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Speedway of Nations 2022: Norway to replace Slovakia in Semi-Final 2 following Martin Vaculik shoulder injury

Slovakia will be replaced by Norway at the 2022 Speedway of Nations after an injury to Martin Vaculik. The Speedway GP rider suffered a fractured left shoulder blade in a meeting for his club Stal Gorzow in the PGE Ekstraliga just days before he was set to lead his country out in Vojens, Denmark. Ad/> Vaculik, who recently won round three of the Speedway Grand Prix in Prague currently sits third in the Speedway Grand Prix standings had previously spoken of his excitement to represent his country.

Tour de France Femmes - Marlen Reusser storms to Stage 4 victory as Marianne Vos consolidates yellow jersey

Marlen Reusser (Team SD Worx) produced a stunning ride to clinch the Stage 4 victory while Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) edged a bunch sprint behind in the yellow jersey. On an epic day of racing, Reusser raced clear in brilliant and convincing fashion with a solo break to take the triumph with Evita Muzic (FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope) a full 1'24" behind.

'He's different, special' - Ousmane Dembele praised by Barcelona boss Xavi after display against Juventus

Barcelona boss Xavi hailed Ousmane Dembele as «special» after the France winger scored two goals against Juventus on Tuesday night. Dembele's future had been up in the air for some time earlier this year following efforts to move him on from the Nou Camp, and his contract expired on June 30 with little sign of a resolution. Ad/> But the 25-year-old finally signed a new deal on July 14 — running until 2024 — and with Xavi's belief coursing through his veins, Dembele seems to already be operating on a different plane in the nascent part of this season.

Chris Froome in his prime could have lived with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, says Ineos' Luke Rowe

Chris Froome could have lived with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar in his prime, says Ineos Grenadiers' Luke Rowe. Rowe had a front-row seat for Froome's Tour de France domination, acting as a domestique as Froome racked up his four yellow jerseys between 2013 and 2017. Ad/> With Froome, 37, approaching the twilight of his career and still recovering from a serious crash in 2019, the days of his leadership of the peloton seem to be over with his hotseat taken over firstly by Pogacar — champion in 2020 and 2021 — and now Vingegaard, who took the 2022 Tour title.

Exclusive - 'Crazy night, unbelievable' - Beth Mead's father and brother on England reaching Euro 2022 final

Last night, Beth Mead proved that it really is her world, and we’re all just living in it as she ended her one-game goal drought by scoring England’s opener in their 4-0 semi-final match against Sweden. The game was somewhat nervy in the first half hour, with both sides seemingly easily matched, but in the 34th minute, Mead spun her body around and fired the ball into the far corner. Ad/> From there, the momentum was solely in England’s favour, with Sweden unable to handle wave after wave of attack.

Lisandro Martinez delighted to join 'perfect club' as Manchester United complete transfer of Ajax defender

Lisandro Martinez has spoken of his delight at joining the «perfect club» after completing his £57m transfer to Manchester United. The 24-year-old has completed his move from Ajax, signing a contract until June 2027, with the option for United to extend the deal by a further year. Ad/> The £57m fee is believed to constitute £49m up front with £8.5m in add-ons.

Dominic Thiem says he has 'mentally progressed a lot' as he prepares for his US Open return

Dominic Thiem believes his game has «clicked» as he continues his gradual comeback to tennis from serious injury. Thiem's original wrist problem first surfaced in June 2021 at the Mallorca Open with his subsequent recovery stalled by a hand injury and then — following his first match back — a bout of Covid-19. Ad/> However ahead of the US Open — which he won in 2020 to land his first and to date only Grand Slam — the Austrian appears to be turning a corner, and providing he receives a wild card he could be set to mount a strong showing in his first return to New York since triumphing in that event, having missed the 2021 edition with his wrist complaint.

Dina Asher-Smith out of Commonwealth Games with hamstring injury suffered at World Championships

Dina Asher-Smith has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games with a hamstring injury. Asher-Smith pulled up towards the end of her leg in the 4x100m relay event at the World Championships in Oregon last weekend, saying afterwards that her «legs had stopped corresponding» with her.

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Speedway of Nations 2022: Norway to replace Slovakia in Semi-Final 2 following Martin Vaculik shoulder injury

Tour de France Femmes - Marlen Reusser storms to Stage 4 victory as Marianne Vos consolidates yellow jersey

'He's different, special' - Ousmane Dembele praised by Barcelona boss Xavi after display against Juventus

Chris Froome in his prime could have lived with Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, says Ineos' Luke Rowe

Exclusive - 'Crazy night, unbelievable' - Beth Mead's father and brother on England reaching Euro 2022 final

Lisandro Martinez delighted to join 'perfect club' as Manchester United complete transfer of Ajax defender

Dominic Thiem says he has 'mentally progressed a lot' as he prepares for his US Open return

Dina Asher-Smith out of Commonwealth Games with hamstring injury suffered at World Championships