gaps in their positions on a post—brexit relationship. at least eight people are missing in south—east france after a powerful storm caused what is being called the worst flooding in living memory. now on bbc news it's time for sportsday. welcome to sports day. here is what is coming up in a very busy programme. they have got the moves and the goals. everton put four past brighton to choreograph their way to the top spot. leeds rhinos beat

wigan in the cup final for the first time in five years. they will face salford or warrington at wembley. and the tournament has already seen some major upsets. will novak djokovic survive round three of the french open? a very warm welcome to the programme. all that and more coming up programme. all that and more coming up including huge news from rugby's premiership. but we start from the latest from the premier league and the second half is just about to get under way as leeds take on manchester city. the manager said there one nil up thanks to a goal in there one nil up thanks to a goal in the 17th minute. all of the teams

are chasing everton. his side are top of the table. they were inspired top of the table. they were inspired to 4-2 top of the table. they were inspired to 11—2 win at home to brighton. everton have four wins from four in what has been a remarkable start to the season. in the premier league the season. in the premier league the crowds still are not here. top flight the crowds still are not here. top flight football carries on in silence. and on merseyside, they may feel it hardest. everton fans are missing their best start since the 30s. missing their best start since the 305. it missing their best start since the 30s. it is being led from front by a young striker. goals like this are why he made to the england squad this week. he said his mum cried when she heard the news. but his opener was cancelled out by an england team—mate's mistake. brighton do level with a tap in afterjordan pickfords spilled the ball. but they have resilience. they went back and front due to a header. in midfield this club now has a

superstar. rodriguez was signed from real madrid. his goals give hope they could be at the top to stay. there are no songs on the stand but the blues are coming together. two victory for another team in blue as chelsea thrashed crystal palace 4— nil. chelsea's big—money line—up is still a work in progress. paris, who beat manchester united in their last away game would be a test. butjust for the first half, it seems, which was devoid of both drama and goals. the breakthrough finally came for chelsea in the second half. then chill well on his premier league debut for the club. an opportunity came and the player made sure he did not miss the second time. delivered, the big signing was proving his worth. abraham got close to a third

but it was another player who effortlessly sent at home. so effortlessly sent at home. so effortless that he insisted on taking the fourth after a foul. and he made it hard to argue his point. roy hodgson‘s side were starved of chances. a sixth consecutive win against palace. meanwhile in the championship when rooney showed he has not lost his touch, scoring the only goal of the game. they left it late as the player coach curled home this free kick with just three minutes to go. that was after a penalty was missed by the home side. it is derby's first point of the season as they moved out of the relegation zone. let's take a look at some of the other results in the championship. lytton beat wycombe

wanderers 2—0 and queens park rangers scored in injury time to rescue a draw against bottom of the table sheffield wednesday. that finished one wall. let's take a look at some of the other football headlines today. after a £10 million grant from the government, the season got under way today. there is one match on bike now. currently no— nil. plenty of national league sides in action in the second round of qualifying for the fa cup to including york city who beat warrington who play three tiers below york, one nil was the score. and everton thrashed aston villa 6— nil to and everton thrashed aston villa 6— nilto maintain and everton thrashed aston villa 6— nil to maintain their 100% start to the super league season. the pick of the super league season. the pick of the goals. rugby league now and 13

time champions leeds rhinos have reached their first challenge cup final in five years thanks to a dominant win over wigan. four tries helped seal a 26—12 victory. this famous trophy has been 132 occasions between today's opponents and with treacherous conditions greeting the players, who would seize the moment? well, it was a leeds rhinos who were quickest to settle. martin going over to give his side the early initiative. and the 13 time winners we re initiative. and the 13 time winners were seen initiative. and the 13 time winners were seen further ahead. this was turning into one—way traffic and when there was a third try before the break diviners could smell victory. they are celebrating like a side who think they won the semifinal. leeds did not sit back on that lead in the second half they removed any further remaining

doubts. the warriors did salvage some pride late on with a couple of conservation tries including one from a former rhino. but it was too little too late with the side booking a wembley final appearance in two weeks‘ time. booking a wembley final appearance in two weeks' time. wettest game i have ever been involved in but i thought the boys were awesome. we knew it would be tough conditions against a tough wigan side and i think we ground it out and we played the conditions well. the first final in five years for leeds and on this form they may be the team to beat. wigan will face either the devils of the warrington wolves at wembley in a fortnight‘s time. they're currently playing in the in the other semifinal rate is 22 points to 18 to warrington, the holders. better thanks to some tries. there are 71 minutes gone. you can watch the closing stages live now and bbc switching codes to rugby union now and huge developments in the

