Mathieu van der Poel takes opening stage of Giro d'Italia as Caleb Ewan crashes before line
Mathieu van der Poel took the first pink jersey of the Giro d'Italia in a chaotic finish to the opening stage in Visegrad.
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Six-year-old Ashwath Kaushik clinches Under-8 World Cadets chess gold
Ashwath Kaushik has made history by winning gold in the Open Under-8 category in the World Cadets and Youth Championships 2022 for Rapid and Blitz in Rhodes, Greece from May 1-3. More than 330 players from 40 countries participated in the tournament, which was the first big event on the FIDE calendar this year.
'It's not possible to finish the Giro d'Italia' - Caleb Ewan blunt on controversial 'get out' race strategy
Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal) has confirmed that he will quit the Giro d’Italia early to focus on the Tour de France, a strategy he has received criticism for in the past. Ewan has been honest and upfront about his decision to save himself for the Tour by not completing the Giro, which he does not believe is possible for a sprinter in his position. Ad/> But the Australian has previously been slammed for adopting this strategy for the famous Italian race and his approach to not completing a Grand Tour after taking to the start line.
'What a sight!' - Wild moment riders with swords on horses steal attention at Giro d'Italia 2022
Cycling fans have grown accustomed to seeing memorable sights on the side of the roads at Grand Tours — and Stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia did not disappoint. It is not unusual to say fans sprinting alongside the riders for hopelessly fleeting moments, or indeed to see amateurs attempting to keep pace with the peloton for as long as possible (not very long) from a side path.
Biniam Girmay: Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux rider aiming to make history at Giro d’Italia in his first Grand Tour
Biniam Girmay is aiming to make history at the Giro d’Italia as he prepares to take part in his first Grand Tour at the age of 22. The Eritrean burst onto the scene with a stunning win in Gent-Wevelgem, which came a year after his World Championships podium finish in the U23 road race. Ad/> “It’s the dream of all cyclists to win in a Grand Tour, especially the Tour and Giro, the biggest races.
Several roads to be closed for OCBC Cycle event
SINGAPORE: Police on Friday (May 6) announced traffic arrangements for the OCBC Cycle mass cycling event that will happen over the weekend.
Joao Almeida: I can't wait to race in front of fans at Giro D'Italia
As the start line of Stage 1 for the 2022 Giro D’Italia draws ever closer, the excitement and anticipation in the UAE Team Emirates camp is ramping up by the day.
Today's rugby headlines as World Rugby slam 'despicable' tampering and former captain killed in crash
Here are your rugby morning headlines for Friday, May 5.