Anthony Joshua receives surprise backing from John Fury ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Anthony Joshua has received backing from Tyson Fury‘s dad ahead of his highly-anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
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Tour de France 2022 route and stages – Schedule, key dates and predictions in battle for yellow jersey
It’s time for the big one. The race to which everyone in cycling will be glued for three weeks, but that even your mum will hear something about on the Radio 4 news bulletin that precedes Gardeners' Question Time. With the Grand Depart in Denmark fast approaching, you’ve got just enough time to prepare your answers to the questions that will inevitably come your way from the casual… Why is that man who’s seven minutes in front not going to win the race? Who’s that lovely sounding Irish chap? What do the riders do when they need to pee? Ad/> The circus comes to Copenhagen on July 1 and the gladiators will parade the fabled Avenue des Champs-Elysees some 23 days later.
'Rafa's pain' - Contrasting mood at Newcastle United four years on from political meltdown in Braga
On the field, on a sticky July night in north-east Portugal, the temperature was unbearable enough for Newcastle United players as they were battered 4-0 by Braga at the picturesque Municipal Stadium.
Tour de France 2022 route: Every stage assessed for bruising 109th edition
Covering a total of 3,328km, the 2022 Tour de France features five altitude finishes, two time trials, five (perhaps six) sprint stages and plenty of opportunities for breakaway artists and puncheurs alike. After three days in Denmark and the most northerly Grand Depart in Tour history, there will be additional forays into Belgium and Switzerland.
Geraint Thomas suggests ‘crazy’ first Tour de France week could dictate Team Ineos Grenadiers roles
Geraint Thomas admits he would “love to win another” Tour de France but stressed he would not lose time on purpose if Team Ineos Grenadiers’ strategy is to pick another leader. Fresh from becoming the first Briton to win the Tour de Suisse, Thomas is switching his focus to the Tour de France, which starts on July 1.
The Mancunian Way: Sex work is 'last option' for women struggling with cost of living
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Co Tyrone cyclist following in brother's slipstream with French debut
A County Tyrone teenager is set to follow in his older brother's slipstream when he competes in France next month. Adam Rafferty is preparing to compete at the Tour du Valromey which is held over five days from July 13-17.
Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard confirmed to lead Jumbo-Visma at Tour de France as squad announced
Jumbo-Visma look to be one of the teams to beat at the Tour de France after confirming Primoz Roglic, Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert in their line-up. Slovenian Roglic will be looking to win his fourth Grand Tour — he has won the Vuelta a Espana three times — having pulled out of last year’s Tour de France following a crash on stage three.