Australia replaces Russia as host of swimming's short-course world championships
Australia replaced Russia as host of swimming's short-course world championships in December, the sport's governing body FINA said Friday.
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‘Last-chance saloon’ at Giro d’Italia for Mark Cavendish and sprinters on Friday’s Stage 13 – Bradley Wiggins
Mark Cavendish (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) is in “last-chance saloon” if he wants to add to his solitary stage victory at this year’s Giro d’Italia, according to Bradley Wiggins. Friday’s run from San Remo to Cuneo appears to be the final opportunity for the fast men before the race hits the mountains, although they could also feasibly deny a breakaway on Stage 18 next week. Ad/> Cavendish is expected to complete the remainder of the Giro as he chases another win to add to his triumph in Hungary on Stage 3, a task that was made slightly easier after struggling sprint rival Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) abandoned the race on Thursday.
Cavendish wants to continue racing for two more years
Britain's Mark Cavendish said on Thursday that he wants to continue racing for two more years, with another appearance at the Tour de France on his radar.
Hansi Flick recalls Marco Reus in strong Germany squad for Nations League
Germany coach Hansi Flick on Thursday named no uncapped players in his squad and recalled Marco Reus for next month's Nations League games against Italy, England and Hungary. Germany visit European champions Italy on June 4 before hosting them in Moenchengladbach on June 14, face England in Munich on June 7 and take on Hungary in Budapest on June 11. Flick will have one eye on the World Cup in Qatar later this year, where the Germans will be bidding for a record-equalling fifth title.
Mark Cavendish will continue racing for at least another two years and says he's ready for Tour de France if needed
Mark Cavendish has vowed to continue cycling at the highest level for “at least two more years”, and says he’s ready to take on the Tour de France if his team needs him. Competing in the latest edition of the Giro d’Italia has seen the 36-year-old taste more success, after sprinting to victory on Stage 3. That exceptional performance in Hungary saw Cavendish take his 16th career stage win in the event.
WHO Regional Director for Europe: When people are forced to flee their homes because of violence, their health needs move with them
Interview for Interfax news agency of Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe
‘As initially planned’ – Caleb Ewan leaves Giro d’Italia for ‘period of rest’ before Tour de France
Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) has withdrawn from the Giro d’Italia and will begin preparations for the Tour de France his team have said. “Caleb Ewan will not be at the start of stage twelve of the Giro. As initially planned, the Australian will leave the Giro during the second week of racing,” said his team.
NATO now has 40,000 soldiers on Europe's border with Russia
The number of troops under NATO command stationed across the alliance's eastern flank has reached 40,000, nearly 10 times what it was last year.