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Speedway of Nations 2022: Sweden's Oliver Berntzon controversially excluded from Grand Final qualifier

Australia’s Speedway of Nations victory did not come without controversy following an incident during their Grand Final Qualifier against Sweden. The Aussies went on to beat Great Britain in the Grand Final to win the title for the first time, but might consider themselves fortunate to have even had the opportunity. Ad/> After finishing second and third respectively after 21 heats, Australia and Sweden went head-to-head for a place in the decider.

Opinion: As Annemiek van Vleuten rode away, she raised the bar and made every one of her rivals better riders

Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) is the rider of a generation. Over a relatively short time — say, the last six years — she has proved that to us time and time again. She has produced more memorable performances than perhaps any female rider ever.

'A moment of reflection' - Leah Williamson believes England success at Euro 2022 can impact wider society

England captain Leah Williamson hopes the Lionesses' success at Euro 2022 can have a wider impact on society in the country. The Lionesses are set to play Germany at Wembley in front of a capacity crowd on Sunday as they bid to win a first women's major tournament on home turf. Ad/> Williamson believes England's success in the competition, whether they win the final or not, can help lead to greater equality for women across the nation.

RB Leipzig 3-5 Bayern Munich: Bayern come out on top in eight-goal thriller to win DFL-Supercup

Bayern Munich produced a 5-3 win over RB Leipzig to lift the 2022 DFL Supercup in a highly entertaining game in Leipzig. Bayern raced into the lead after a dull opening, when new signing Sadio Mane was dispossessed in the box before Jamal Musiala found room to strike home on 14 minutes.

Speedway of Nations 2022: Australia beat Great Britain in Grand Final in Vojens to win first title

Australia are the victors of the 2022 Speedway of Nations after a stunning Grand Final heat against last year's champions Great Britain. The Aussie duo of Max Fricke and Jack Holder had been strong all night but found themselves third after the 21 heats. Ad/> In a Grand Final Qualifier battle with second-place Sweden, Australia secured their spot in the final with a 6 – 3 win, but it didn’t come without controversy.

Tour de France Femmes 2022: Will other teams regret not taking advantage of Annemiek van Vleuten mechanical?

Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) produced a ride for the ages to put herself in pole position to win the Tour de France Femmes, but will other teams regret not putting time into her when she was struggling with a stomach bug and then had a mechanical. The 39-year-old broke away with Demi Vollering on the first climb – the Petit Ballon – on a day of 3000m of unprecedented climbing before distancing Vollering a kilometre from the top of the second climb of the day, the Col du Platzerwase. Ad/> She then extended her advantage over the day’s final climb, the Grand Ballon, and would finish some 3’26” ahead of SD Worx rider Vollering.

Tour de France Femmes: ‘They’d break’ – Why other riders shouldn't replicate Annemiek Van Vleuten’s training

Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) produced a masterclass in stage racing on Saturday to take a vice-like grip of the yellow jersey ahead of the final day of the Tour de France Femmes. The 39-year-old put the hammer down on the first climb of the day, the Petit Ballon, alongside Demi Vollering (Team SD Worx), and then soared away from her rival a kilometre from the top of the second climb of the day, the Col du Platzerwase. Ad/> The Movistar rider had a three-minute advantage as she crested the third climb of the day, the Grand Ballon, and finished the day 3’26” ahead of Vollering, who she now holds a 3’14” advantage over in the general classification ahead of Sunday’s final stage.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Erik ten Hag confirms he will be in the Manchester United squad to play Rayo Vallecano

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be in his matchday squad to play against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. United had left Ronaldo out of their squad to face Atletico Madrid in their pre-season friendly defeat in Oslo on Saturday. Ad/> On Friday, the Portugal international already suggested he will play on Sunday against Rayo Vallecano.

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Speedway of Nations 2022: Sweden's Oliver Berntzon controversially excluded from Grand Final qualifier

Opinion: As Annemiek van Vleuten rode away, she raised the bar and made every one of her rivals better riders

'A moment of reflection' - Leah Williamson believes England success at Euro 2022 can impact wider society

RB Leipzig 3-5 Bayern Munich: Bayern come out on top in eight-goal thriller to win DFL-Supercup

Speedway of Nations 2022: Australia beat Great Britain in Grand Final in Vojens to win first title

Tour de France Femmes 2022: Will other teams regret not taking advantage of Annemiek van Vleuten mechanical?

Tour de France Femmes: ‘They’d break’ – Why other riders shouldn't replicate Annemiek Van Vleuten’s training

Cristiano Ronaldo: Erik ten Hag confirms he will be in the Manchester United squad to play Rayo Vallecano