Summary

  • England v Japan Women's World Cup semi-final build-up (kick-off 00:00 BST)

  • GET INVOLVED: Your greatest motivational speech #bbcsportsday

  • England announce 13-man squad for Ashes

  • Football transfer window opens

  • Blind appointed Netherlands coach

Live Reporting

Jamie Lillywhite and Steve Canavan

  1. Australia bat first at Chelmsford

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    BBC Sport at Chelmsford

    "Pity poor Ravi Bopara. Two years ago, England came to Essex for an Ashes warm-up on a scorcher and Bopara won the toss and had to let England bat. Fast forward to today and the stand-in Essex captain has had to do the same for the tourists.

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    "For Australia, the picture of their team for the first Ashes Test week has become clearer with Ryan Harris being ruled out of this game with knee soreness. That surely means he can't push past Josh Hazlewood into the XI for Cardiff.

    "Perhaps the only battle that remains is Mitchell Marsh v Shane Watson for the all-rounder's slot. At five and six in the batting order, they may have a long wait on a flat pitch under a burning sun."

  2. Spurs to benefit from Falque move

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    The Evening Standard report that Tottenham are poised to collect a windfall of £1m for a player who failed to make a single Premier League start for them.

    Iago Falque, who was at Spurs from 2011 until 2014, has moved to Roma from Genoa for £7.1m - a deal that is expected to bring the north London club £1.07m.

  3. Floyd's dummy dig

    Floyd Mayweather has uploaded a video onto his Instagram account as he continues to taunt Manny Pacquiao.

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    "So Manny, you're out here telling people that I didn't win and that this little arm is messed up?" says Floyd Mayweather to a torso-shaped punch bag. "Quit playing. Talk to me, talk to me."

    The American then slaps his fictional foe around the face several times.

    Does Mayweather need to let it go? That said, the punchbag landed roughly as many punches back as Manny Pacquiao did on 3 May.

  4. Get involved

    Andrew Neill: Surely they need the best coach in the Premier League to really push them on. Bring in John Carver!

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    Frietman Family: The Premier League should be a safer and more relaxing place now than Pearson has left.

  5. Injury setback for Brownlee

    British triathlete and Olympic bronze medallist Jonny Brownlee has suffered a stress fracture in his left femur.

    The 25-year-old hopes to be back in action before the end of the year but will miss some key events, and is doubtful for the Rio Olympic test event on 2 August.

    "I need to focus on my rehab in the first instance and then gradually get back into some training. I'm not going to rush it because next year is a big year, but I will be doing what I can to be back for Chicago [for the Grand Final and World Championships]this year," he said.

  6. Falcao to become a Blue

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    Reports of another big name striker joining a new club. From the London Evening Standard: Chelsea are expected to confirm the loan signing of 29-year-old Monaco striker Radamel Falcao later this week, having already agreed personal terms on a £130,000-a-week deal.

  7. Liverpool close in on Benteke - reports

    Talksport claim Liverpool are on the verge of completing the signing of Aston Villa's 24-year-old Belgium international striker Christian Benteke, who has a release clause of £32.5m.

  8. Get involved

    Who should replace Nigel Pearson?

    Calum: Neil Lennon, if Leicester want to take a risk, great young manager in my opinion, and can do well with a small budget.

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    Sorry about using that pic, Neil.

    Rodney Mckenzie: Terry Venables. Hasn't been mentioned in a while. Used to be linked with everything.

    Kim Salabim: Leicester's manager should be... Nigel Pearson. Disgraceful decision. Two promotions and PL survival then sacked? Best we've had.

  9. A lasting legacy

    Former England goalkeeper and BBC summariser Rachel Brown-Finnis believes England will be playing to cement the future of the women's game when they meet Japan in the Women's World Cup semi-final.

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    She told BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme: "I think they can definitely win. It would be unbelievable to be in that final, not just for this team, but for women's football and what it would do for the sport.

    "It would inspire the next generation of young players and give them something to build on and some role models to look up to. That would be a lasting legacy."

  10. Get involved

    Who should replace Nigel Pearson?

    Mikey Crisp: I'll manage them for £7.50 an hour and a £200 Christmas bonus if not in the bottom three.

    Keep your phone switched on Mikey, you never know.

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    Chris Lawton: Sad to see Pearson go. But please please please don't replace him with Sam Allardyce.

    Ralph MacGregor: The best person to manage Leicester is Nigel Pearson. He achieved great things last year. He'll return and do the same at another team.

  11. Hanks hails US Women's World Cup team

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    Legendary American actor Tom Hanks backs the US team after they beat two-time winners Germany 2-0 to reach their fourth Women's World Cup final, where they await the winners of the big game later between England and Japan, which will be live on BBC One remember.

    "Fake turf or not, I'm full Bosom Buds if coach Ellis needs me. No yellow cards!" (Not sure what time of day he wrote those rather random words)

  12. Surrey club re-branded as Scorchers

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    British Basketball League side Surrey United have been re-branded Surrey Scorchers following a change in ownership of the franchise.

    And they have also re-appointed Zimbabwean Creon Raftopoulos as coach.

    "We have launched a fresh club identity, which we feel gives us a new start and an opportunity to fully professionalise the team," Scorchers franchise director Gavin Baker said.

  13. Get involved

    Who should replace Nigel Pearson at Leicester?

    Ben Madden: Rather predictable exit for Pearson. Would welcome City legend and proven manager Neil Lennon. Please not Allardyce.

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    Michael Hubbard: Would love to see Poyet or Huddink, bring some energy and spark to our youngsters and get some quick football being played.

    N A Burton: Failing all that - do the sensible thing and un-sack Nigel Pearson.

  14. Get yer Coates

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    The Guardian: Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates, 24, will make a permanent move to Sunderland from Liverpool after spending last season on loan at the Stadium of Light.

  15. Baggies back in familiar stripes

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    It is also the day of the kit launch and as West Brom's home shirt reverts to a more familiar look, BBC Midlands Today are asking for your views: "The stripes are back! What do you reckon @WBAFCofficial fans? Last season's pinstripe provoked much controversy."

  16. Burnley back in training

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    Burnley's Michael Duff does not let relegation or the prospect of running up hills all day dampen his spirits as the Clarets report back for pre-season training at Gawthorpe.

  17. Everton's new boys

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    Tom Cleverley and Gerard Deulofeu officially become Everton players today and former Manchester United and Aston Villa midfielder Cleverley says: "I'm delighted. It's a fantastic club and definitely the club I wanted to play for."

  18. Murray calls for more coaches

    Fed Cup captain Judy Murray says more coaches are needed if Britain are to develop more champions like her son Andy.

    "In Scotland, we need many more people playing the game, kids and adults," she tells BBC Scotland.

    "But with the children we identify as having a lot of potential, you need to be able to develop them all the way through the pathway. And currently we don't have a big enough or strong enough workforce of coaches to take kids through to a top level."

  19. 'Another piece of the jigsaw'

    A little more on the news that Leeds have signed striker Chris Wood from Leicester.

    Speaking to the club's website, Leeds boss Uwe Rosler described Wood as "another important piece in the jigsaw".

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    He added: "We were looking for a number nine type - Chris Wood is. He's physical, strong and experienced in this league. He has potential to develop and has his best years in front of him.

    "It's exciting. He already has a proven goalscoring record and I think there are many goals to come. We think that he is the right player."

    The 23-year-old is Leeds' fourth summer signing.

  20. Get involved

    So, Nigel Pearson and Leicester are no more.

    The Foxes boss has been given the boot, slightly surprisingly you might surmise given what he achieved at the end of last season.

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    What we want to know from you is this: who should be Pearson's replacement?

    Whether you're a Leicester fan or not, let us know who you think is the best choice to step in and take over, and why.

    Tweet us now at #bbcsportsday or post a message at the BBC MOTD Facebook page.