3 d. ago Vuelta a España: Philipsen sprints to stage win again as Træen stays in red

Jasper Philipsen pips Viviani and Vernon in photo-finishTorstein Træen retains overall lead from VingegaardBelgium’s Jasper Philipsen sprinted to victory in stage eight of the Vuelta a España, edging Elia Viviani and Ethan Vernon in a photo-finish as Torstein Træen retained the red jersey.Viviani’s Lotto teammates tried to lead him out in the last 1,000m of the 163km flat ride from Monzón to Zaragoza, but Alpecin-Deceuninck’s Philipsen, who had also won the first stage, pushed in the final moments to steal the victory. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Juan Ayuso bounces back to claim first Vuelta stage win as Træen stays in red

Spaniard triumphs after Thursday collapse in PyreneesTorstein Træen retains overall lead from VingegaardThe Spaniard Juan Ayuso showed a remarkable recovery after his collapse in the Pyrenees only 24 hours previously to go it alone on the climb to the finish and triumph in stage seven of the Vuelta a España.Torstein Træen retains the red jersey, holding a 2min 33sec lead over Jonas Vingegaard, who moved from fifth to second in the standings but without closing the gap to the Norwegian. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rio Ferdinand sends emotional plea to Kobbie Mainoo after his Man Utd transfer demand

Kobbie Mainoo wants to leave Manchester United before the transfer window slams shut, but Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand hopes the midfielder will stay at Old Trafford

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4 d. ago Gaza zealots force Gal Gadot off red carpet: Israeli actress will stay away from Venice Film Festival amid political row

Gadot and her co-star in the film, Gerard Butler , are coming under pressure over their perceived support of the state of Israel during its military campaign in Gaza.

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7 d. ago Turner sprints to Vuelta stage four victory while Gaudu takes lead from Vingegaard

British Ineos rider times move to perfection in sprintFrenchman Gaudu takes red jersey for first timeBritain’s Ben Turner , of Ineos Grenadiers, outfoxed the Belgian Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) in a sprint finish to win stage four of the Vuelta a España on Tuesday, with France’s David Gaudu taking the leader’s red jersey from Jonas Vingegaard.Philipsen looked well placed coming to the line at the end of the 206.7km ride from Susa in Italy to the French town of Voiron, tucked in behind his compatriot and teammate Edward Planckaert, but Turner timed his move to perfection to win his first Grand Tour stage. Continue reading...

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1 week ago BBC Breakfast star admits 'you've set me off' following 'groundbreaking' update

BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty were on the iconic red sofa this morning as they made a major announcement

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3 w. ago Toto Wolff shares ‘very clear’ message on George Russell’s Mercedes future

Verstappen confirmed for the first time that he would stay with Red Bull ahead of last weekend’s Hungarian GP

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3 w. ago Mercedes happy to secure Russell’s future after Verstappen talks – Toto Wolff

Verstappen confirmed for the first time that he would stay with Red Bull ahead of last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

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3 w. ago Benjamin Sesko's reluctant Man Utd transfer decision prompted agreement from Gary Neville

Benjamin Sesko is nearing a move to Manchester United this summer, but it was only last year that the RB Leipzig striker opted to stay in Germany amid interest from the Red Devils

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