Marquez extends with Ducati until 2028
June 23 : Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has extended his contract with Ducati until 2028, the Italian manufacturer said on Tuesday.
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Vondrousova ban puts anti-doping under scrutiny as player association seeks more say
June 23 : Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova's four-year ban for missing a doping test last year has sparked a call from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) for anti-doping authorities to give players a greater say on testing rules.
Mexico's comfort zone could open door for urgent Czech Republic
MEXICO CITY, June 22 : Mexico have already booked their place in the knockout stage and guaranteed top spot in Group A, but Wednesday's match against the Czech Republic may still carry more risk than the standings suggest.
South Africa and South Korea seek win in decisive Group A clash
June 22 : South Africa and South Korea both have victory on their agenda for their decisive World Cup Group A clash in Monterrey on Wednesday where similar playing styles could produce an eye-catching spectacle.
Marketa Vondrousova suspended 4 years for refusing doping test - ESPN
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years Monday for refusing an anti-doping test — even though the Czech player cited «mental stress» and fear when the testing agent «rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves.»
Marketa Vondrousova, 2023 Wimbledon champion, barred 4 years for refusing doping test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test, even though the Czech player cited "mental stress" and fear when the testing agent "rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves."
Vondrousova given four-year ban for refusing anti-doping test
June 22 : Former Wimbledon women's champion Marketa Vondrousova has been handed a four-year suspension for refusing an anti-doping test in December, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Monday.
Tadej Pogacar wins the Tour de Suisse in style by taking the final stage
VILLARS-SUR-OLLON, Switzerland: Tadej Pogacar warmed up for next month’s Tour de France with a dominant victory in the Tour de Suisse on Sunday, and the cycling star did so in flamboyant style by winning the fifth and final stage. The 27-year-old Slovenian is in ominous form heading into the July 4-26 Tour, where he’ll try to win the showcase race for the fifth time. Pogacar won the opening stage of the Tour de Suisse, secured a 1-second victory over rival Mathieu van der Poel in the time trial on Saturday and won stage 5 on Sunday. Pogacar caught Frenchman Lenny Martinez about 800 meters near the end of the final climb of the 151.1-kilometer (94-mile) trek to Villars-sur-Ollon. “It was a super hard day,” Pogacar said. “The parcours (route) was really tough, and with the team we did a super good job.” In the overall standings, Pogacar finished 6 minutes, 32 seconds ahead of Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz and 6:53 clear of Czech rider Mathias Vacek. Stellar season Pogacar secured a dominant win at the six-day Tour de Romandie last month, after strong performances in the one-day classics.