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Maha cyclist Kabir Rachure finishes on podium in 'world's toughest' cycle race

Maharashtra achieved a podium finish in his category at the Race Across America (RAAM) on Sunday, making it a first for an Indian in what is billed as the world's toughest cycle race. Rachure, an advocate hailing from Marathwada who practices at the Bombay High Court, came third in the solo male under-50 years category, finishing the 3,038 mile competition in 11 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes, as per the official leaderboard.

I will compete with myself at CWG and strive to better my world record: Mirabai Chanu

After all, she will enter Birmingham, as title favourite. Chanu's personal best is 207kg (88kg+119kg) which is far better than the best effort of Nigeria's Stella Kingsley, who will be her nearest rival and has managed only 168kg (72kg+96kg) till date. Chanu's legend has only grown since the last edition of the CWG.

Australia’s Jai Hindley on brink of proving he deserves place at cycling’s top table

On Monday, Australian cyclist Jai Hindley made headlines for his peculiarly Australian turn of phrase. During the final rest day of the Giro d’Italia, the gruelling three-week Italian grand tour, Hindley was asked about his prospects with just a handful of seconds separating him from the hallowed pink leader’s jersey.

Ashley Sanchez steps up as USWNT learns to win without Catarina Macario

Catarina Macario was meant to be the focal point of the United States' generational transition. That plan, however, had to be put on hold after the 22-year-old tore her ACL in May in Lyon's final match of the season.

Sydney McLaughlin breaks world record at USATF Champs; Allyson Felix set for worlds

Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record in the 400m hurdles for the third time in the last year, this time at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships.

Alice Sharpe sprints swiftest to claim Irish road race crown

Alice Sharpe proved strongest in an eight-rider uphill sprint finish at the Cycling Ireland National Road Race Championship senior women's event today and, in doing so, led home an IBCT team clean sweep.

'You have to get used to letting your team-mates down' – Caleb Ewan on hard truths ahead of Tour de France

Caleb Ewan has had, by his own admission, “an up and down season” so far. “It definitely hasn’t gone as good as I’d have hoped,” he tells this week’s Cycling Show. The so-called “pocket rocket” has stood on the top step of a podium five times this season, with only one of those coming at the end of a WorldTour race.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Ondrej Palat plays hero again in Game 5 win over Colorado Avalanche

DENVER — If the Tampa Bay Lightning need a clutch goal in the third period during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ondrej Palat is the one scoring it.

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Maha cyclist Kabir Rachure finishes on podium in 'world's toughest' cycle race

I will compete with myself at CWG and strive to better my world record: Mirabai Chanu

Australia’s Jai Hindley on brink of proving he deserves place at cycling’s top table

Ashley Sanchez steps up as USWNT learns to win without Catarina Macario

Sydney McLaughlin breaks world record at USATF Champs; Allyson Felix set for worlds

Alice Sharpe sprints swiftest to claim Irish road race crown

'You have to get used to letting your team-mates down' – Caleb Ewan on hard truths ahead of Tour de France

Tampa Bay Lightning's Ondrej Palat plays hero again in Game 5 win over Colorado Avalanche