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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.

Nick Kyrgios must get physically stronger to compete at the highest level, says Greg Rusedski

Former British No.1 Greg Rusedski has warned Nick Kyrgios that he will struggle to compete for Grand Slam titles unless he makes himself physically stronger. The Australian limped out of the Cincinnati Open in a crushing 6-3 6-2 defeat at the hands on American Taylor Fritz. Ad Kyrgios has enjoyed a successful year in which he made the Wimbledon final, as well as winning the singles and doubles at the Citi Open in Washington.

La Vuelta 2022 - What is a team time trial? How does it work? When does the clock stop?

Team time trials (TTT) are used less and less nowadays in cycling but this year’s La Vuelta will see the first red jersey decided by the very format which we haven’t seen at a men's Grand Tour for three years. That’s right, on Friday, Stage 1 of La Vuelta will see the teams take on a 23.2km TTT in Utrecht, which, as to be expected in the Netherlands, is pan flat. Ad You can expect the big teams to be contending for victory including Jumbo Visma, Ineos Grenadiers and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, so in theory, Jumbo's Primoz Roglic could be wearing red from the opening stage.

'There’s an alpha in there, and it’s not me' - Rory McIlroy praises Tiger Woods after player meeting on LIV

Rory McIlroy has lavished praise on «alpha» Tiger Woods for taking the lead on how to combat the challenge of LIV Golf. LIV Golf’s entry into the sport has caused huge disruption, with a host of players making the move after being offered massive contracts. Ad The Saudi-backed startup is expanding to 14 events in 2023 and is seeking to secure World Ranking status, while 10 players have launched a lawsuit against the PGA Tour.

Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk: ‘I like the pressure’ - British boxer says fight is ‘must win’

Anthony Joshua has described his fight with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday in Saudi Arabia as a «must win” bout, as he looks to become a three-time world champion. Joshua remained reserved and respectful during their press conference on Wednesday, a continuation of the attitude both fighters showed in the build-up to their first fight, which was won by Usyk in September 2021. Usyk is defending his IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight titles.

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.

'Don’t think that makes any sense' - Patrick Cantlay questions desire for adding length to golf courses

Patrick Cantlay has spoken to Eurosport about his frustration with the fascination of adding length to golf courses. Improved technology has allowed golfers to hit the ball huge distances, and modern golf architecture has attempted to challenge that by lengthening courses.

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Capewell backs British sprinting success after Keirin recovery

Nick Kyrgios must get physically stronger to compete at the highest level, says Greg Rusedski

La Vuelta 2022 - What is a team time trial? How does it work? When does the clock stop?

'There’s an alpha in there, and it’s not me' - Rory McIlroy praises Tiger Woods after player meeting on LIV

Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk: ‘I like the pressure’ - British boxer says fight is ‘must win’

La Vuelta 2022: The prospects of Chris Froome, Simon Yates, Hugh Carthy, and the other eight British riders

Hudson-Smith retains European title to banish Commonwealth demons

'Don’t think that makes any sense' - Patrick Cantlay questions desire for adding length to golf courses