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Marianne Vos exclusive: Jumbo-Visma star says 'there is no other Classic like Paris-Roubaix'

Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) has said “there is no other Classic like Paris-Roubaix” as she prepares to tackle Hell of the North for a second time on Saturday. Vos finished runner-up behind Lizzie Deignan (Trek-Segafredo) in the inaugural women’s edition in 2021 before missing last year’s race with Covid. Ad She heads to France after an injury-interrupted start to the season, with the 35-year-old yet to taste victory in 2023 and off the pace at the Tour of Flanders last week.

Exclusive: Casper Ruud explains why Rafael Nadal is almost unstoppable on clay ahead of French Open

Casper Ruud has explained why he thinks Rafael Nadal is so difficult to beat on clay on the Eurosport podcast, Ruud Talk. Nadal is widely regarded as the greatest clay-court player ever, with an unprecedented 14 French Open titles, 11 Monte Carlo titles, 10 triumphs in Rome and is a five-time champion at the Madrid Open.

Leah Williamson hungry for more success after England's Finalissima win - 'Makes you want even more'

Leah Williamson says that England’s success in the first-ever Women’s Finalissima has made the team even hungrier for victory in the World Cup. The Lionesses overcame Brazil in a tense 4-2 penalty shootout with the score level after 90 minutes at Wembley, but Williamson had every confidence that the side would come out on top after the spot-kicks. Ad She told ITV: «I think it might be time to get a trophy cabinet! TransfersChelsea make shock calls to Mourinho and Nuno — Paper Round5 HOURS AGO “Everybody has got their eyes on it (the World Cup).

‘That is not how it should be’ – Jurgen Klopp demands improvement against Arsenal in faltering top-four push

Jurgen Klopp has issued a rallying cry to his side ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Arsenal on Easter Sunday. The Reds were well below-par once again after labouring to a goalless draw against Chelsea on Tuesday night, a result which leaves them 10 points adrift of Manchester United in fourth. Ad He said: «Our main problem at Chelsea was we had the ball and gave it away.

Referee Brendan Moore to end 19-year snooker career after World Championship final – 'What a way to finish'

Referee Brendan Moore is set to swap snooker for pool after taking charge of his third world snooker final at the Crucible Theatre later this month. The 51-year-old Sheffield match official will finish up in his home city after overseeing the sport's biggest match on Sunday April 30 and Monday 1 May.

Turkey win first-ever game at Men's Curling World Championships beating New Zealand before win over Korea

Turkey earned a first-ever win at the World Men's Curling Championships as they defeated New Zealand 8-5. Ugurcan Karagoz's rink then won a second game of the day as they defeated Korea, with Italy the only other team to record back-to-back wins in the first two sessions.

Gino Rea: I want to be back trying to win races again in EWC

The fact that Rea was still in contention for an FIM Endurance World Championship top-three finish at the legendary Belgian track owed plenty to the London-born rider’s refusal to give up. His F.C.C. TSR Honda France team had been leading after 15 hours of racing, but a broken chain left Rea stranded on track and with no alternative but to push his stricken bike back to the pits, where rapid repairs ensured the recovery charge could begin from outside the top 10.

Jimmy White suffers defeat to Martin O'Donnell in World Championship snooker qualifying – 'Disappointing end to season'

Jimmy White's hopes of a first appearance at the Crucible since 2006 were dashed by a disappointing 10-4 defeat to Martin O'Donnell in the second round of World Championship qualifying. Having reached the last 32 of the UK Championship and last 16 of the German Masters and WST Classic this season, the six-time world finalist had high hopes of continuing to turn back the clock by returning to the sport's biggest stage later this month. Ad «I’ll be getting to the Crucible, I am playing too well,» said White after losing 4-1 to Pang Junxu in the inaugural Classic event in Leicester last month.

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Marianne Vos exclusive: Jumbo-Visma star says 'there is no other Classic like Paris-Roubaix'

Exclusive: Casper Ruud explains why Rafael Nadal is almost unstoppable on clay ahead of French Open

Leah Williamson hungry for more success after England's Finalissima win - 'Makes you want even more'

‘That is not how it should be’ – Jurgen Klopp demands improvement against Arsenal in faltering top-four push

Referee Brendan Moore to end 19-year snooker career after World Championship final – 'What a way to finish'

Turkey win first-ever game at Men's Curling World Championships beating New Zealand before win over Korea

Gino Rea: I want to be back trying to win races again in EWC

Jimmy White suffers defeat to Martin O'Donnell in World Championship snooker qualifying – 'Disappointing end to season'