8 h. ago How bold Vingegaard decision to race Pogacar gives cycling’s biggest rivalry new edge

The European Championships could see Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel open a new chapter in a rivalry for the ages, while the women’s race sets up an intriguing tactical battle between the peloton’s heavy-hitters

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4 d. ago Paul Hughes: ‘I’m carrying the torch for Irish MMA – and a Nurmagomedov is trying to take away my dreams’

Hughes, one of MMA’s hottest properties, speaks to Will Castle about what it means to fly the Irish flag ahead of the biggest rematch in the sport – and why his rivalry with Usman Nurmagomedov has nothing to do with Khabib vs McGregor

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6 d. ago Tadej Pogacar underlines status as world’s greatest with second Road World Championships title

The four-time Tour de France champion was once again a cut above the rest of the field as he defended his world title with ease

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7 d. ago Canada’s Magdeleine Vallieres hits heights to win world road race title

Vallieres breaks clear of leading group on final climbNiamh Fisher-Black and Mavi García fall short in RwandaCanada’s Magdeleine Vallieres took a surprise gold in the women’s road race at the Road World Championships after a decisive attack on the final climb on Saturday in Kigali.Vallieres was in a lead group with New Zealand’s Niamh Fisher-Black and Spain’s Mavi García near the end of the 164km slog on a hilly circuit in the Rwandan capital when she burst clear.More to follow Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Magdeleine Vallieres hits heights to win Canada’s first world road race title

Unfancied Vallieres breaks clear on final climbFisher-Black and García complete podiumCanada’s Magdeleine Vallieres took a surprise gold in the women’s road race at the Road World Championships after a decisive attack on the final climb on Saturday in Kigali. The 24-year-old was in a lead group with New Zealand’s Niamh Fisher-Black and Spain’s Mavi García near the end of the 164km slog on a hilly circuit in the Rwandan capital when she burst clear.Powering up the ascent towards the finish line, Vallieres stayed clear of Fisher-Black, who came home second with García third. Vallieres won by 23sec to become Canada’s first road champion. Fisher-Black was second with Garcia, trying to become the oldest road world champion at 41, third, 26sec back. Switzerland’s Elise Chabbey was fourth at 41sec. The favourites trailed home in the chasing group after being caught out and leaving their response too late. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘The more chaotic the race, the better it suits us’: Britain’s Pidcock and Onley look to disrupt Pogacar’s world title defence

The Slovenian is the favourite to make it back-to-back rainbow jerseys on the gruelling Rwandan course - but the British team intend to take the fight to him

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8 d. ago Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau: Biggest personal rivalry in golf explained

LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau and PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy want to play each other at the Ryder Cup after months of exchanging barbs and it promises to be electric

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2 w. ago Piastri and Norris ‘in control of own destiny’ in F1 world championship battle

Piastri says drivers not team will decide outcome of titleComments follow controversial swap imposed by teamOscar Piastri has insisted that he and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, are in control of their own destiny as they fight for the Formula One world championship after the pair were involved in a highly controversial swap imposed by the team at the Italian Grand Prix.Given the pair are in a two-horse race for the title, the question of team orders playing a potentially decisive role loomed large after Monza. Max Verstappen won the race but McLaren’s decision to have Piastri return second place to Norris, after the British driver lost the position due to a slow pit stop caused by a faulty wheel gun, was contentious. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jonas Vingegaard seals redemption at Vuelta but problems persist for UAE without Tadej Pogacar

The Dane secured his first grand tour title in two years and first outside France to reassert his place in cycling’s top tier

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3 w. ago Kamala Harris blames Democrats’ ‘recklessness’ for sticking with Biden

Former president’s ‘ego’ behind decision to stay in race against Trump in US election, ex-contender says in book extract

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4 w. ago The fatal flaw that could spell the end for Tadej Pogacar’s team

Pogacar’s dominance hides a squad seemingly seething with resentment and competing ambitions, with potentially disastrous consequences

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