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It was gracious of Tadej Pogačar to allow other riders a chance yesterday, though he still managed to deepen Jonas Vingegaard’s fading Tour de France ambitions. Even the Danish rider’s most devoted supporters would find it hard to argue he remains a serious yellow jersey contender now. Pogačar

Julien Stéphan had been enjoying his time away from football for nearly two months when his wife finally urged him back into action. “She told me: ‘I hope you return to managing soon—very soon—because I want to see you on the sidelines again, back where you belong,’” said

A Dilemma for a Rising Star After Unexpected Success Over 800m What does a 1500m specialist do when they keep winning over 800m? Seek advice, naturally. Georgia Hunter Bell, who capped her breakthrough season with an Olympic 1500m bronze in Paris last summer, seemed destined to stay in her established

London Poised to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships After Securing Key Funding London is now strongly positioned to stage the 2029 World Athletics Championships following confirmation of significant government backing for the bid. Reports indicate that the UK government has pledged £35 million to support the bid, marking the first

Shane Lowry acknowledged the importance of his reputation after accepting a two-stroke penalty for a violation during the second round of the Open. Lowry maintained he did not notice his ball shift in the rough at the 12th hole during a practice swing, but officials ruled he had breached golf

Australia Faces British & Irish Lions in Crucial Brisbane Clash The long-awaited match between Australia and the British & Irish Lions is finally here, with the two sides set to meet in Brisbane. Much of the discussion leading up to the game has centered on the expected dominance of the