Tour de France Femmes: Spectacular Stage 5 crash leaves rider needing hospital treatment
By Ben Morse, CNN
Denmark Sport News
France defender Kounde agrees Barca move
"FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts," the Catalan club said in a statement.
Speedway of Nations 2022: 'Disaster once again' - Italian Daniele Tessari suffers several mishaps in semi-final
Italy’s Daniele Tessari could not have experienced a worse night at the second semi-final of the Speedway of Nations 2022. With his side already coming into the event as outsiders as well as having suffered the disappointment of losing team member Nicolas Covatti through injury, all eyes were on Tessari and team-mate Paco Castagna to put in a respectable display, even if they weren't expected to reach the final. Ad/> However, things got off the worst possible start as the 37-year-old Tessari was excluded from the Italians’ first heat following a move that caused Norway’s Lasse Fredriksen to come off his bike on the final corner of the first lap.
France Defender Jules Kounde Agrees Barcelona Move
France centre-back Jules Kounde has agreed a move to Barcelona from Sevilla, both clubs announced on Thursday, without giving details on the length or cost of the deal. "FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Kounde, awaiting the player passing a medical and the signing of contracts," the Catalan club said in a statement. According to the Spanish press reports, the two clubs have hammered out a deal worth 50 million euros ($50.7 million) that includes an extra 10 million euros in bonuses.
Speedway of Nations 2022: Hans Nielsen aiming to 'get that gold' in final act as Denmark team manager
Outgoing team manager Hans Nielsen believes his Denmark team «can do the job» and claim the Speedway of Nations title. Nielsen, who has confirmed this will be his last meeting with the team, has selected Leon Madsen, Mikkel Michelsen and Anders Thomsen for the final at the Vojens Speedway Centre for a chance at a first ever gold at the event and a first team world title since the old Speedway World Cup in 2015. Ad/> As hosts, Denmark automatically advance to the final where they will take on Australia, Finland and Poland who advanced from the first semi-final, and Sweden, Czech Republic and Great Britain who made it through semi number two.
Tour de France champion Vingegaard returns to hero’s welcome in village home
COPENHAGEN: Jonas Vingegaard received a hero’s welcome from thousands of fans as he returned to his village home on Thursday following his Tour de France triumph.
Tour de France Femmes: Emma Norsgaard quits race after shocking 30-woman crash
Danish rider Emma Norsgaard was forced to abandon the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after a major crash during the fifth stage.
ATP roundup: Trio of seeded Americans roll in Atlanta
Three seeded Americans recorded straight-set victories to easily advance at the Atlanta Open on Wednesday in Georgia.