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'A new lease of life' - Adam Peaty hoping to put disrupted year behind him at Commonwealth Games

Adam Peaty has revealed that being unable to defend his world titles has given him a «hunger» and «new lease of life» as the swimmer prepares to return the pool at the Commonwealth Games. A broken foot forced Peaty to miss the 2022 World Championships in Budapest, ending his run of three consecutive double breaststroke golds over 50 and 100 metres. Ad/> The 27-year-old also had his early-season training disrupted by flu in a tough first half of 2022, but has returned to full fitness ahead of the Commonwealths in Birmingham.

Romeo Ferraris banks on constant growth as heads home

For Romeo Ferraris, it’s the eve of the most awaited round in the 2022 season of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup with Race IT at home in Vallelunga. The track on the outskirts of Rome hosts the fifth round on the calendar, from 22 to 24 July, and the manufacturer based in Opera, Milan is on a wave of enthusiasm for the overall victory conquered by Maxime Martin in the previous Zolder round. Ad/> FIA ETCRCerruti hopeful for Romeo Ferraris’ home eventYESTERDAY AT 10:01 The recognition of “King of the Weekend” achieved by the Belgian in the last race testifies to the constant growth of the Giulia ETCR project, with the Romeo Ferraris consolidating its second place in the constructors’ ranking.

French Grand Prix 2022: Lewis Hamilton to sit out first practice with Nyck de Vries set for Mercedes drive

Lewis Hamilton be replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Nyck de Vries in the first practice session at the French Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion has elected to skip FP1 at Le Castellet with the team required to give at least two sessions to their rookie driver during the course of the season. Ad/> Mercedes have allowed their drivers to pick the race at which they give up a session, with Hamilton opting to miss the opening laps of the Paul Ricard Circuit.

Paulo Dybala: Argentina star joins Jose Mourinho's Roma on a free transfer following Juventus departure

Paulo Dybala has signed for Roma on a free transfer following his departure from Serie A rivals Juventus at the end of last season. Striker Dybala moves to the Italian capital on a three-year deal following the completion of a medical. Ad/> «The club is delighted to confirm the signing of the world-renowned forward!» Roma wrote in a tweet confirming the signing.

Euro 2022: Vivianne Miedema returns to Netherlands training; Sweden's Hanna Glas and Emma Kullberg test positive

Vivianne Miedema has returned to training ahead of the Netherlands' Euro 2022 quarter-final against France. The Arsenal forward missed her side's wins against Portugal and Switzerland after contracting Covid-19. Ad/> The 26-year-old appears in-line to bolster the Dutch forward line for their last-eight tie in Rotherham on Saturday having been cleared to return to training.

'They've got to risk it' - Ineos Grenadiers and Geraint Thomas urged to have 'no regrets' at Tour de France

Eurosport's experts have urged Ineos Grenadiers and Geraint Thomas to have «no regrets» at the Tour de France and launch significant attacks in pursuit of glory. Ineos already boasted a clear numerical advantage over their general classification rivals — UAE Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma — as the race reaches its business end in the Pyrenees. Ad/> There was a further boost for the team, and for Thomas, as Rafal Majka suffered a muscle tear and could not start Stage 17 for UAE Team Emirates.

Tour de France 2022: Huge blow for Tadej Pogacar as key lieutenant Rafal Majka abandons with muscle tear

Rafal Majka (UAE Team Emirates) will not start Stage 17 of the Tour de France in another blow to Tadej Pogacar's hopes of securing the yellow jersey. The Polish rider suffered a muscle tear after his chain snapped while climbing on Stage 16, and UAE Team Emirates team principal Mauro Gianetti has confirmed to Eurosport that Majka will be unable to continue the Tour. Ad/> Majka had been Pogacar's key mountain lieutenant and likely to play a key role across the two remaining stages in the Pyrenees as the Slovenian looked to overhaul Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo Visma) at the top of the general classification standings.

Henrik Stenson stripped of Team Europe Ryder Cup captaincy, expected to join LIV Golf Series

Henrik Stenson’s tenure as Ryder Cup captain has been brought to a close, with the Swede expected to join LIV Golf. The 46-year-old, a veteran of five Ryder Cups, was named captain for Team Europe at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy next year.

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'A new lease of life' - Adam Peaty hoping to put disrupted year behind him at Commonwealth Games

Romeo Ferraris banks on constant growth as heads home

French Grand Prix 2022: Lewis Hamilton to sit out first practice with Nyck de Vries set for Mercedes drive

Paulo Dybala: Argentina star joins Jose Mourinho's Roma on a free transfer following Juventus departure

Euro 2022: Vivianne Miedema returns to Netherlands training; Sweden's Hanna Glas and Emma Kullberg test positive

'They've got to risk it' - Ineos Grenadiers and Geraint Thomas urged to have 'no regrets' at Tour de France

Tour de France 2022: Huge blow for Tadej Pogacar as key lieutenant Rafal Majka abandons with muscle tear

Henrik Stenson stripped of Team Europe Ryder Cup captaincy, expected to join LIV Golf Series