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To win the Tour de France this year, Tadej Pogacar needs to prepare to pull a Chris Froome - Opinion

More than four years after it happened, at the 2018 Giro d’Italia, Chris Froome’s 80km solo raid on the maglia rosa remains one of the most remarkable things many have ever seen someone do on a bike. For the few of you who need reminding — as well as the rest, who might merely welcome the opportunity to relive it — it occurred midway through Stage 18 on what was, realistically, the last chance for any rider to make any meaningful difference to the overall race. Ad/> Going into the day in fourth place in the overall competition, 3’22 down on the lead of Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott), despite winning a stage, it had been a disappointing Grand Tour for Froome.

Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson thrilled after rout of Portugal seals top spot

Peter Gerhardsson was pleased Sweden secured their goal of topping Euro 2022 Group C with a 5-0 win over Portugal.

Chelsea handed Jules Kounde transfer boost as transfer merry-go-round impacts Barcelona

Chelsea are growing increasingly confident of beating Barcelona to the signing of central defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla.

England have finally set World Cup foundations – now they must learn to break down their rivals

This come-from-behind series victory over Australia, Marcus Smith confidently declared, was a foundation for England. And it was. By the end of the series which they entered on a four-game losing run, England were missing seven first-choice players while others had the fuel light warning flickering in this last stretch.

Ashworth set to make £8.5m Newcastle bid for "huge talent", just imagine him & ASM - opinion

A big update has emerged on Newcastle United’s pursuit of Alan Virginius in the summer transfer window…

Tour de France: Tom Pidcock cools down in a public fountain after heatwave hits during Stage 15

Ineos Grenadiers’ Tom Pidcock jumped into a public fountain to cool off after he finished Stage 15 at the Tour de France. The 202.5km stage was done during an intense heatwave from Rodes to Carcassone. Ad/> Due to the intense heat, averaging around 38°C, the Extreme Weather Protocol had been activated but the distance of the race was not reduced.

Eddie Howe wishes Hugo Ekitike well as thoughts turn to other transfer targets

SAALFELDEN: Eddie Howe has issued a classy message to new Paris Saint-Germain frontman Hugo Ekitike having missed out on the player’s signature.

Sweden and Netherlands win big to reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals

Sweden and the Netherlands progressed to the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with resounding wins over Portugal and Switzerland respectively in their final Group C matches.

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To win the Tour de France this year, Tadej Pogacar needs to prepare to pull a Chris Froome - Opinion

Sweden coach Peter Gerhardsson thrilled after rout of Portugal seals top spot

Chelsea handed Jules Kounde transfer boost as transfer merry-go-round impacts Barcelona

England have finally set World Cup foundations – now they must learn to break down their rivals

Ashworth set to make £8.5m Newcastle bid for "huge talent", just imagine him & ASM - opinion

Tour de France: Tom Pidcock cools down in a public fountain after heatwave hits during Stage 15

Eddie Howe wishes Hugo Ekitike well as thoughts turn to other transfer targets

Sweden and Netherlands win big to reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals