Striker Chris Wood, external on his switch to Leeds: "Delighted to say that I am a Leeds player! Can't wait to get started and join in with the lads. Looking forward to a great season ahead."

Leaders Lancashire are still 181 runs in arrears after ending the second day on 257-4 against Northants at Old Trafford.

Karl Brown missed out on a century when he was dismissed for 97 by spinner Graeme White.

Durham will need another 105 to avoid an innings by Yorkshire at Chester-le-Street when they begin the final day on 244-4, with opener Mark Stoneman 116 not out.

Hampshire need something special with the bat from their lower order against Middlesex at Lord's after ending day three on 195-7 in their second innings, just 41 runs ahead, but Warwickshire and Sussex seem to be heading for an inevitable draw at Edgbaston where Laurie Evans has an unbeaten 103 in the home side's overnight score of 367-5.

Nottinghamshire lead by 72 runs after two days of their game against Worcestershire at Trent Bridge, where they will resume on 115-3.

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The first day of July means the official start at a new club for many players and Liverpool's new goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, who agreed a move from Bolton last month, is eager to get going at Anfield.

"I'm over the moon. It's a massive step in my career and I'm looking to enjoy it," the 27-year-old Hungary international tells the Liverpool Twitter, external feed.

Leicester, looking for a new manager of course, confirm the permanent transfer, external of New Zealand striker Chris Wood, 23, to Leeds on a four-year contract.

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Double Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton begins a new career as a jockey at Newbury racecourse on Thursday when she rides in the George Frewer Charity Race over one mile and five furlongs.

Blackpool have signed Luton Town striker Mark Cullen for £180,000 on a two-year deal.

The 23-year-old former Hull City forward was top scorer for the Hatters last season with 14 goals.

The deal for Cullen includes add-ons to the initial transfer fee and an option of another season on his contract.

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Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela was an unused substitute in that match but he posted a Twitter picture, external of his jubilant Argentina colleagues after the match.

The Copa America final is in Santiago on Saturday.

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The Copa America is reaching its denouement and Lionel Messi's Argentina remain on course to win the title for the first time since 1993 after thrashing Paraguay 6-1 to set up a final against tournament hosts Chile.

Manchester United's Marcos Rojo and Angel Di Maria (two) were on target, while Manchester City hitman Sergio Aguero is pictured here heading the fifth.

The transfer window officially opens today so let's take a look at some items from today's BBC Sport Gossip column and the Daily Mirror, external say Manchester United will only increase their £30m bid for Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 29, if Real Madrid agree to do the same for United's Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea, 24.

Crystal Palace are in talks with Paris St-Germain about signing 29-year-old France midfielder Yohan Cabaye, who played under Palace boss Alan Pardew at Newcastle, for around £10m. (Guardian), external

Stoke manager Mark Hughes will pay Serie A side Udinese £4.4m for Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, 24. (Daily Star), external

British Cycling confirm that they will end their partnership with Sky next year.

Chief executive Ian Drake said: "The job is far from finished and British Cycling has a strong culture of setting and hitting ambitious targets so we relish the challenge as we set our sights on what we want to achieve beyond Rio 2016.

"To achieve these ambitions we need to increase investment into our sport and have therefore developed a clear commercial approach to support our 2017 - 2025 strategy.

"We look forward to engaging with a wide range of partners who want to join us on this exciting journey."

We also have a highlights package for UK users detailing England's progression to the semi-finals.

We have lots of build-up for you ahead of the Women's World Cup semi-final, and UK users can watch video of England defender Lucy Bronze, who scored the winner in the quarter-final, saying the team will not be overawed by nerves for tonight's big match.

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The Daily Mirror, external lead on Mo Farah's interview we brought you yesterday and write: "Mo Farah says the doping claims made against his coach are "killing" him personally - and has challenged his doubters to put up or shut up.

"Britain's double Olympic and world champion finally snapped after a month of being tarnished by association to his accused coach Alberto Salazar."

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The Sun (subscription required), external assess candidates for Pearson's replacement: "Sam Allardyce, Burnley boss Sean Dyche and Bolton chief Neil Lennon are among the favourites for the hotseat at the Premier League club."

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Ian Baker, the journalist at the centre of the "Ostrich" saga, writes in the Daily Express, external of the dismissal of Leicester manager Nigel Pearson: "Pearson Snr was given the boot after being furious the decision to axe his lad James was taken out of his hands."

Britain's Liam Broady is first up on Court Three against 16th seed David Goffin of Belgium, with Heather Watson second on Court One against Daniela Hantuchova. Top seed Novak Djokovic opens proceedings on Centre against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland.

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Now let's sort out the viewing schedules, because it is quite a late one at the Women's World Cup for UK viewers as England take on reigning champions Japan in Edmonton. Kick-off is at midnight but the BBC's coverage begins on BBC One at 23:10 BST and there is also live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live.

Hello again.

Crank up your Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack because The Heat Is On.

England play their Women's World Cup semi-final, we have the top men's and women's seeds in action at Wimbledon along with Brits Liam Broady and Heather Watson, the England squad is announced for the first Ashes Test and the transfer window opens.

Welcome along to another Sportsday.