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Opinion: Tour de France Femmes GC battle finely poised as FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope the biggest losers on eventful Stage 2

The pressure on the shoulders of the women’s peloton ahead of stage 2 of the rebooted Tour de France Femmes was clearly visible as tensions led to a number of serious incidents on the route from Meaux to Provins. The nerves combined with the ever-present threat of crosswinds, narrow roads and excessive road furniture to contend with, made for a challenging day, which led to multiple injuries as well as significant losses for key contenders in the overall classification.

‘F**** you!’ – Arsenal’s Edu furious at club for targeting top four before his arrival as technical director

Arsenal’s technical director Edu is angry that the club used to target top four finishes and says ‘f*** you’ to those who think it is an achievement.

Classic Events In Doubt As F1 Drafts Plans For City-Centred Future

The future of the French Grand Prix and several other classic European races was declared uncertain on Monday as the dust settled following Max Verstappen's crushing victory in front of a sell-out crowd at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Widespread misgivings about F1's plans to scrap established traditional races, or rotate them, and instead to hold more 'international' big city street circuit events, including a proposed Las Vegas race, dominated paddock debate during a sun-baked weekend. World champion Verstappen had joined other drivers before the race in objecting to the likely loss of the sport's iconic traditional circuits, including the Spa-Francorchamps track in the Belgian Ardennes, from a proposed 25-race calendar for next year.

"Wonderful Day" For Marianne Vos As She Takes Yellow Jersey In Women's Tour De France

Dutch rider Marianne Vos took over the yellow jersey in the women's Tour de France with victory in a three-way sprint to win the second stage from Meaux to Provins on Monday. Team Jumbo-Visma's Vos edged out Silvia Persico and Katarzyna Niewiadoma to claim the jersey from compatriot Lorena Wiebes who finished 29 seconds behind in sixth place. "It's not revenge, it's an absolutely wonderful day," said Vos who finished second behind Wiebes in Sunday's opening stage on the Champs-Elysees.

Trafford man found dead on railway line in North Wales named as inquest opens into his death

A man from Trafford who was found dead on a railway line in North Wales has been named as Keith Ford. The body of Mr Ford, of Valley Road, Urmston, was discovered near to Prestatyn Golf Club on Thursday, July 13.

Cristiano Ronaldo dig could rule out a potential suitor as he eyes Manchester United exit

Cristiano Ronaldo may have eliminated a potential suitor for his services after aiming a dig at them back in 2019.

Meath set to appoint Colm O'Rourke as new manager

Meath legend Colm O’Rourke is to become the county’s next senior football manager.

Lionel Messi, Neymar Star As Rampant Paris Saint-Germain End Japan Tour In Style

Paris Saint-Germain's new coach Christophe Galtier said his side conceded "two goals too many" despite Lionel Messi and Neymar combining to deadly effect in a 6-2 thrashing of Gamba Osaka on Monday. Neymar scored a brace and Messi bagged one in Osaka as a rampant PSG rounded off their pre-season trip to Japan with a third win in as many games.

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Opinion: Tour de France Femmes GC battle finely poised as FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope the biggest losers on eventful Stage 2

‘F**** you!’ – Arsenal’s Edu furious at club for targeting top four before his arrival as technical director

Classic Events In Doubt As F1 Drafts Plans For City-Centred Future

"Wonderful Day" For Marianne Vos As She Takes Yellow Jersey In Women's Tour De France

Trafford man found dead on railway line in North Wales named as inquest opens into his death

Cristiano Ronaldo dig could rule out a potential suitor as he eyes Manchester United exit

Meath set to appoint Colm O'Rourke as new manager

Lionel Messi, Neymar Star As Rampant Paris Saint-Germain End Japan Tour In Style