Only one anti-doping violation from record test numbers
A record number of anti-doping tests were carried out by Sport Ireland in 2023, producing only one anti-doping rule violation (ADRV). A second violation is pending.
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Everton hit with fresh points deduction for second PSR breach as Man City 115 charges wait continues
Everton have been handed a fresh two point deduction for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules
Dutch Cyclist Van der Poel crushes rivals in Paris-Roubaix race
The 29-year-old Dutch world champion won the Tour of Flanders a week ago and crossed the line almost three minutes ahead of the nearest chasers after the brutal 260km run including 57km of cobbles.
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World cycling champion Kopecky sprints to women’s Paris-Roubaix title
Belgium’s Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) was in a lead group of six when the 148.5km race arrived at the famous Roubaix velodrome and had enough in the tank to outpace her rivals.
Tour de France champ Vingegaard has collapsed lung after crash
Two-time defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard remained hospitalized in Spain a day after he broke his collarbone and several ribs in a bad crash with other top riders during the Tour of Basque Country.
Van der Poel believes riders are the biggest danger in cycling
Mathieu van der Poel aims to retain his Paris Roubaix title this weekend, and when it comes to race safety he feels that riders are the main danger, the Dutchman said on Friday.
May dates announced for 2024 Rás Tailteann
The 69th edition of the Rás Tailteann will start in County Offaly and takes place from Wednesday, 22 May to Sunday, 26 May.