Philipsen claims Tour double in crash-marred finale
NOGARO, France: Belgian Jasper Philipsen won his second successive Tour de France stage amid scenes of chaos as several riders hit the ground on the final circuit on Tuesday (Jul 4).
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Alcaraz, Rybakina advance as rain wrecks Wimbledon schedule
LONDON: Wimbledon top seed Carlos Alcaraz overpowered Frenchman Jeremy Chardy's and holder Elena Rybakina shook off a slow start to progress as persistent showers severely disrupted Tuesday's schedule.
Jasper Philipsen wins again at Tour de France while UAE Team Emirates maintain lead
Jasper Philipsen won a second consecutive stage of the Tour de France in a sprint on Tuesday, which was marred by high-speed falls.
IOC says is confident of Paris 2024 Games success despite riots
BERLIN: International Olympic officials expressed regret on Tuesday (Jul 4) at recent turmoil in France but said they were confident the country would hold a successful and welcoming Games next year.
Jasper Philipsen scores second successive Tour de France stage win in chaotic sprint finish
Jasper Philipsen doubled up with victory on stage four of the Tour de France as Mark Cavendish came home in fifth place.
Elena Rybakina starts Wimbledon title defence with comeback win over Shelby Rogers in front of Roger Federer
Defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina survived a scare as she came from a set down to beat Shelby Rogers in the first round of Wimbledon. Watched by eight-time champion Roger Federer and the Princess of Wales and with the roof closed on Centre Court, Rybakina looked out of sorts in the first set. Ad But she found a better level in time to avoid an upset and win 4-6 6-1 6-2 to reach the second round, where she faces Alize Cornet or Nao Hibino.
Rugby star Murley takes inspiration from Haaland as he targets World Cup spot
Cadan Murley knows exactly what he has to do to make Steve Borthwick's England squad for this autumn's Rugby World Cup – and has turned to watching Manchester City striker Erling Haaland to make sure he is on the plane to France. Murley is one of five uncapped players called up to Borthwick's 41-player training camp and has just over a month to prove his capability before the final 33-man squad is announced on 7 August.
Rogue swimmers reject Seine pollution fears as Olympic swimmers prepare to take the plunge
Fears over pollution and safety led to a ban on swimming in the Seine and the Paris canals in 1923, though application of the rules has been relaxed in recent years.