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Team Moto Ain aiming for more EWC gains in the Bol d’Or

With two Superstock category wins and last season’s second place overall in the headlining Formula EWC division from six attempts, Team Moto Ain has form when it comes to the Bol d’Or, the deciding round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship. With the engine-straining 1.8-kilometre Mistral Straight testing teams to the limit, plus the prospect of extreme weather changes, Moto Ain Team Director Pierre Chapuis isn’t banking on a repeat result from its current rider line-up of Claudio Corti, Corentin Perolari and Isaac Viñales aboard its Yamaha YZF-R1, which is now running on Pirelli tyres. But neither is Capuis prepared to make up the numbers in his team’s ‘home’ race.

Absences of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer shouldn't detract from my No. 1 rank - Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz doesn't think his achievements in 2022 should be lessened by the regular absences in 2022 of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Tennis' GOAT trio have had a difficult year, with Federer yet to play due to a long-term knee issue, Djokovic only able to play at two of the four majors because of his Covid-19 unvaccinated status, and Nadal — though winning two slams — out of action for a number of weeks due to foot, rib and abdominal problems. Ad Alcaraz has stepped into the breach to win two ATP 1000 titles, the US Open for his first major crown, and also taking the world No.

'I don't think I have' - Chelsea v RB Salzburg set to be Graham Potter's first-ever Champions League match

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has made the remarkable admission that his new side's Champions League tie with RB Salzburg on Wednesday night will be the first time he has ever attended a match in the competition. Potter, who was appointed as the new Blues boss last week replacing Thomas Tuchel, has managed in Europe before but only at Europa League level when he was in charge of Sweden's Ostersunds. Ad This now is an altogether different challenge for the Englishman, but one he is relishing.

‘They will win a trophy this season’ - Jermaine Jenas predicts silverware for Tottenham Hotspur

Jermaine Jenas believes Tottenham will win a trophy this season due to the demands placed on the team by head coach Antonio Conte. Spurs’ last trophy came in 2008 when they won the League Cup but they have been rejuvenated under Conte over the last 10 months. Ad He led Spurs back into the Champions League, after they spent two seasons in the Europa League and Europa Conference League, and are currently third in the Premier League.

'I give up with this question!' - Carlo Ancelotti bats away latest Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid rumours

Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappe is not in his thinking amid rumours that the Paris Saint-Germain star could be free to depart the French capital in just two years time. Mbappe signed a new, bumper three-year deal with PSG in the summer, but a report from L'Equipe now suggests that the real make-up of the contract is «2+1», meaning the third year is optional and could be waved aside if Mbappe wants to move on. Ad After the incessant rumours of a potential move to Real Madrid had looked like settling down following Mbappe's decision to stay in Paris, there could now be another transfer saga in 2024.

'It could kill off stage racing' - Dan Martin calls for changes to WorldTour relegation system

Dan Martin has added his voice to critics of the UCI's relegation system, with the former professional cyclist fearing for the future of stage racing under the current structure. Two existing WorldTour teams are set to miss out on a place in the top tier of the men's cycling structure for the 2023 season, with 20 teams applying for 18 licences.

PHA Claude Michy becomes promoter of 24H SPA EWC Motos under long-term agreement with Circuit de Spa

The 24H SPA EWC Motos will be bigger and even better when it continues as a key component of the FIM Endurance World Championship in 2023 after the alliance between EWC promoter Discovery Sports Events, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and PHA Claude Michy was expanded. The 24H SPA EWC Motos will be bigger and even better when it continues as a key component of the FIM Endurance World Championship in 2023 after the alliance between EWC promoter Discovery Sports Events, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and PHA Claude Michy was expanded.

'I have to go for Lewandowski' - Thomas Muller picks ex-teammate ahead of Ballon d'Or favourite Karim Benzema

Thomas Muller has said that he would still pick Robert Lewandowski ahead of Ballon d'Or favourite Karim Benzema despite the Polish striker's summer move to Barcelona. Muller and Bayern Munich are preparing for a Champions League meeting with Lewandowski and his new club. Ad The pair spent eight seasons alongside one another in the Bayern forward line, with the Polish striker scoring more than 40 times in each of the last seven campaigns.

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Team Moto Ain aiming for more EWC gains in the Bol d’Or

Absences of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer shouldn't detract from my No. 1 rank - Carlos Alcaraz

'I don't think I have' - Chelsea v RB Salzburg set to be Graham Potter's first-ever Champions League match

‘They will win a trophy this season’ - Jermaine Jenas predicts silverware for Tottenham Hotspur

'I give up with this question!' - Carlo Ancelotti bats away latest Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid rumours

'It could kill off stage racing' - Dan Martin calls for changes to WorldTour relegation system

PHA Claude Michy becomes promoter of 24H SPA EWC Motos under long-term agreement with Circuit de Spa

'I have to go for Lewandowski' - Thomas Muller picks ex-teammate ahead of Ballon d'Or favourite Karim Benzema