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‘Definitely not’ – Chris Froome can forget hopes of winning fifth Tour de France, says Robbie McEwen

Chris Froome is “definitely not” winning the Tour de France again, according to Eurosport expert Robbie McEwen. Froome’s hopes of joining Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain on five yellow jerseys look increasingly unlikely as he continues to look a shadow of his former self. Ad/> The Brit has not been the same rider since his horror crash during a recon ride at the Criterium de Dauphine in 2019, which left him with a fractured neck, femur, hip, elbow and ribs.

Birthday boy Rafael Nadal eyes 14th French Open final despite future fears

Rafael Nadal looks to celebrate his 36th birthday on Friday by reaching a 14th French Open final which by his own admission could be the last of his record-breaking career. Nadal, the 13-time champion, faces Germany's Alexander Zverev but is clear his chronic, long-term foot injury has put him on borrowed time. "The last three months and a half for me, the only thing that I can say is haven't been easy," said the Spaniard after his epic four-set win over old rival Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals.

Global revenues at the heart of BCCI’s continued control of cricket’s international landscape

One of the most disturbing aspects of cricket that has emerged through these columns has been the questionable quality of governance that exists in parts of the cricket world.

Liverpool transfer news: Reds to offer Naby Keita new contract in bid to fend off European heavyweight

Liverpool are reportedly planning to offer divisive midfielder Naby Keita a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from French giants PSG.

French Open 2022 - Iga Swiatek says Amelie Mauresmo comments ‘disappointing and surprising’

World number one Iga Swiatek has said that comments made by French Open director Amelie Mauresmo were “disappointing and surprising”. Former Grand Slam winner Mauresmo has come under fire for putting just one women’s match on the night session at Roland-Garros out of a possible 10.

‘We want equal rights’ - Mats Wilander and Tim Henman discuss lack of women’s night matches at French Open

Mats Wilander and Tim Henman believe changes are required to the scheduling at Roland-Garros due to the lack of women’s matches during night sessions. The scheduling at the French Open has prompted questions directed towards the tournament organisers, and Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett believes the WTA will address this issue directly.

Ruud reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open

Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday when he defeated Danish teenager Holger Rune in four sets at the French Open.

Junior Sa'u and Eddy Pettybourne consider surprise returns to England

Junior Sa'u and Eddy Pettybourne could be set to make returns to the UK game - with League 1 high-fliers Keighley Cougars. Rugby League Live understands the duo are contemplating their next moves and have fielded interest from Rhys Lovegrove's table-toppers.

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‘Definitely not’ – Chris Froome can forget hopes of winning fifth Tour de France, says Robbie McEwen

Birthday boy Rafael Nadal eyes 14th French Open final despite future fears

Global revenues at the heart of BCCI’s continued control of cricket’s international landscape

Liverpool transfer news: Reds to offer Naby Keita new contract in bid to fend off European heavyweight

French Open 2022 - Iga Swiatek says Amelie Mauresmo comments ‘disappointing and surprising’

‘We want equal rights’ - Mats Wilander and Tim Henman discuss lack of women’s night matches at French Open

Ruud reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open

Junior Sa'u and Eddy Pettybourne consider surprise returns to England