Annemiek Van Vleuten seizes yellow jersey ahead of Tour de France Femmes finale
Dutch rider Annemiek Van Vleuten blew the Tour de France Femmes field apart with a climbing masterclass to seize the yellow jersey on the penultimate stage on Saturday.
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Hungarian Grand Prix: George Russell grabs first career pole for Mercedes, Max Verstappen claims 10th
George Russell secured pole position in qualifying for the first time in his career at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon. The lap came out of nowhere after it had appeared that Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc would lock out the front row. Ad/> “I’m over the moon," Russell said afterwards.
Novak Djokovic remains hopeful on US Open admission
Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hard-court major despite his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tour de France Femmes: Marlen Reusser and Lorena Wiebes drop out following crash on Stage 6
The fallout from Friday's huge crash at the Tour de France Femmes continues with Marlen Reusser joining Emma Norsgaard in abandoning the race. Over 50 riders were grounded in the collision which occurred with 42 kilometers remaining in Friday's sixth stage — the longest of this year's race — and 15 were treated for various injuries. Ad/> Chantal van den Broek-Blaak was bleeding profusely from a deep wound on her arm, but managed to continue after undergoing treatment.
‘Alien’ – Annemiek van Vleuten from ‘another planet’ as she decimates field on Stage 7 of Tour de France Femmes
Iris Slappendel was full of praise for Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) on Stage 7 of the Tour de France Femmes. Van Vleuten was the outright favourite for the inaugural race. However, having leaked time in the first two stages, Van Vleuten revealed that she had been suffering from a stomach bug as she fought to stay in contention for the yellow jersey.
Djokovic still hopeful he'll be allowed to play US Open
Novak Djokovic said he is preparing for the US Open as if he will be allowed to compete at the hardcourt major, despite his refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
Williams driver Nicholas Latifi tops FP3 session at Hungary Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc second
Nicholas Latifi has posted the fastest lap in the final practice session at the Hungary Grand Prix. Williams driver Latifi managed the wet and difficult conditions better than most, finishing 0.661s ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and 0.901s ahead of team mate Alex Albon.
Commonwealth Games: 14-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh stuns fans
Teenage squash star Anahat Singh has announced herself on the global stage with a sensational performance in her opening match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.