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'A huge step forward' - Lizzie Deignan hails Tour de France Femmes opportunity for women's cycling

British cycling legend Lizzie Deignan has hailed the Tour de France Femmes as «a huge step forward» and also a massive opportunity for the sport. The 33-year-old, who currently rides for Trek–Segafredo, said she has not yet walked away from the sport because of the «many opportunities» on offer and the momentum that women's cycling now has. Ad/> Speaking on Eurosport's 'Power of Sport' show, Deignan cited the maternity clauses in contracts as making it financially possible for women to return to the sport and also gave her thoughts on the start of the Tour de France Femmes.

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.

Football rumours: Cristiano Ronaldo wants release from last year of Man Utd deal

Cristiano Ronaldo and his reported battle with Manchester United continues to be the subject of speculation, with the Daily Mail writing he has asked to be released from the final year of his £360,000-a-week contract after talks with the club failed. The paper says the 37-year-old wants to be relinquished from his contract in order to be free to join a Champions League side. The Red Devils, however, are refusing to sell the Portugal superstar and reportedly claim they have received no offers for him.

Why Ralph Hasenhuttl was angry against Monaco as Southampton boss offers Adam Armstrong hint

It was a happy homecoming for Southampton as they won 3-1 against AS Monaco on their return to St Mary's last night (Wednesday).

Euro 2022 final: Alexandra Popp and Beth Mead on menu as Germany book ‘great football feast’ with England – The Warm-Up

THURSDAY'S BIG STORIES Once you Popp Ad/> Alexandra Popp’s name is both a gift and a curse. A gift because of the myriad options her surname gives you, so too the headline-makers and sub-editors, but a curse because you’re left pondering the puns that have escaped you, and so, a la David Brent, we shall scratch our goatee in the office while we think of something better.

Zverev return 'more realistic' for Davis Cup in September

Alexander Zverev has not given up hope of playing next month's U.S. Open but the German world number two is more likely to return to action from his ankle injury during the group stage of the Davis Cup Finals in mid-September.

Charles Leclerc must win Hungarian Grand Prix to keep World Championship dream alive

I stole on to the Hungaroring in some gutless eastern bloc hire ‘car’ years back and found myself thrashing up and down the gearbox as I careered around the track just before dark.

Alexandra Popp double sends Germany into Euro 2022 final

Popp fired Germany ahead in the 40th minute, sneaking in from the left to meet a fine cross from Svenja Huth and beat Pauline Peyraud-Magni with a crisp finish. The lead lasted less than four minutes, however, as France levelled when Kadidiatou Diani unleashed a fierce drive on the turn which rattled off the post and flew in off the back of Germany keeper Merle Frohms.

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'A huge step forward' - Lizzie Deignan hails Tour de France Femmes opportunity for women's cycling

ATP roundup: Trio of seeded Americans roll in Atlanta

Football rumours: Cristiano Ronaldo wants release from last year of Man Utd deal

Why Ralph Hasenhuttl was angry against Monaco as Southampton boss offers Adam Armstrong hint

Euro 2022 final: Alexandra Popp and Beth Mead on menu as Germany book ‘great football feast’ with England – The Warm-Up

Zverev return 'more realistic' for Davis Cup in September

Charles Leclerc must win Hungarian Grand Prix to keep World Championship dream alive

Alexandra Popp double sends Germany into Euro 2022 final