Who is Filip Uremović? Sheffield United’s latest signing
Sheffield United have secured somewhat of a surprise signing during the international break with the acquisition of Croatia international centre-back Filip Uremovic.
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Tadej Pogacar has ‘fear factor’ ahead of Tour de France, only Primoz Roglic can stop him – Bradley Wiggins
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) has a “fear factor” as he bids to rip up cycling’s biggest race for a third straight year, according to Bradley Wiggins. The Slovenian, 23, has claimed back-to-back yellow jerseys at the Tour de France and looks virtually unstoppable in stage races. Ad/> He warmed up for Grand Tour season with victories at the UAE Tour and Tirreno-Adriatico – with a Strade Bianche title sandwiched in between for good measure – before the first ‘blot’ on his season record at Milan-San Remo.
I didn't dare follow Milan-San Remo winner Matej Mohoric's crazy descending, says Tadej Pogacar
Tadej Pogacar said he couldn't keep up with «crazy» Slovenian compatriot Matej Mohoric, whose risk-taking descending saw him take the Milan-San Remo Monument. Mohoric flew down the Poggio climb in the 293km race's final stages, even going off-road to gain vital seconds and outstrip the likes of pre-race favourites Pogacar and Wout van Aert. Ad/> Pogacar had won every race he had entered in 2022, but he didn't mind admitting he had been deservedly beaten on the day.
Former World Cup winner Stefan Kraft picks up ski flying win in Oberstdorf as Ryoyu Kobayashi retains yellow bib
Stefan Kraft edged out a trio of Slovenians to claim his 25th individual World Cup win in the men's flying hill event in Oberstdorf. The legendary Austrian was at his imperious best in the German mountains, with high marks from the judges seeing him edge out Ziga Jelar by two points, the winner finishing on 413.0 after posting jumps of 232m and 207m.
'It is monumental' - Breakaway reaction to Matej Mohoric's stunning triumph at Milan-San Remo
Adam Blythe, Dan Lloyd and Orla Chennaoui have given their reaction to Matej Mohoric's inspired triumph at Milan-San Remo on The Breakaway show. Mohoric (Bahrain-Victorious) became the first Slovenian in history to win the famous race on Saturday, despite a dramatic late scare with a dropped chain inside the final kilometre which threatened to derail his victory. Ad/> The 27-year-old from Kranj proved again that Slovenian cycling is not purely about Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic with a sensational ride, and he gave absolutely everything in a thrilling finale to clinch the win.
Ryan Regez clinches ski cross Crystal Globe in Veysonnaz, Sandra Naeslund bags another win
Ryan Regez sealed the men's Ski Cross Crystal Globe despite an eighth-placed finish in Veysonnaz, while Sandra Naeslund wrapped up her season in style with another victory. David Mobaerg triumphed ahead of Simone Deromedis and Brady Leman, with the closest challengers to Regez — Terence Tchiknavorian and Bastien Midol — failing to qualify for the final stages.
Canadian snowboarder Farrell earns 1st World Cup podium of season in parallel slalom
Megan Farrell of Richmond Hill, Ont., collected her first podium finish of the snowboard season on Saturday in Bercht, finishing second to Switzerland's Julie Zogg, who won the parallel slalom World Cup title for a fourth straight season.
Cycling-Mohoric stuns favourites to win Milan-Sanremo
SANREMO, Italy (Reuters) - Slovenian Matej Mohoric stunned the pre-race favourites to win the Milan-Sanremo Monument classic following a perfect attack on the last descent on Saturday.