COVID puts a stop to Froome's encouraging Tour de France
LOURDES, France :Four-time champion Chris Froome's encouraging Tour de France came to a frustrating halt on Thursday when the Briton pulled out of the race after contracting COVID-19.
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Covid sends Chris Froome crashing out of Tour de France
Tour de France came to a frustrating halt on Thursday when the Briton pulled out of the race after contracting COVID-19. The Israel Premier Tech rider took third place on stage 12 atop L'Alpe d'Huez, which was his best performance since a career-threatening crash three years ago. "A test has revealed that I have contracted COVID so I am not going to be taking the start today," Froome said in a video on Twitter just as stage 18 was beginning.
Chris Froome forced out of Tour de France after positive test for Covid-19
Chris Froome has set his sights on racing the Vuelta a Espana next month after being forced out of the Tour de France due to a positive test for Covid-19.
'Nothing is ever too much for him' - Chris Froome full of praise for 'selfless' Hugo Houle after emotional win
Chris Froome has hailed his Israel-Premier Tech team-mate Hugo Houle as «absolutely selfless» after the Canadian's emotional Stage 16 win. Houle secured the first win on the road of his professional career, escaping from a large breakaway that also included team-mate Michael Woods and descending superbly to claim the stage by a commanding margin into Foix. Ad/> The 31-year-old pointed to the sky as he crossed the line, dedicating his victory to his late brother Pierrik, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident while out running in 2012.
Quebec cyclist celebrated as 'great champion' after prestigious Tour de France stage win
Louis Garneau, a retired competitive cyclist who founded Louis Garneau Sports in 1983, was watching the Tour de France on Tuesday morning when he saw a familiar face in the lead.
Heroes welcome for UAE jiu-jitsu medal-winning team
DUBAI: The UAE national jiu-jitsu team returned home to a warm welcome after competing successfully at the 11th edition of the World Games in the US.
Top golfers to tee off in LIV Invitational Bedminster
LONDON: LIV Golf has announced the field for its third event of the season, the Invitational Bedminster from July 29 to 31 at the Trump club, with an array of the world’s foremost players set to tee off.
Brazil’s Dos Santos powers to 400-meter hurdles win at worlds, US take 2-3
EUGENE, Oregon: Alison Dos Santos of Brazil powered down the homestretch to take the 400-meter hurdles title at the world championships on Tuesday night.