his side still 205 away from their target."

Get involved

What do you think of Slaven Bilic's appointment?

Is he the right man to lead West Ham into the Olympic stadium? Will he be an improvement on Sam Allardyce?

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Snakes, Santa Claus and Sepp Blatter

There are some quite astonishing anecdotes being told by former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne in this live webchat with the Guardian...

You can also listen to Gascoigne being interviewed by Kelly Cates on BBC Radio 5 live's Monday Night Club.

Bilic confirmed as West Ham boss

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With Steve McClaren favourite for the Newcastle job, the West Ham fixture will be eagerly anticipated as the former England managed woul be pitted against his old nemesis Slaven Bilic.

Bilic's Croatia beat England home and away in Euro 2008 qualification, with their 3-2 win at Wembley leading to McClarens' sacking and the iconic "wally with a brolly" pictures.

Bilic confirmed as West Ham boss

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Here are some facts on West Ham's new manager:

• Former West Ham, Everton and Hajduk Split defender
• Won 44 caps for Croatia, playing at Euro '96 and the 1998 World Cup
• As Croatia manager his side qualified for Euro 2008 and went on to reach the quarterfinals.
• They beat England home and away in qualifying for the tournament, inflicting a first loss at the new Wembley for England
• Failed to reach the 2010 World Cup but qualified for Euro 2012, exiting at the group stage
• Also managed Lokomotiv Moscow and Beskitas, who he left in May

Bilic confirmed as West Ham boss

"When I spoke to the chairmen and Karren Brady, they made clear that it is not only the fantastic new stadium we are moving into, but they showed their determination and ambition to make what is a big club even bigger," Bilic added.

"I saw their determination and passion that they want to do that. That was the number one reason. I could feel that they really wanted me so it was an easy choice.

"I would say to the West Ham fans that I will give my best and together we will achieve great things."

Bilic confirmed as West Ham boss

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"I'm really glad to be back with West Ham United," said Slaven Bilic, who succeeds Sam Allardyce. "It's a big challenge and you are competing with the best and what better club to do it with than West Ham.

"I remember West Ham as a special club. I love these kinds of special clubs. It's not about the size - West Ham is big club - there is something special about them - they are a cult club."

"It is a great place to play and I felt like I was at home. It is a big privilege and a big responsibility to now be manager and I hope that I will prove it to the board, players and fans."

Bilic confirmed as West Ham boss

Slaven Bilic will become the 15th full-time manager in the West Ham's 120-year history, subject to a work permit being granted.

"He becomes the second Croatian to manage in the Barclays Premier League, and has an outstanding career win percentage of 55.16%," read a club statement.

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"A law graduate and multilinguist who takes a meticulous approach to management, the new boss will arrive in London later this month following a family holiday, but has already begun preparations for West Ham's maiden Uefa Europa League campaign."

BreakingBilic confirmed as West Ham boss

Slaven Bilic has been confirmed as the new manager of West Ham.

The Croat spent 18 months with the club as a player and last month left his role as Besiktas coach after they finished third in the Turkish top flight.

The 46-year-old has also coached Hajduk Split, Croatia and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Morton set for Getafe test

Scottish Championship club Morton have announced they have "95%" arranged a pre-season friendly meeting with La Liga outfit Getafe.

Club chairman Douglas Rae told STV Sport that an agreement is near, with a proposed date of 29 July.

Derbyshire wrap up win at Canterbury

BBC Radio Kent's Ben Watts at Canterbury:

"All over at Canterbury with Derbyshire reaching their required total of 232 with eight wickets to spare.

"Chesney Hughes the only wicket to fall this morning, with Matt Coles sending his middle stump cartwheeling after Hughes made what was effectively a match-winning 94.

"Tillakaratne Dilshan finished the job with two fours off Darren Stevens, while his skipper Billy Godleman finished 82 not out."

Stirling signs new Middlesex deal

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Ireland international Paul Stirling has agreed a contract extension with Middlesex that will keep him with the county until the end of the 2016 season.

The 24-year-old has already contributed 217 runs in three games at the top of the order in this year's T20 Blast with a strike rate of 179.33, while in 38 List A games with the county, he has made 1,197 runs at an average of just under 39.

Middlesex's managing director of cricket Angus Fraser said: "He remains one of the most skilled and destructive white ball cricketers around, as his T20 performances this season have shown."

Wimbledon 2015

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The BBC coverage of Wimbledon will be bigger than ever before this year, with up to 15 live streams available to view.

Sue Barker fronts TV coverage across BBC One and BBC Two, while action is also available on BBC Radio 5 live.

Three-time Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick joins the BBC team on TV and radio, while seven-time Grand Slam champion Justine Henin joins radio.

The tournament runs from 29 June to 12 July, with champions Novak Djokovic and Petra Kvitova defending their titles.

