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Dutch cycling great Ellen van Dijk retains women's time trial world title

The 35-year-old clocked 44 minutes 28.60 seconds over the 34.2-kilometre course through the suburban streets of the coastal city south of Sydney to claim her third world title. The gold medal made Van Dijk the second most successful rider in the history of the women's world championships behind France's Jeannie Longo, who won four titles between 1995 and 2001. "It was a really difficult course and I really didn't expect to win it, I didn't think it was the perfect course for me," said van Dyke, who claimed her first title in 2013. "But I just thought I've had a great year in the rainbow jersey and I'll just give it all today. I had no idea how I was riding. Honestly, I was so surprised when I crossed the finish line."

Real train for Madrid derby as Benzema remains unavailable - in pictures

Real Madrid will have to manage without the services of star striker Karim Benzema for the derby clash with rivals Atletico Madrid.

Van Dijk retains women's time trial world title

SYDNEY :Dutchwoman Ellen van Dijk retained her time trial title and the rainbow jersey for another year with a blistering ride to see off Australian Grace Brown at the road cycling world championships in Wollongong on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Casper Ruud-Inspired Norway Beat India 3-0

India were thrashed 0-3 by a far-superior Norway team as world No.2 Casper Ruud combined with Viktor Durasovic to win the doubles match and complete the rout in the World Group-I tie of the Davis Cup on Saturday. The Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni went down 3-6 6-3 3-6. Having lost both the singles on the opening day, the Yuki-Saketh pair did put up a fight before losing to the fancied Norwegian duo in an hour and 50 minutes.

French Footballer Paul Pogba's Brother Charged In Extortion Case

The elder brother of Paul Pogba has been charged and detained over the alleged extortion of the French football star, a source close to the case said Saturday. "We are going to challenge this decision," Mathias Pogba's lawyer, Yassine Bouzrou, told French broadcaster BFMTV, insisting that his client had committed no criminal offence. A judicial source said that four other people being held and questioned over the case, aged between 27 and 36, had also been charged and detained.

Week 3's college football slate brought out stars like Miguel Cabrera and Frances Tiafoe

There's much more to college football than what happens on the gridiron.

Wimbledon: Li and Stosur through, Venus crashes out

The grand slam winners Li Na and Samantha Stosur made bright starts, and Venus Williams gave a defiant performance on the opening day of Wimbledon. But, unfortunately for the veteran American, it came in the news conference room rather than on court.

After 4 hours: Bol taking its toll for EWC aces

There was early drama in the battle to win the FIM Endurance World Championship when Yoshimura SERT Motul, the defending champion team, stopped with a mechanical issue. Kazuki Watanabe had just started his stint on the #1 Suzuki when he pulled off-line at the end of the Mistral Straight after 34 laps before riding to the pits for repairs.

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Dutch cycling great Ellen van Dijk retains women's time trial world title

Real train for Madrid derby as Benzema remains unavailable - in pictures

Van Dijk retains women's time trial world title

Davis Cup: Casper Ruud-Inspired Norway Beat India 3-0

French Footballer Paul Pogba's Brother Charged In Extortion Case

Week 3's college football slate brought out stars like Miguel Cabrera and Frances Tiafoe

Wimbledon: Li and Stosur through, Venus crashes out

After 4 hours: Bol taking its toll for EWC aces