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The 20‑year‑old British sprinter Matthew Brennan surged ahead of a group to claim victory in the Flemish classic Kuurne‑Brussels‑Kuurne riding for Visma on Sunday. Brennan, a native of Darlington, becomes the first Briton to top the podium since Mark Cavendish did so in 2012 and again

As many as a thousand people linked to the Formula One world have had to scramble with last‑minute travel changes to reach Melbourne for the season‑opening race amid the worsening Middle‑East crisis, and a few may miss the first weekend altogether. A bigger logistical problem was averted,

Iran’s football federation chief says he is uncertain whether the national side will be able to compete in World Cup games in the United States following the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. “What is clear is that after this assault we cannot be expected to approach the

Sarina Wiegman says England’s women’s side has received assurances that they are safe in Turkey, while they stay in regular contact with officials about the unfolding conflict in the Middle East as they prepare to meet Ukraine in a Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Tuesday fixture is

The Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel attacked 16km from the finish and rode alone to win the season‑opening cobbled spectacular classic Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday race. The ex‑road‑race world champion approached the classic after securing a record eighth cyclo‑cross world title, remaining unbeaten throughout

In a week’s time a new chapter will open in Formula One as a substantial revision of the rules introduces an element of uncertainty when the Australian Grand Prix commences in Melbourne. The machines have been reduced in size and mass to make them more agile, easier to handle