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Swiss rider leads Vollering by 14 seconds overall Ferrand-Prévot toils up climbs and loses more ground The world time-trial champion, Marlen Reusser, took the overall lead in the Tour de France Femmes after winning the fourth stage from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon. It was the 34-year-old Swiss rider’s third career win in the Tour and lifted her into a commanding lead over the defending champion, P…

Gianni Infantino is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the president The pressure is growing on the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, with many countries withdrawing their support following the bungled World Cup sell-off. However, how key is Infantino’s relationship with each confederation and is it likely that an ele…

Our resident cartoon imagines some of the crisis talks at Fifa as its president scrambles for support after a botched World Cup plan Continue reading...

First ODI of series will take place in Bready on Wednesday England refuse to face Afghanistan due to Taliban regime Ireland’s decision to stage a full one-day international series for their men’s team against Afghanistan this summer could cost them lucrative future fixtures against England. The England and Wales Cricket Board is understood to be unhappy about the series, which starts on Wednesday…

Two-time Pro Bowler expected to get $51m guaranteed Average value surpasses that of Eagles’ Saquon Barkley The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year contract extension with Bijan Robinson through the 2030 season that makes the fourth-year player the highest-paid running back in NFL history. Robinson reposted the NFL’s Instagram post detailing the extension on Tuesday morning, writing “God t…

Larry Berg officially introduced to media and MLS staff Berg to take over for Don Garber on 1 January 2027 MLS will have a new commissioner starting in 2027, but don’t expect the league to adopt the promotion and relegation system seen in league systems throughout the world anytime soon. Larry Berg, a co-owner of MLS club Los Angeles FC and the league’s incoming boss, said in his introductory pre…

Chest fairings could smooth airflow around the body Warning came before time-trial stage to Dijon Riders in the Tour de France Femmes were examined for hidden aerodynamic enhancements, or chest fairings, before the race’s time trial stage to Dijon on Tuesday, in a clampdown on the latest attempts to circumnavigate cycling’s rules. Changes to body morphology to improve aerodynamics are banned unde…

What England’s former captain did – and didn’t – say in two-hour podcast interview with his old teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler Over the course of two hours chatting to his old friends Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler on their podcast, Ben Stokes sounded at peace with his decision to retire from England duty five weeks ago. Dare we say it, refreshed and ready to go again. Beyond playing for Du…

Will Rhodes played the role of Durham superhero, Rishi Patel hit another century and Joe Denly said farewell By the 99.94 Cricket Blog This article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...

Widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history, the former Italy and Milan player died last week aged 66. Baresi’s funeral took place at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio where former teammates and huge crowds lined up to pay their respects Continue reading...

‘It has gone very well, getting to know the new coach’ Brazil winger has one year left on contract at Bernabéu Vinícius Júnior is settling into life under the new Real Madrid manager, José ⁠Mourinho, with a smile on his face even as uncertainty swirls around the Brazil forward’s future at the Bernabéu. The 26-year-old, who has ⁠been ​one of the linchpins of Real Madrid’s attack in recent years, g…

Organisation has lost second chair in three years UK Sport commits record £33m funding for winter sports UK Sport has withdrawn all funding from GB Snowsport for the next Olympic cycle, after commissioning an independent review into the organisation’s governance. The news comes just six months after Team GB recorded their most successful Winter Olympics at Milano-Cortina and at the same time as r…

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Who’s next? Can they convince Craig Gordon to reverse his recent retirement? Invite Bolo Zenden back for a second spell at Stamford Bridge? Get Kieran Richardson to replace Marc Cucurella? Chelsea really have cooked up a fascinating transfer policy: to recreate the Sunderland XI that triumphed 3-0 at the Bridge in November 2010. Danny Welbeck, 1…

Le Tissier and Toone praise energy and passion of coach ‘We’ve always had that togetherness and that fight’ The Manchester United captain, Maya Le Tissier, said her team will “stick together” and be ready for the new Women’s Super League season, despite their head coach Marc Skinner departing. Le Tissier and the rest of the playing squad were informed by Skinner that he would be leaving, in a mee…

The 25-year-old excelled during promotion campaign Brighton goalkeeper completes permanent switch Coventry have completed the club-record £22.5m signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton as Frank Lampard’s side continue to prepare for their return to the Premier League after 25 years away. The 25-year-old excelled on loan at Coventry in the Championship last season, playing an instrument…