England receive Brown boost

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England full-back Mike Brown is free from concussion symptoms but will not be rushed into contact training.

The Harlequins player joined up with England's mini training camp at their Bagshot base this week, for individually-tailored strength and conditioning work.

The 29-year-old was knocked out during the 47-17 victory over Italy at Twickenham on 14 February.

He suffered concussion after-effects following England's Six Nations victory over France on 21 March and has not played since.

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Redknapp on Bilic

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Former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp is loving his new found discovery of social media.

He has had his say on former Hammers defender Slaven Bilic who is reportedly favourite for the Hammers job.

"He will be a great signing for West Ham. He knows the club well and I think he'll bring back one or two of the old players to work with him."

Ciftci rejects Dundee Utd deal

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Top scorer Nadir Ciftci has rejected a contract extension at Dundee United and could now leave the Scottish Premiership club this summer.

The 23-year-old Turkish striker was offered a two-year extension last month but says he is "looking for a new challenge".

"We respect his decision and his ambition as we know he's attracted significant attention from other clubs," said manager Jackie McNamara of the forward, who has been linked with Celtic.

Alves' double celebration

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Just three days ago he celebrated winning the treble with Barcelona and now Dani Alves is celebrating a double... a new two-year contract at the Nou Camp and his son's ninth birthday.

The Brazilian right-back posted this picture on Instagram: "Today is a very special day because it is nine years since I had one of the best feeling of my life as a man, the indescribable feeling of being a father to a son. Thank you for being my best friend, for giving me strength in difficult times."

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Hatem Ben Arfa can finally put his boots on and turn out for Nice.

The French midfielder joined them in January but couldn't play as you are not allowed to turn out for more than clubs in a season. (He'd played for Newcastle's Under-21 side and Hull)

Alves agrees new contract at Barca

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Barcelona have confirmed that Dani Alves has signed a new two-year contract at the Nou Camp.

The Brazilian right-back, whose existing deal was about to expire, had been linked with a move to AC Milan or Manchester United.

But the 32-year-old will stay until June 2017 with the option of extending it by another year.

Blackpool sign goalkeeper Doyle

Blackpool manager Neil McDonald has made his first signing since being appointed by bringing in former Birmingham goalkeeper Colin Doyle.

The 29-year-old, released by Blues last month, has agreed a two-year contract.

Meanwhile, 17-year-old winger Henry Cameron has agreed similar terms with the Seasiders, who will play in League One next season.

BT Sport confirm free-to-air Champions League games

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BT Sport have announced that at least 12 Champions League games will be shown on free-to-air television next season.

The broadcaster, who will have sole UK rights for the Champions League and Europa League games from next term, will show those matches on a new channel called BT Sport Showcase, along with at least 14 Europa League games. Each participating British team will be shown at least once.

Gary Lineker will be the broadcaster's main presenter but will still host Match of the Day on BBC1, while former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will be a pundit.

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Nottingham Open

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A sunny start to day two of the women's Nottingham Open.

Britain's Johanna Konta is third on centre court in her first round match against Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia.

You can follow commentary of all the action from Nottingham on the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport App.

Masters & Napier sign Essex deals

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Long-serving Essex duo David Masters and Graham Napier have agreed one-year contract extensions, keeping them at Chelmsford until the end of the 2016 season.

Masters, 37, has been with Essex since 2007 and has contributed 376 first-class wickets for the county, enjoying his best year in 2011 when he took 93 scalps to finish the season as the County Championship's leading wicket-taker.

Napier, 35, has spent his entire professional career at Essex, and scored 152 in a Twenty20 Cup against Sussex in 2008.

Man Utd ponder £25m Schneiderlin move?

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Manchester United are considering a £25m move for Southampton's French midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, according to the Daily Mail.

Vale striker Pope set for Bury move

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Port Vale striker Tom Pope is poised to join promoted League One side Bury, reports BBC Radio Stoke.

Pope, 29, who has scored 69 goals since signing for his hometown club in 2011, is to meet Bury manager David Flitcroft for a second round of talks.

Last season's top scorer was offered a reduced-terms deal by Vale, but is now considering Bury's offer of what is understood to be a three-year package.

Salazar issues fresh doping denial

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Mo Farah's coach Alberto Salazar says he denies "all allegations of doping" and will show his accusers are "knowingly making false statements".

In a statement issued to the Guardian, the American denies allegations made in a BBC investigation that he has used illegal doping practices.

Farah, 32, has been advised to distance himself from Salazar and his US-based Nike Oregon Project. There is no suggestion that Farah himself has been involved in doping.

A BBC Panorama investigation alleged Salazar, who became Farah's coach in 2011, violated anti-doping rules and doped United States 10,000m record holder Galen Rupp in 2002 when the athlete was 16 years old.

