Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering wins maiden women's Tour de France title
After securing the yellow jersey on Saturday, nothing was going to stop Demi Vollering from securing her first women's Tour de France title.
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Max Verstappen ‘having smoke and a pancake’ on cruise to title – Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton described Max Verstappen’s dominance of Formula One as being like “he is having a smoke and a pancake” following the Dutch driver’s eighth straight win at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Red Bull boss hails ‘mind blowing’ season as Max Verstappen cruises again in Belgium
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: Red Bull boss Christian Horner described his team’s form this season as “mind blowing” after Max Verstappen’s latest display of dominance at Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. Verstappen romped to his eighth consecutive victory and 10th of the season to maintain Red Bull’s total grip on Formula One after 12 of 22 races. Asked about the prospects of completing an unbeaten season, Horner said: “I’m not going to project that far ahead.
Iga Swiatek Wins Home WTA Title In Warsaw
Iga Swiatek cruised to the title in her home tournament, the Warsaw Open with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over exhausted Laura Siegemund on Sunday. The world No. 1 completed two busy days by sweeping aside her German opponent in 68 minutes for a second victory of the day. "I wanted to put it all in and go for it. I'm pretty happy that I did," Swiatek said in her winner's speech. The rain delays in the tournament meant Swiatek started Friday by playing her quarter-final and ended it by starting her semi-final against Yanina Wickmayer. She led 5-1 in the second set and had three match points before the Belgian fought back. Play was halted with the match finely balanced.
'It's broken again': Another Red Bull trophy hits the floor
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : Red Bull suffered a second trophy malfunction in a week on Sunday after the one handed to the winning constructor at the Belgian Grand Prix was broken after a celebratory team photograph.
Moolman-Pasio finishes women's Tour de France in creditable sixth place
South Africa's Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio finished in a credible sixth place in the Women's Tour de France that finished on Sunday.
'Sparky' radio exchanges were only half serious, says Verstappen
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : "Sparky" radio exchanges between Max Verstappen and his long-time race engineer Gianpiero "GP" Lambiase entertained a global audience during Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix but also raised questions about the rapport between the two.
Max Verstappen beats Sergio Perez, extends win streak to eight - ESPN
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Max Verstappen's march towards a third world championship continued at the Belgian Grand Prix with his 10th win of the season, his eighth in a row and a 22.3-second victory margin over teammate Sergio Perez.