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Capewell backs British sprinting success after Keirin recovery
By Will Jennings in Munich Cyclist Sophie Capewell believes a golden era of British sprinting is just around the corner. Ad The Lichfield star was part of the team who endured a rocky ride at the European Championships this week, dramatically crashing out in the team sprint heats before recovering to finish sixth in the individual keirin on the final day of action in Munich. Vuelta a España‘If Roglic stays on his bike he will be incredibly hard to beat’ – McEwen's La Vuelta predictionsAN HOUR AGO Capewell, 23, took a shuddering tumble alongside Welsh star Emma Finucane in the team event as their medal hopes went up in smoke on the city's makeshift shortened track.
La Vuelta 2022: The prospects of Chris Froome, Simon Yates, Hugh Carthy, and the other eight British riders
Two previous winners, a Giro champion, a podium finisher, five debutants and two Spanish sophomores make up the 11-strong British contingent at the Vuelta a Espana, which gets under way on Friday with a team time trial around the Dutch city of Utrecht. After a comprehensive stage guide, a focus on the red jersey contenders, and a team guide, the fourth of our previews for the 77th edition of La Vuelta takes a closer look at the form and prospects of all 11 British riders taking to the start of the third and final Grand Tour of the season.
Hudson-Smith retains European title to banish Commonwealth demons
By Will Jennings in Munich Matt Hudon-Smith believes he has finally banished his Commonwealth Games demons after brilliantly defending his European 400m title in Munich. Ad The former Loughborough College student clocked 44.53s to beat Swiss star Ricky Petrucciani as British teammate Alex Haydock-Wilson bagged a surprise bronze. AthleticsSeamus Derbyshire hopes resilience will bring European glory21 MINUTES AGO Hudson-Smith, 27, won World Championship bronze in Oregon before being denied a hometown Commonwealth title in Birmingham by Zambian underdog Muzala Samukonga.
Remco Evenepoel will target stage wins over general classification at La Vuelta 2022 – Alberto Contador
Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) will not fight for the general classification at La Vuelta, according to Eurosport expert Alberto Contador. Evenepoel is second favourite with the bookies despite having never finished a three-week race, with his Giro d’Italia debut last year unravelling spectacularly in the final week before he abandoned.
La Vuelta 2022 team guide: Start-list, star riders and race goals for Jumbo-Visma and their rival 22 teams
After our red jersey guide and stage guide we take a look at each of the 23 teams featuring in this year’s Vuelta, which kicks off on Friday with a 23km team time trial around the Dutch city of Utrecht. We list each rider and discuss who is the real leader of each team while outlining their various goals over the next three weeks in the Netherlands and Spain – all while eschewing the burning question of what Spanish food corresponds best to each team.
Evans and Georgi still recovering from madison madness
By Will Jennings in Munich Neah Evans and Pfeiffer Georgi admit nothing could have prepared them for an hour of madison madness in Munich. Ad Scottish star Evans, 32, joined forces with Georgi, 21, for the final women's cycling event at the multi-sport European Championships and missed out on a medal by the skin of her teeth. Cycling‘I’m super happy to be racing again’ – Bernal on return to cycling2 HOURS AGO The duo, competing together for the first time in the event, finished fourth behind Denmark as a slender two-point margin denied them a place on the podium.
Manchester United dressing room insulted club history with simple and embarrassing failure vs Brentford
"You're not fit to wear the shirt," Manchester United fans sang on Saturday evening with their side three goals down after just 30 minutes against Brentford. "You're going down with Fulham," the Brentford fans taunted in response under the unrelenting sun.