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Giro d'Italia 2023: 'I have to disagree' - Eurosport stars clash on Primoz Roglic's chances of winning GC

There may be four stages remaining at the Giro d’Italia, including three big opportunities to gain time, but Jens Voigt has already written off Primoz Roglic’s hopes of winning the race. The Jumbo-Visma star started Thursday’s Stage 18 third in the general classification, 29 seconds behind leader Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers). Ad Roglic was briefly favourite to win a maiden Giro after Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) withdrew due to Covid before Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) crashed out, but he wobbled in the mountains on Stage 16 as Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) and Thomas put time into him.

Novak Djokovic ‘the most disappointed’ player with Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros absence - Mats Wilander

Novak Djokovic will be “the most disappointed” player with Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Nadal — a 14-time Roland-Garros champion — pulled out of the tournament last week due to a lack of fitness.

Chelsea spending a warning to new Manchester United owners, says Erik ten Hag - 'You need to have a strategy'

Manchester United must avoid falling into the same trap as Chelsea by ensuring they spend wisely if new owners come in, says manager Erik ten Hag. The two clubs face off in the penultimate round of the Premier League on Thursday night, with United looking to lock down a top-four finish and the Blues languishing in 12th place.

Aryna Sabalenka a 'totally different player' and 'mentally tough' ahead of French Open, says John McEnroe

John McEnroe believes Aryna Sabalenka is a “totally different player” after shoring up her serve and looks a «much more confident» player. Sabalenka's serve has previously let her down in some key moments, and in 2022 she hit 440 double faults, 151 more than any other player. Ad But she looked to have new-found confidence at the Australian Open earlier this year as she was crowned champion.

Rafael Nadal set to leave top 100, but who else faces big post-French Open ranking drop if they don't go deep?

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Vinicius Junior: Javier Tebas insists 'intent was not to attack' with tweet, claims league could end racism 'in months'

Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, has apologised for what he insists was a misinterpreted tweet to Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, saying “my intent was not to attack [him]”, while claiming he would «end racism in stadiums within months» if the league body had more power. Vinicius was subjected to racist abuse by Valencia fans in a league game on Sunday, an incident that sparked widespread condemnation and a fierce debate around how to handle issues of racism in Spanish football.

Everton's Izzy Christiansen announces retirement from football aged 31 - 'Beyond my wildest dreams'

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Barbora Krejcikova: I'm one of the players that can challenge the current women's Big Three - Players' Voice

Barbora Krejcikova has shared her belief that she can challenge the 'Big Three' in women's tennis of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, whilst also opening up on her unusual psychological approach to the sport. — Ad The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of my 2021 French Open win is when I was walking with the trophy to the stand in front of the ceremony stage, lifting up the trophy. WTA MiamiSabalenka hails 'amazing performance' as she downs Krejcikova, Andreescu pulls out28/03/2023 AT 07:46 I think it's definitely one of the best feelings in my tennis career.

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Giro d'Italia 2023: 'I have to disagree' - Eurosport stars clash on Primoz Roglic's chances of winning GC

Novak Djokovic ‘the most disappointed’ player with Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros absence - Mats Wilander

Chelsea spending a warning to new Manchester United owners, says Erik ten Hag - 'You need to have a strategy'

Aryna Sabalenka a 'totally different player' and 'mentally tough' ahead of French Open, says John McEnroe

Rafael Nadal set to leave top 100, but who else faces big post-French Open ranking drop if they don't go deep?

Vinicius Junior: Javier Tebas insists 'intent was not to attack' with tweet, claims league could end racism 'in months'

Everton's Izzy Christiansen announces retirement from football aged 31 - 'Beyond my wildest dreams'

Barbora Krejcikova: I'm one of the players that can challenge the current women's Big Three - Players' Voice