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Hits & Misses: Liverpool clicking and Chelsea get serious

Tonga stun England in World Cup opener

Tonga put England's Rugby League World Cup campaign under jeopardy by beating them in their opening match at HBF Park.

Arsenal held at home by Birmingham

Arsenal continue to struggle in the Women's Super League after having to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Birmingham at the Emirates.

Jacquet was 'cute and clever' for his part in Yarmoliuk red - Andrews

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews felt Jeremy Jacquet was "cute and clever" for his role in Yehor Yarmoliuk's red card in the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Six-try Ulster secure bonus point against Zebre

Ulster run in six tries on their way to a 40-21 bonus-point win over Zebre in Parma to open their European Challenge Cup campaign.

Kartal hails mentality after 'dream come true' run to Wuhan Open final

Britain's Sonay Kartal says making her maiden WTA 1000 final at the Wuhan Open is a "dream come true," adding that the mental side of sport is "one of my strongest assets."

Liverpool players in 'delicate' situation with 'demanding' schedule - Iraola

Andoni Iraola Liverpool's demanding schedule is putting his players in a "delicate situation" after Dominik Szoboszlai was forced off with a first-half injury during their 2-1 victory at Brentford.

Bristol beaten by Stormers in Champions Cup opener

Bristol Bears lose their Champions Cup pool-stage opener against Stormers, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas both scoring twice for the South African side.

Loughnane, 20, becomes youngest champion jockey since 1923

Billy Loughnane becomes the youngest rider in over a century to be crowned Britain's champion jockey as he collects his trophy at Ascot.

Seven-try Leinster too strong for Clermont

Leinster launch their quest for an elusive fifth European title with an ultimately comprehensive bonus-point win over Clermont at Stade Marcel-Michelin.

Wrexham thump four past dismal Preston

Wrexham eased the pressure on Phil Parkinson with a 4-1 Sky Bet Championship win over rock-bottom Preston.

Sorry Derby beaten at home by Stoke

Luke Graham scored his first goal for Stoke as they won 1-0 at Pride Park to pile more pressure on struggling Derby.

Sheff Utd battle to narrow win at Bristol City

Oliver Arblaster's early strike and a strong defensive display saw Sheffield United take all three points from a 1-0 Championship victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Millar double fires Birmingham past QPR

Liam Millar scored twice as Birmingham won a crucial Sky Bet Championship clash 3-0 with QPR at St Andrew's.

Struggling Norwich beaten by Portsmouth

Portsmouth piled on the misery for struggling Norwich as they made it back-to-back Championships victories with a 1-0 triumph at Carrow Road.

West Ham win at Championship leaders Swansea

West Ham ended Swansea's four-match winning streak with a 1-0 away success that reduced the gap at the top of the Sky Bet Championship to a single point.

West Brom hit back to beat Blackburn in five-goal thriller

West Brom completed a stunning comeback after conceding two early goals as they beat Blackburn 3-2 in the Sky Bet Championship.

Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was taken to hospital as Chelsea's 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday meant they secured their first clean sheet in nine months.

Champions Cup: Munster beat Racing on day of Foley tributes as Saracens, Bath lose

A decade to the day since the rugby world learned of head coach Anthony Foley’s death at the age of 42, Munster marked the poignant anniversary with a stirring 33-25 Champions Cup victory over Racing 92.

Ombudsman simply supreme in Champion Stakes

Ombudsman exacted Qatar Racing Champion Stakes revenge on Calandagan to come out on top with a show-stopping performance at Ascot.

Kiltie double helps Kilmarnock beat fellow-strugglers Motherwell

Greg Kiltie scored twice to lift Kilmarnock off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership with a 3-2 victory over Motherwell.

Cameron equaliser earns a point for Dundee United at St Johnstone

Lyall Cameron's 79th-minute strike earned Dundee United a deserved 1-1 draw at St Johnstone.

Murrell scores two as Falkirk claim Edinburgh double by beating Hibs

Falkirk registered a stunning Edinburgh double as they put Hibs to the sword with a 2-1 win in an entertaining Scottish Premiership clash at Easter Road.

Improved second-half display helps Aberdeen beat St Mirren

Aberdeen returned to winning ways in the Scottish Premiership as a 3-1 victory over St Mirren moved them above their opponents, who have now lost five straight matches.