New rules announced for Deansgate to reduce traffic in car-free push
More measures are being taken to reduce the amount of cars on Deansgate, the council has announced. It’s part of a push to have nine in ten city centre journeys car-free by 2040.
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Tour de France 2022 route: When the race starts, a guide to each stage, and how to follow live on TV
Hopes of a fully fit line-up at this year's Tour de France are hanging by a thread after an outbreak of Covid-19 cases tore through the Tour de Suisse peloton.
Quarterback Jaden Rashada, ranked No. 22 in Class of 2023 ESPN 300, commits to Miami Hurricanes football program
Quarterback Jaden Rashada, ranked No. 22 in the ESPN 300 Class of 2023, committed to Miami on Sunday, choosing to join the Hurricanes over offers from LSU, Florida, Mississippi and Texas A&M.
Rory Townsend takes Elite Irish National Road title
Rory Townsend has won the Elite Irish National Road Race Championships for the first time in his career today after a gutsy performance in Kanturk.
George Gregan: Wallabies legend hails ‘great coach’ Eddie Jones and previews Australia v England series
Australia legend George Gregan has praised the “courage” of England head coach Eddie Jones ahead of the two teams’ upcoming Test series.
Always felt I left something back here 23 years ago: Chandrakant Pandit
After Rajat Patidar ran the most important single in the history of Madhya Pradesh cricket, it completed a cycle for head coach Pandit, 23 years after his failure to win the state side's maiden Ranji Trophy title as a player. "Every trophy gives satisfaction but this one is special. I couldn't do it as an MP captain years back (23 years). All these years, I have always felt that I had left something back over here. That's the reason I am a bit more excited and emotional about it," a visibly exhausted Pandit said after his latest Ranji Trophy triumph.
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.