"I will document and present the facts as quickly as I can so that Galen and Mo can focus on doing what they love and have worked so hard to achieve," he said.

Redknapp tweets

Meanwhile, in the world of former West Ham manager Harry Redknapp....

"At Loch Lomond this morning. Love this place. What a way to spend a morning."

You're not wrong, Harry. God's country...

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Derbyshire close in on win over Kent

In Division Two, Derbyshire require a further 63 runs to win their low-scoring encounter against Kent after closing on 169-1 in their second innings, with Chesney Hughes unbeaten on 82.

Leaders Lancashire will begin the third morning on 14-0 in their second innings, a lead of 12 over Gloucestershire, who were finally dismissed for 277 on Monday thanks to 102 from Michael Klinger and 88 from former England wicketkeeper Geraint Jones.

Surrey will resume on 217-6 in their second innings, leading Leicestershire by 288, while Northants are 397-6, a lead of 276 over Essex.

You can listen to ball-by-ball commentary of every game in the County Championship by clicking here.

Van Persie out of Lazio 'parameters'

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Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has ruled out a move for Manchester United striker Robin van Persie.

Van Persie, who has one year left on his contract with the Old Trafford club, was spotted in Rome this week, leading to speculation that the 31-year-old could join Lazio.

"On Van Persie, all I can say is that I respect him as a striker but unfortunately, he is outside our parameters," Tare told Lazio Style Radio.

"There has never been a meeting, this is gossip, not transfer news. We don't want to create illusions, this is not true."

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Somerset face day three run chase

Somerset and Durham go into the third day of their County Championship game at Chester-le-Street both knowing exactly what they need to do to win.

After bowling out the hosts for 314 in their second innings on Monday, Somerset will begin their pursuit of 279 for victory this morning.

At Hove, Hampshire are in control of their match against Sussex, with the home side 142-5 in their second innings, a lead of just one run.

And at Headingley, Middlesex will resume on 127-4 in their second innings, a lead of 110, after an unbeaten 125 from Jonny Bairstow helped Yorkshire to a narrow first-innings lead.

Shearer fancies Austin for Newcastle

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Former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has challenged QPR's Charlie Austin to ply his trade at St James' Park.

Vlaar fit for Dutch

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Aston Villa's Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar should be fit to face Latvia in a Euro 2016 qualifier in Riga on Friday despite being sidelined with a knee injury when the Dutch were beaten 4-3 by the United States last Friday.

"I have had a complete [training] session and it went well," says Vlaar. "I feel fine.

"We want to put a line behind the loss to the Americans and turn our focus fully to the match against Latvia, where he have to win."

Lewis released from prison

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Former England all-rounder Chris Lewis was released from prison on Tuesday, saying "wrong choices" led to his jail sentence for cocaine smuggling.

Lewis, capped 32 times at Test level, was convicted in 2009 and served less than half of a 13-year sentence.

He said money concerns in 2008 had led to him attempting to smuggle £140,000 worth of dissolved cocaine into the UK. "I became afraid of what the future held, and at that point the thinking went awry," said the 47-year-old.

In an interview with the Professional Cricket Association he said: "I made choices. They were the wrong choices and I say sorry for them."

Bilic & Bielsa in West Ham frame

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West Ham are also primed to announce their new manager within the next day or so, with the Guardian reporting that Slaven Bilic is confident he will be confirmed in the position, despite the Premier League club favouring Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa.

Argentine Bielsa, the paper says, was due to hold talks with the French club on Monday over a new contract and appears likely to sign an extension, clearing the way for former Hammers defender Bilic to take charge.

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McClaren builds from back

The Newcastle Evening Chronicle are reporting that Steve McClaren is expected to be confirmed as Newcastle manager within the next 24 hours. And they claim his first task will be to compile his backroom team.

Bosnich avoids charge

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has avoided a conviction for knocking a cyclist off his bike.

The 43-year-old was given a 12-month good behaviour bond, a form of probation, for hitting and injuring a cyclist with his car in Sydney.

Magistrate Michael Price said Bosnich had good character and the offence was at the "lower end of culpability".

On this day

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In 1990, Monica Seles became the youngest winner of a grand slam tournament since Lottie Dod in 1887, when she beat Steffi Graf 7-6 6-4 in the French Open final at Roland Garros. Seles was 16 years and six months old.

Coming up today

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We have plenty of live sport coming up today:

England play New Zealand in the first One Day International at Edgbaston at 14:00 BST.

There is ball-by-ball commentary on Radio 5 live sports extra from 13:45 BST and live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

Then England begin their Women's World Cup campaign against France in New Brunswick, Canada at 18:00 BST.

The match is live on BBC Two from 17:30 BST, on Radio 5 live from 17:55 BST and live txt commentary on the BBC Sport website.

Newcastle and West Ham are close to announcing their new managers, too, so stayed tuned.

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