Van Uden takes shock sprint win in fourth stage of Giro d'Italia
Casper van Uden of Team Picnic-PostNL sprang a surprise on stage four of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday to claim the first Grand Tour victory of his career.
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Virat Kohli's U-19 Coach Reveals How Star Batter Got Better With Every Passing Game
Virat Kohli had nothing to boast of as he returned from a forgettable tour of England in 2014 with his pride dented by James Anderson. Desperate to assert himself on the big stage, Kohli dialled his Under-19 coach Lalchand Rajput. Sachin Tendulkar too had offered some tips, but a two-week training camp in Mumbai with Rajput was the real turning point in Kohli's career. Kohli's desperation was justified as the numbers — 134 runs from 5 Tests at 13 and 54 runs from 4 ODIs at 18 — reflected his struggles in the seam-friendly English conditions.
Trent Alexander-Arnold Exit Will Not Overshadow Liverpool Title Party: Virgil Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool's players were "gutted" to learn of Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave the club but does not believe his impending departure will overshadow their Premier League title celebrations. The Liverpool-born right-back, 26, was greeted with boos from large sections of the Anfield crowd when he came on as a substitute in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal. It was his first match since he announced last week that he would be leaving his boyhood club when his contract expires at the end of June, with Real Madrid his expected destination. "We are gutted that he's not here with us next year because he's a fantastic player with outstanding, exceptional qualities that we have seen over the last seven years," said captain Van Dijk.
FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031
The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the tournament, FIFA confirmed Friday.
Arsenal honour Liverpool but hit back to earn a point
LIVERPOOL, England :Arsenal gave Liverpool a guard of honour and then a reminder of why they were the only team to challenge them in their romp to the Premier League title as they hit back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at a sun-drenched Anfield on Sunday.
Italy's Bussi betters own hour world record
Italy's Vittoria Bussi broke her own hour world record when she covered 50.455 km at the Velodromo Bicentenario in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on Saturday, cycling's world governing body the UCI, said in a statement.
Ex-champ Robert Whittaker to face Reinier de Ridder in July - ESPN
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to rebound from a high-profile loss in his most recent appearance when he headlines UFC Fight Night on July 26 against Reinier de Ridder.
Vollering wins women's Vuelta for second straight year
Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering was crowned La Vuelta Femenina champion for a second successive year as the FDJ-Suez rider claimed victory in style with a powerful display in the final stage on Saturday.