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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...

Slovene great last rode in Vuelta in 2019 ‘Time is right to go back,’ says five-time Tour winner The Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogacar , has confirmed that he will race in the Vuelta a España, which starts in Monaco on 22 August. The five-time Tour winner will be ­seeking to match the rare achievement of long-term rival, Jonas Vingegaard, who completed a grand slam of all three Grand Tours, …

‘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Organisation has lost second chair in three years UK Sport commits record £33m funding for winter sports UK Sport has withdrawn all funding from GB Snowsport for the next Olympic cycle, after commissioning an independent review into the organisation’s governance.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…

Senior Fifa duo pile pressure on under-fire president Wenger reveals he knew nothing about investment plan Gianni Infantino’s authority was dealt a further blow after his No 2, the Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafström, called the failed World Cup private investment plan a “sad and reproachable series of events”. In further evidence that senior Fifa personnel continue to distance themselves fr…

Midfielder adapting to life under new manager Reds need ‘something special’ without further additions Dominik Szoboszlai believes last season’s frustration can push Liverpool to challenge for the title again but admits the squad must produce “something special” if no reinforcements arrive before the transfer deadline. The Liverpool midfielder upped his already impressive level last season, being …

Today’s rumours broke you once, made you strong Cody Gakpo ’s performances went south last season and now his entire personage might follow, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly preparing an offer in the region of £70m to bring him to north London. There appears to be some mixed messages floating around about this potential deal. The Mail say Liverpool “have no plans to sell Gakpo” and that “it woul…

Confederation which represents Americas unhappy Pressure growing on the beleaguered Fifa president A number of Concacaf countries are considering following Europe’s lead by formally removing their support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino. All 41 members of Concacaf, the confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, are understood to have submitted letters…

Their rise is down to smart scouting and clever links with celebrities such as Eduardo Camavinga and Travis Scott By Get French Football News Alverca have been busy in the last few years. They have shot up the Portuguese pyramid while changing owners, buying a whole new squad and bringing in one of the world’s most famous footballers as a co-owner. The club’s sporting director, Fernando Malta, sa…