Kazakh Gold in Astana, with Italy also succeeding
The World Judo Tour returned to Kazakhstan, to the amazing capital city of Astana.
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Mark Cavendish crashes again on Stage 6 of Giro d’Italia, injuries to be assessed by Astana Qazaqstan medics
Mark Cavendish endured another tough day at the Giro d’Italia, as he came home over 18 minutes behind stage winner Mads Pedersen after suffering another crash. The Briton was involved in a high-speed tumble at the end of Stage 5, but picked himself up to take the start line on Stage 6.
Mark Cavendish: Astana Qazaqstan presents 'perfect opportunity' to win sprints as Tour de France bid looms
Mark Cavendish has branded new team Astana Qazaqstan the “perfect opportunity” as he seeks to return to the top of cycling aged 37. Cavendish’s move to the Kazakh-based outfit in January came about after he departed Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, where he won four more stages at the Tour de France in 2021 to tie the all-time record, only to be snubbed the following year. Ad Speaking in an exclusive interview with Eurosport’s Adam Blythe, Cavendish said he was excited to be part of Astana’s transition to sprints, with the team previously forging their reputation on general classification bids at Grand Tours.
Mark Cavendish could race Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in 2023, reveals Astana Qazaqstan boss
Mark Cavendish could race at the 2023 Giro d’Italia before starting his quest for the Tour de France stage record, Astana Qazaqstan boss Alexander Vinokourov has suggested. Cavendish, 37, joined Astana Qazaqstan Team during the off-season having become a free agent, with the Tour record firmly in his sights. Ad The Brit currently has 34 stage wins at cycling’s marquee road race, level with Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.
Astana end Lopez's contract over new findings in probe
Astana-Qazaqstan said it had terminated Colombian rider Miguel Angel Lopez's contract due to "new elements" linking him with a professor under investigation for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering.
Djokovic tops Tsitsipas at Astana Open to collect 90th tour title
Novak Djokovic needed only 75 minutes to win his 90th tour title, overcoming third-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Astana Open on Sunday.
Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts as he returns a ball to Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men’s singles final match at the Astana Open tennis tournament in Astana on October 9, 2022. (Photo by – / AFP)
Novak Djokovic qualifies for ATP Finals after Astana Open triumph, joins Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz in Turin
Novak Djokovic has qualified for the ATP Finals after he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Astana Open on Sunday. Despite being 10th on this season’s ranking list, Djokovic’s Wimbledon title earlier this year meant he only needed to be in the top 20 of this year’s rankings to ensure a place at the season-ending event in Turin.