A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
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The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
May 9, 18:43
 Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring their first goal on May 9, 2021
West Ham United 0-1 Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin secures vital win for Toffees
The England striker's 21st goal of the season secured a 1-0 win for the Toffees.
May 9, 17:46
 St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson celebrates winning the Scottish League Cup in February 2021
St Johnstone to reassess coronavirus safeguards ahead of final
Saints were without a number of players for their semi-final with St Mirren after an outbreak of the virus.
May 9, 17:40
 Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on April 29, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails Manchester United's character
The Red Devils, 3-1 winners at Aston Villa, face three Premier League games in five days.
May 9, 17:39
 Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes pictured on April 25, 2021
Women's Super League roundup: Chelsea Women secure title
The Blues remain on course for an unprecedented quadruple.
May 9, 16:35
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Garrick Higgo aiming to maintain impressive form
The 21-year-old left-hander's winning total of 27 under par was just two shots outside the European Tour record.
May 9, 16:31
 St Johnstone's Glenn Middleton celebrates scoring against St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-finals on May 9, 2021
St Mirren 1-2 St Johnstone: Glenn Middleton inspires Saints to semi-final win
Middleton set up the opener and scored his side's second.
May 9, 15:57
 Chelsea's Fran Kirby pictured in August 2020
Chelsea Women 5-0 Reading Women: Blues retain Super League title
It was the quadruple-chasing Blues' second piece of silverware this season.
May 9, 15:53
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Garrick Higgo completes impressive Canary Islands double
Garrick Higgo took a two-shot lead into the final round.
May 9, 15:15
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter pictured on February 27, 2021
Graham Potter frustrated with defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Morgan Gibbs-White scored in the last minute to deny Brighton the chance to secure survival.
May 9, 15:06
 Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton secures victory at Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton passes Max Verstappen close to the end.
May 9, 15:05
 Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 9, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: Nuno Espirito Santo's side hit back to overcome Seagulls
Dunk's second-half red card allowed Wolves to recover and claim a late win.
May 9, 13:52
 Stuart Dallas pictured for Leeds United in October 2020
Marcelo Bielsa lavishes praise on in-form Stuart Dallas
Stuart Dallas was a stand-out performer on the wing in the 3-1 win against Tottenham.
May 9, 12:58
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul McGinn wants Hibernian to use cup momentum
Hibs beat Dundee United 2-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final.
May 9, 12:57
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John McGlynn praises spirit of Lewis Vaughan
The playmaker starred as Raith defeated Dunfermline in the Championship play-off quarter-finals.
May 9, 12:57
 Canelo Alvarez celebrates defeating Billy Joe Saunders on May 8, 2021
Canelo Alvarez: 'I thought I broke Billy Joe Saunders's cheekbone'
Billy Joe Saunders suffered the first defeat of his career after trainer Mark Tibbs halted the fight.
May 9, 12:56
 Canelo Alvarez celebrates defeating Billy Joe Saunders on May 8, 2021
Canelo Alvarez stops Billy Joe Saunders in highly-anticipated fight
More than 73,000 people were in attendance for the highly-anticipated fight.
May 9, 10:01
 Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring against Sheffield United on January 2, 2021
Roy Hodgson: 'We can keep Eberechi Eze this summer'
The 22-year-old scored his fourth goal of the season in Saturday's win at Sheffield United.
May 9, 10:00
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Hibernian's Josh Doig claims SFWA award
The left-back admitted he was in shock after being handed the honour.
May 9, 09:58
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on April 24, 2021
Jurgen Klopp: 'Manchester United can do Liverpool a favour'
Starting on Sunday United face three matches in five days.
May 9, 09:57
 Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling pictured on January 17, 2021
Raheem Sterling frustrated not to secure Premier League title
City missed their first opportunity to seal the crown as Chelsea came from behind to win 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
May 9, 08:19
 Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant pictured in February 2021
NBA roundup: Brooklyn Nets edge out win over Denver Nuggets
A 16-point scoring spree from Blake Griffin sparked Brooklyn's resurgence.
