Aayan Khan absence felt as UAE lose ground to Namibia in World Cup qualifying race
CP Rizwan played down the absence of Aayan Khan after the UAE’s defeat to Namibia meant they lost two vital points in their pursuit of World Cup 2023 qualification.
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SD Worx's Lotte Kopecky: Women's cycling needs minimum salary, otherwise it 'will not grow'
Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx) has backed UCI-imposed minimum salaries to help women’s cycling grow. The 27-year-old has been part of the sport’s development in recent years, and speaking ahead of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Spring Classic, she said established salaries were vital. Ad «They need to be [in place] because otherwise, women's cycling will not grow,» Kopecky said, reported Cycling News.
Mum wakes up screaming after seeing son's lifeless body on the floor
A grieving mum wakes up screaming in the night after seeing her son's lifeless body on the floor - an 18-year-old who was murdered inside an internet cafe, a court heard. Three brothers, their friend and a 14-year-old boy were all jailed for life on Friday for the 'vicious' murder of Michael Toohey, who was about to become a dad for the first time.
Mark Cavendish on his 'greatest joy' in response to LeBron James, Roger Federer and Usain Bolt comparison
Mark Cavendish has described the «greatest joy» that he gets from all that he has achieved in professional cycling, above all of his legendary records and titles. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Eurosport’s Adam Blythe, Cavendish expressed his excitement about Astana’s transition to sprints as he attempts to launch a memorable return to the highest level aged 37. Ad He also took the opportunity in the one-to-one to describe the Tour de France as “above the sport” as he underlined how special the event is — both for him personally in his illustrious career, and more broadly for cycling as a sport.
Mercedes hit by hydraulics problem as Verstappen impresses
MANAMA : An hydraulics problem brought an early end to the second day of Formula One testing for Mercedes on Friday while Red Bull's double world champion Max Verstappen again looked the man to beat in Bahrain.
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 says 'special' Tour de France is 'above the sport' and opens up about his mindset
Mark Cavendish has described the Tour de France as “above the sport” as he underlined how special the event is. Cavendish has a unique relationship with the Tour, having won a record-equalling 34 stages at cycling's most prestigious race, the same number as Belgian great Eddy Merckx. Ad He is expected to try and beat the record this year with new team Astana Qazaqstan, having been overlooked by Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl to race in the Tour last season.
Annemiek van Vleuten is 'not unbeatable' – Blythe encourages riders to take advantage of every moment
Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) is «not unbeatable», and her competitors should take advantage of the Dutch rider's misfortune, says Eurosport expert Adam Blythe ahead of the classics season. The 40-year-old announced in the summer last year that she would end her star-studded career at the end of 2023, and she will be looking to go out on a high. Ad She dominated the stage races last year, completing a Giro–Tour–Vuelta triple as well as becoming the first women rider to win the Triple Crown of cycling, following her world championship triumph.