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Giro d'Italia - Jan Hirt wins on Mortirolo on Stage 16 as Jai Hindley slashes Richard Carapaz lead

Runner-up the last time the Giro d’Italia tackled the mythical Mortirolo in 2019, Jan Hirt (Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert) went one better three years later with victory in Aprica after holding off a late charge from fellow escapee Thymen Arensman (Team DSM). Czech climber Hirt and Dutch youngster Arensman were the last two riders from a large 24-man break that held off the charge from the GC favourites, who were led home by Australia’s Jai Hindley (Bora Hansgrohe) after a thrilling sprint for third place against the maglia rosa, Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers).

Asia Cup Hockey: Japan crush India 5-2, Sardar Singh-coached team looking at exit door

Japan soundly thrashing them 5-2 in a group A league match of the men's Asia Cup hockey championship on Tuesday. Having drawn against Pakistan in the opening game, India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to the knock-out stages. Ken Nagayoshi, Kosei Kawabe (twice), Ryomi Ooka and Koji Yamasaki scored for Japan while Pawan Rajbhar and Uttam Singh found the target for the Indians.

Monaco GP: F1's burgeoning title race heads to iconic 'crown jewel'

After an intensifying title race took another twist in Spain, it's time for Formula 1's most legendary and glamorous event - the Monaco GP.

French Open 2022 LIVE: Tsonga in action after Medvedev wins - latest scores, updates and results

LIVE – Updated at 13:11

Donington BSB: Skinner ‘over the moon’ after tough weekend

Fourth place salvaged Rory Skinner’s tough BSB weekend at Donington Park on his newly-titled Cheshire Mouldings FS-3 Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

French Open 2022 LIVE: Daniil Medvedev cruises to opening win - latest scores, updates and results

LIVE – Updated at 11:57

Donington BSB: Perie ‘chuffed’ with Supersport scrap, Kennedy maintains lead

The two British Supersport Championship races at Donington Park at the weekend were reminiscent of the titanic battles of 2021 as Jack Kennedy and Bradley Perie went head to head for each and every lap.

Giro d’Italia 2022 Stage 16 LIVE – Richard Carapaz defends slender lead in pink as Mortirolo looms

10:48 — Valverde sniffing around the front Ad/> 185km to go: The Spanish veteran is clearly motivated today after dropping out of the top 10 over the weekend. Valverde is just over nine minutes down on GC and it remains to be seen if a rider of his experience and calibre would be allowed to get in a break on such a key stage. The road is going uphill now but the official start to the climb isn't for another 20km.

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Giro d'Italia - Jan Hirt wins on Mortirolo on Stage 16 as Jai Hindley slashes Richard Carapaz lead

Asia Cup Hockey: Japan crush India 5-2, Sardar Singh-coached team looking at exit door

Monaco GP: F1's burgeoning title race heads to iconic 'crown jewel'

French Open 2022 LIVE: Tsonga in action after Medvedev wins - latest scores, updates and results

Donington BSB: Skinner ‘over the moon’ after tough weekend

French Open 2022 LIVE: Daniil Medvedev cruises to opening win - latest scores, updates and results

Donington BSB: Perie ‘chuffed’ with Supersport scrap, Kennedy maintains lead

Giro d’Italia 2022 Stage 16 LIVE – Richard Carapaz defends slender lead in pink as Mortirolo looms