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Everton hold a 2-0 lead in their Europa League qualifying play-off tie against Hajduk Split after a first leg at Goodison Park.

Hosts Ireland missed out on a place in the World Cup semi-finals as they were beaten 21-5 in their crunch Pool C clash with France.

Wales recovered from a stumbling first-half performance to end their Women's World Cup pool campaign with victory over tournament Hong Kong.

Joe Root lit up Edgbaston with his 13th Test century as he and Alastair Cook proved England's bankable constants in an ever-changing world.

Marlie Packer led the charge with two tries as defending champions England swatted the USA aside 47-26 to book a place in the semi-finals

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is still looking to make signings over the next fortnight but insists he is happy with his squad

Victoria Azarenka appears likely to miss the US Open because of a dispute with her former partner over the care of their baby son

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic remains hopeful of signing Portugal midfielder William Carvalho

Arsenal defender Gabriel is closing in on a move to Valencia as Gunners boss Arsene Wenger begins the process of trimming his squad

Diego Costa has repeated his wish to return to Atletico and believes his stand-off with Chelsea will come to an end when he travels to Spain