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Why it was hero to zero (points) for BMW EWC squad

BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team went from hero to zero (points) in the FIM Endurance World Championship after it retired from the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours recently. Following its victory in the inaugural 24H SPA EWC Motos on home soil in June, the Belgian squad arrived in Japan keen on more EWC success. But it was heartbreak at halftime as the BMW M1000RR ridden by Markus Reiterberger, Illya Mykhalchyk and Jérémy Guarnoni was pushed back to the pits by Mykhalchyk after a terminal failure struck and meant the bike was unable to retain its engine coolant.

Getafe 0-3 Atletico Madrid: Alvaro Morata brace, Antoine Griezmann strike sees visitors cruise to victory

Atletico Madrid got their La Liga campaign up and running with a convincing win as Diego Simeone’s side defeated Getafe 3-0 at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Atleti have not lost to Getafe in La Liga since 2011, and after just 15 minutes, the away side got off to the perfect start once again in this fixture.

Emma Raducanu is relishing ‘amazing opportunity’ to play Serena Williams at Cincinnati Masters

Emma Raducanu says she feels “really fortunate” to be playing Serena Williams in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday. Williams is expected to retire from tennis after revealing she is “evolving away” from the sport to focus on family and business commitments. Ad She could retire after the US Open, which takes place from August 29 to September 11, so Raducanu is excited to make the most of the opportunity.

'I can't do it anymore' - Tom Dumoulin decides to retire from cycling with immediate effect

Jumbo-Visma rider Tom Dumoulin has retired from cycling with immediate effect. Dumoulin took an indefinite break to consider his future in January 2021, returning five months later before earning a brilliant silver in the individual time trial at the Tokyo Olympics behind winner Primoz Roglic. Ad But after his Grand Tour return ended in disappointment at this year's Giro d'Italia, he decided to call time on his career in June.

Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel charged by Football Association after London derby clashes

Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel have been charged by the FA after their ill-tempered clash during and after the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham on Sunday. The pair repeatedly clashed throughout the London derby at Stamford Bridge, and there was drama as the pair wildly shook hands at the match’s conclusion, leading to them being sent off.

Shorten credits radical restructure with boosting Britain's rowing fortunes

Rebecca Shorten reckons radical restructuring within British Rowing is already reaping rewards after a memorable Munich morning at the multi-sport European Championships. British stars racked up a red-hot four gold medals on Saturday morning — including three in a row — in the women's and men's four, women's quadruple sculls and men's eight events at the city's 1972 Olympic Regatta Centre. Ad And they followed it up on Sunday as Belfast star Shorten also helped Britain to soar to silver in the women's eight event.

Miller privileged to race with retiring legend Stanford

SCOTTISH triathlete Iona Miller admits it was a privilege to be part of European champion Non Stanford's final major international race. The Kilmacolm star, 23, joined forces with Stanford, Hamish Reilly and Ben Dijkstra to finish 12th in Sunday's mixed team relay on the final day of the sport at Munich's multi-sport European Championships. Ad Earlier in the week, Welsh star Stanford, 33, had soared to a memorable gold medal in the elite women's race to put the seal on decorated triathlon career.

Kinsella hopes her international experience can inspire upcoming gymnasts

Precocious Alice Kinsella is relishing her role nurturing the next generation of British gymnasts. The Sutton Coldfield star is just 21-years-old but after one Olympic, three European and five Commonwealth Games medals, has firmly established her status as the most experienced member of the British team. Ad Kinsella scooped a pair of silvers at this weekendâ€™s multi-sport European Championships in Munich but was unable to complete a hat-trick on the bars on Sunday.

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Why it was hero to zero (points) for BMW EWC squad

Getafe 0-3 Atletico Madrid: Alvaro Morata brace, Antoine Griezmann strike sees visitors cruise to victory

Emma Raducanu is relishing ‘amazing opportunity’ to play Serena Williams at Cincinnati Masters

'I can't do it anymore' - Tom Dumoulin decides to retire from cycling with immediate effect

Antonio Conte and Thomas Tuchel charged by Football Association after London derby clashes

Shorten credits radical restructure with boosting Britain's rowing fortunes

Miller privileged to race with retiring legend Stanford

Kinsella hopes her international experience can inspire upcoming gymnasts