George Steinhauser solos to stage win, Tadej Pogacar increases lead
Germany's George Steinhauser halted race leader Tadej Pogacar's streak of stage wins at the Giro d'Italia with a solo victory after a day of incessant climbing.
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Puskas Arena will host the 2026 Champions League final
The Puskas Arena in Budapest, home to the Hungary national team, will host the 2026 Champions League final, European soccer governing body UEFA said on Wednesday after its executive committee met in Dublin. The decision on the venue for the 2027 final has been postponed until September subject to the Italian football federation submitting information on refurbishment plans for the San Siro stadium in Milan, UEFA said in a statement. The 2026 Women's Champions League final will be held at Oslo's Ullevaal Stadion, the committee decided. New bidding procedure will be opened to select the host of the 2027 Women's Champions League final after Stuttgart's bid was not considered due to Germany being awarded two other finals in 2026 and 2027, UEFA added. Germany's Stadion Frankfurt will host the 2027 Europa League final while the Europa Conference League's 2026 final will be held at Leipzig's RB Arena, also in Germany.
Callum Shepherd loses Derby ride on Ambiente Friendly to Robert Havlin
Robert Havlin said it was "a lovely surprise" to be booked to ride leading Betfred Derby fancy Ambiente Friendly, replacing Callum Shepherd aboard the Epsom contender.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Leinster's date with destiny and Simon Zebo's Munster legacy
Neil Treacy is joined by Jonny Holland and Johne Murphy on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we look ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Toulouse (9:20).
Carlos Alcaraz confident he will be 100% fit for French Open
Carlos Alcaraz admits he is undercooked heading into the French Open but believes he can find his best form on the Parisian clay.
Liverpool teen star Ben Doak gets Scotland Euro call-up
Liverpool's 18-year-old forward Ben Doak has been named in Scotland’s provisional 28-man squad for Euro 2024.
Updated Eileen Gleeson has 'sleep strategies' for jet-setting Katie McCabe as she names squad for Sweden double-header
Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson has named her squad ahead of the Euro 2025 qualifier double-header with Sweden.
West Ham set to confirm Lopetegui as Moyes replacement
West Ham will appoint Julen Lopetegui as the club's new manager on Thursday.