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Yorkshire's Joe Root became a Headingley hero with his maiden Test century against a spirited New Zealand.

George Groves continued his march towards a world title shot after beating Noe Gonzalez at London's O2 Arena.

Kingsgate Native ended a three-year losing run when taking the Betfred Temple Stakes at Haydock under Shane Kelly.

Matt Kuchar will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has underlined his commitment to the club by signing a one-year contract extension.

Tony Bellew beat Isaac Chilemba at the second time of asking to earn himself a mandatory shot at the WBC light-heavyweight title.

Leicester beat Northampton 37-17 to clinch the Aviva Premiership final at Twickenham.

Champions League
B Dortmund1 Bay Munich2

County Champ D1
Sussex vs Somerset Sussex win by an innings and 116 runs
Durham vs Middlesex Match Drawn

County Champ D2
Essex vs Kent Match Drawn
Worcs vs Gloucs Worcestershire win by 10 wickets

County Champ D2
Hants 258 AO Lancashire295 AO 63-3

England v New Zealand
England 337-7 New Zealand

Super League
Catalans46 London18
Telstra Premiership
St George0 Penrith19
National Conference Premier Division
St Pats38 Bridge10
National Conference Division One
Waterhead24 Dudley Hill70
National Conference Division Two
Askam30 Leigh East31

ATP Open de Nice Cote d' Azur
Montanes (1) bt Monfils (6-0,7-6)
ATP Power Horse Cup
Monaco (3) bt Nieminen (6) (6-4,6-3)
WTA Internationaux de Strasbourg
Cornet (3) bt Hradecka (7-6,6-0)
WTA Brussels Open presented by BNP Paribas Fortis
Peng (8) bt Oprandi (6-4,2-6,6-4)
Kanepi bt Hampton (7-6,6-4)
Kanepi bt Peng (8) (6-2,7-5)