premiership as sale sharks's final match of the season has been called up match of the season has been called up after 16 of their players tested positive for coronavirus. they were due to take on worcester at home tomorrow but it has now put back until wednesday. they said they would have played the game. a forfeit would have ended all their chances of reaching the semis. they are in the fourth and final spot to progress on goal difference. northampton saints who played on tuesday have had to forfeit their game against gloucester 20 points — zero. that is because several saints players are self isolating after coming into contact with sale players. no one at northampton is currently displaying symptoms. meanwhile the opening weekend of the pro 1a season continues. munster had a remarkable 30—27 point victory of the scarlet semi pro 1a. scholars look to have sealed a win with 27 points on the board well at munster the captain was sent off in the 69th

minute. well, despite that, munster scored 13 points in the final ten minutes and then slotted late penalty with the final kick. glasgow warriors are level on their game ten all. now to the beginning of another of cycling's ranch tours as it got under way today in sicily. simon yates is one to watch where a fellow bit is amongst they made the perfect start with their vital winning the opening time trial. after missing out on a place in that order forms, thomas was offered a great starting point for a spot at redemption. the welshman has unfinished business with this race. two years ago he

dropped out after getting injured. 0ne dropped out after getting injured. one of the favourites said he was pretty satisfied with finishing fourth on this opening stage and he has got a head start on his main rival and fellow briton who was 17th, losing 27 seconds. there was a stark reminder that unexpected things can happen. low pairs's race was over before it had properly began, heading for hospital instead of the finish line. the two—time champion had a disappointing ride, finishing more than one minute behind thomas. he will be desperate to make up forfailing to behind thomas. he will be desperate to make up for failing to defend the tour de france for the first time in six years but with another winning this stage they are already in the driving seat. to be venture but now with jamie murray and his partner through to the of the men's doubles. silsby also won his match. novak

djokovic is currently up against a colombian player. the world number one took the first set six love but rain caused a brief suspension of play as they closed the roof. the famous red clay. the second set is just resuming with djokovic leading three games to two. 0n the women's draw the former champion is yet to dropa draw the former champion is yet to drop a set. she beat the canadian teenager 7—5, 6—3 in round three. now it is time for a look at some of the other new stories making headlines. the day of the scottish open. they are both in the club is on seven under but it is an englishman who is impressed. you is the overnight leader by two shots going into the fourth and final day in north berwick. cricket‘s t 20

plus diviners have moved to a reserve date in the first time in its 18 year history. heavy rain meant the semis could not take place. they will try again tomorrow. and bad weather meant all racing at ascot was abandoned but meanwhile add redcar 92 favourite lullaby men powered to victory in the two—year—old trophy race. before we go the 40th london marathon takes place tomorrow but this year's event will be very different. instead of winding through the streets of the capital it has been limited to elite athletes only. however, are they keen runners from around the world ta ke keen runners from around the world take part virtually. some of them have even been helped out by a former cricket captain. andy swiss reports. pick up your artichokes and your

chickpeas or whatever it is you've got. stepping up to a gimmick challenge. this is leila and this is her seniors fitness class. she started during lockdown and it has become an online community. mainly in their 70s theyjoin her from around the world with canned vegeta bles around the world with canned vegetables of weights. and to mark the marathon this week, wherever they wherever they are they have been set a collective challenge. together, our community is going to walk marathons before sunday. that isa walk marathons before sunday. that is a lot of marathons. yes, 40th london marathon this year to a0 marathons for us and i think it will be about 3 million steps in total. we have at step counts on the beach, pictures of the angel of the north, dog walks. we are one big happy family. we sing happy birthday on each other‘s birthdays, they know all my children is named in another grand children's names. theyjoin us for quiz nights, we know so much about each other and it is amazing

how you can create an online community. normally, of course, the open to thousands of runners. not this year. the inventive ideas like this year. the inventive ideas like this are involving people in a whole new way. i try to do 10,000 steps a day. but now it's a real push. it has to be more. then i think we all wa nt to has to be more. then i think we all want to do it. and what have you been doing to help boost up the step count? we've got a garden which needs attention so we have done some gardening, cleaning and just doing bits of exercise while i'm getting the tea ready. we've got a very special guest here. michael has got us special guest here. michael has got us tin cans. what if you got there michael? hula hoops. they have the backing of a former england cricket captain and he knows all about the power of sport. the activity of the course of the last six months been so course of the last six months been so important for everybody. i know a lot of senior people out there are locked away, not really been able to

get outdoors and this is one way of kind of participating in an event that maybe they wouldn't have done in the past. their challenges also for charity. for the christie hospital in manchester. a fitness class raising funds as well as making friends. it is so nice to see you all. andy swiss, bbc news. best of luck to all taking part and you can get the latest on the rugby and the football on the bbc sport website but now on bbc news, it is david attenborough. iam i am david attenborough. i've had the most extraordinary life. it is only now that i appreciate how extraordinary. the living world is a unique and spectacular marvel. yet the way we humans live on earth is sending it into a decline. human

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