May 9, 08:19
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On This Day: West Ham United accept fine over Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano deal
The fine was the biggest in English football, dwarfing the £1.5m imposed on Tottenham in 1994.
May 9, 08:17
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on April 24, 2021
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool "needed" Southampton victory
Liverpool stumbled over the line against Saints for only a second league win at Anfield in 2021.
May 8, 22:59
 Reece Oxford in action during West Ham United's pre-season friendly against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park on July 14
Reece Oxford insists he has no regrets over leaving West Ham
Young defender Reece Oxford left the Hammers for Augsburg in 2019.
May 8, 21:38
 West Ham United manager David Moyes pictured on April 24, 2021
West Ham boss David Moyes trying to act calmer on the touchline
The 58-year-old's new-found calm is likely to be tested over the final four matches as West Ham chase a Champions League place.
May 8, 21:38
 James Tarkowski in action for Burnley on July 26, 2020
Sean Dyche reveals failed first attempt at James Tarkowski signing
Sean Dyche attempts to convince the Clarets board to sign the defender for £300,000 in 2014 were rejected due to cost-cutting at Turf Moor.
May 8, 21:37
 Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on May 8, 2021
Liverpool 2-0 Southampton: Thiago scores first Reds goal
Sadio Mane's header and Thiago Alcantara's first goal for the club was enough for Jurgen Klopp's side.
May 8, 21:36
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in February 2020
Alun Wyn Jones hails "a plethora of options" in Lions pool
Lions skipper knows competition for places will be intense in South Africa.
May 8, 21:19
 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero misses a penalty against Chelsea in the Premier League on May 8, 2021
Pep Guardiola refuses to blame Aguero panenka miss for Chelsea loss
City's record goalscorer embarrassingly chipped an attempted Panenka-style spot-kick straight at Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in a 2-1 defeat.
May 8, 21:18
 FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Atletico Madrid's Koke in La Liga on May 8, 2021
European roundup: Bayern seal Bundesliga title, Barca and Atletico draw
The Pole scored another hat-trick while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid drew 0-0.
May 8, 20:59
 FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Atletico Madrid's Koke in La Liga on May 8, 2021
Alfred Schreuder: 'Barcelona will not give up on the title'
The title hopefuls failed to find the target at the Nou Camp.
May 8, 19:28
 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her final match against Australia's Ashleigh Barty at the Madrid Open on May 8, 2021
Aryna Sabalenka beats Ashleigh Barty to win Madrid Open title
The Belarusian powered her way to a 10th WTA title.
May 8, 19:26
 Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross hails Hibs' "strength of character" in semi-final triumph
Goals from Kevin Nisbet and Christian Doidge set up a meeting in the May 22 final against either St Mirren or St Johnstone.
May 8, 19:24
 Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Premier League on May 8, 2021
PL roundup: Chelsea delay Man City title win, Leeds ease past Spurs
The home side needed a victory to wrap up the championship.
May 8, 19:23
 Norwich City's Kenny McLean pictured in September 2020
Scotland's Kenny McLean doubtful for Euros after knee injury
Kenny McLean was injured during Norwich's final Championship game against Barnsley.
May 8, 19:22
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Gloucestershire escape rain to seal win over Middlesex
The seamer claimed six for 56 and 10 wickets in the match as the visitors secured a comfortable win.
May 8, 19:21
 Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane pictured on February 14, 2021
Zinedine Zidane warns Real Madrid to prepare for "four cup finals"
Real Madrid can move level on points with leaders Atletico Madrid if they beat Sevilla on Sunday.
May 8, 19:21
 Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates winning his semi final match against Austria's Dominic Thiem at the Madrid Open on May 8, 2021
Alexander Zverev reaches Madrid Open final after beating Dominic Thiem
Alexander Zverev won 6-3 6-4 in a repeat of the final three years ago.
May 8, 17:57
 Mitchelton-Scott rider Simon Yates of Britain wins the stage on July 18, 2019
Simon Yates kicks off Giro d'Italia challenge with steady time trial
The opening stage was won by home favourite Filippo Ganna.
May 8, 17:55
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