Van Aert commits to team Visma until end of his career
Belgian rider Wout van Aert has signed a unique agreement with Visma-Lease a bike to stay with the team for the rest of his career, the Dutch cycling team said on Wednesday.
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Bank of England set to hold rates steady as it eyes stubborn inflation
The Bank of England is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's move earlier in the week.
Devastation as beloved doctor dies in horror incident
Tributes have been paid to a 'truly remarkable physician' who died after being hit by a van while cycling. Dr Rob Sapsford, 59, worked as a cardiologist for decades and was well-liked by many colleagues and patients.
NFL's Ratings So Far Unaffected By Election Season
Historically, the viewership for NFL games declines during election years. The political news week begins on Sunday, the day most NFL games are played. By 10 am ET, the news cycle is already flooded with New York Times op-eds and soundbites from "Meet the Press." Even in America, football takes a backseat to the future of the nation.
Athletics Legend Sebastian Coe Vies With Six Rivals For IOC Presidency
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Coe will face stiff opposition from, amongst others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient. The charismatic Briton, a two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion, also has challenges due to the rules laid down last week by the IOC Ethics Commission. Coe turns 68 on September 29 and although there is room for manoeuvre to raise the retirement age of IOC members and presidents to 74 he will be older than that come the end of an eight-year mandate.
Athletics Legend Sebastian Coe Vies With Six Rivals For IOC Presidency
World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe is the highest profile of the seven candidates to have declared on Monday their bid to succeed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Coe will face stiff opposition from, amongst others, Kirsty Coventry, bidding to become the first woman and African to head the IOC, and cycling boss David Lappartient. The charismatic Briton, a two-time Olympic 1500 metres champion, also has challenges due to the rules laid down last week by the IOC Ethics Commission. Coe turns 68 on September 29 and although there is room for manoeuvre to raise the retirement age of IOC members and presidents to 74 he will be older than that come the end of an eight-year mandate.
Tour champion Pogacar high on confidence ahead of World Championships
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar heads into this month's cycling Road World Championships seeking his first title, but the 25-year-old said he has extra confidence after winning the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal on Sunday.
Delta, Edo athletes dominate gold medals’ table at Asaba 2024 NYG
Host, Delta State, began the defence of their National Youth Games title on a good note, on Friday, hauling six Gold medals in the swimming and weightlifting events.