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Manchester United confirmed takeover interest and potential bidders ahead of deadline
With one of the biggest brands in world sport, Manchester United have attracted a wide variety of interest ever since it emerged the Glazer family were looking to acquire new investors for a full or partial takeover of the club.
'First time I'm fully built up' - Tom Pidcock excited for road season after training block
Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) says he is “fully built up” for the start of the road season for the first time in his career after a condensed cyclo-cross campaign. Pidcock missed out on defending his cyclo-cross world title earlier in February, instead choosing to bank a solid training block ahead of the spring Classics. In his absence, Mathieu van der Poel edged Wout van Aert in a thrilling duel in Hoogerheide, Netherlands.
Cavendish, Viviani and Groenewegen confirmed for 2023 UAE Tour
The 2023 UAE Tour is set to see some of cycling's finest sprinters battle for supremacy after organisers confirmed on Friday that Mark Cavendish, Elia Viviani, and Dylan Groenewegen will compete at the UCI World Tour race later this month.
Tom Pidcock relegated at Volta ao Algarve for 'irregular sprint', Ineos Grenadiers rider also fined
Tom Pidcock finished fifth on Stage 1 of the Volta ao Algarve but was later relegated for an “irregular sprint”. The Ineos Grenadiers rider was a surprise participant of a bunch sprint after a 200.2km stage from Portimao to Lagos.
Landmark £5m bridge to cross valley between Oldham and Tameside approved
A new £5m bridge which would link Oldham and Tameside across the Medlock Valley has been given the green light.
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.
Geraint Thomas to alter Giro d'Italia preparation after pulling out of Volta ao Algarve due to illness
Geraint Thomas has pulled out of the early season Volta ao Algarve due to another bout of illness. The Welsh veteran had been expected to take part in the race which began in Portimao on Wednesday, but will now instead remain in his training camp in America for another week before returning to Monaco ahead of competing again. Ad The decision was taken after he originally suffered an infection in January’s Tour Down Under, but a relapse has seen him have to pull out.