Train drivers to strike next month in new industrial action
Train drivers at nine rail companies will stage a one-day strike in August.
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Iga Swiatek makes winning return at Poland Open against Magdalena Frech to extend unbeaten clay streak
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek looked in strong form on her return to action as she eased past Magdalena Frech at the Poland Open. Swiatek is playing in her home country after seeing her record-breaking 37-match winning streak ended in the third round at Wimbledon earlier this month.
‘Disastrous!’ – Team car wipes out Spanish champion Mavi Garcia on Stage 4 of Tour de France Femmes
Mavi Garcia (UAE Team ADQ) was involved in a scary incident on Stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes. The Spanish national champion had already suffered multiple punctures when she was taken out by her own team car with just over 12km of the stage to go. Ad/> “Garcia has gone down,” exclaimed Marty MacDonald.
Chris Froome in his prime could have lived with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, says Ineos' Luke Rowe
Chris Froome could have lived with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar in his prime, says Ineos Grenadiers' Luke Rowe. Rowe had a front-row seat for Froome's Tour de France domination, acting as a domestique as Froome racked up his four yellow jerseys between 2013 and 2017. Ad/> With Froome, 37, approaching the twilight of his career and still recovering from a serious crash in 2019, the days of his leadership of the peloton seem to be over with his hotseat taken over firstly by Pogacar — champion in 2020 and 2021 — and now Vingegaard, who took the 2022 Tour title.
Argonauts sign American QB Tate
The Toronto Argonauts announced the signing of American quarterback Khalil Tate on Wednesday.
Joe Pyfer earns UFC contract with absolutely brutal KO on Dana White's Contender Series
UFC newcomer Joe Pyfer earned himself a contract with the promotion following a brutal knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Rocket Mortgage Classic 2022: Betting tips as Patrick Cantlay, Tony Finau, Cameron Champ bid for glory
It was a roller coaster ride at the 3M Open last week, as pre-event favourite Tony Finau came from five shots back on Sunday to secure an unlikely victory. Those who held fancy prices about Scott Piercy will be licking their wounds following his collapse on the back nine at TPC Twin Cities. Ad/> Many will be tempted to go in again on Finau, but it is a far more competitive field in this week’s Rocket Mortgage Classic than was the case seven days ago, and at a similar price there does not appear to be much value in backing the Utah man.
Tour de France Femmes is 'going to kick off' when Annemiek van Vleuten is back at 100% from stomach bug
The Tour de France Femmes is “going to kick off” when Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar) returns to full health from a stomach bug, according to Dani Christmas on The Breakaway. Van Vleuten revealed that she “couldn’t eat, couldn’t drink” going into Monday’s second stage to Provins but added that she «felt quite normal again» and was pleased to still be in the overall battle. Ad/> The pre-race favourite has dug in to keep the yellow jersey within her sights and trails early pacesetter Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) by 1’14” in the general classification after Stage 3.