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Nairo Quintana has revealed that he will take on two Grand Tours in 2025, with the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España both among his goals for the new season.The Colombian is preparing for his second season back at Movistar, the 10th of his career with the Spanish squad. He turns 35 in February but still has high hopes for the future, with a free role at the Giro in May on the menu along with a support role for Enric Mas at the Vuelta.He took on both races in 2024 after a year away from top-level racing in…

Image credit: © Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports In baseball, we frequently use the term ‘motor preference’ to refer to an athlete’s natural movement patterns—his default setting, if you will. No two human bodies are the same, which means no two pitchers will move in the same exact way. You can see this with basic pitching mechanics; there are a wide variety of ways to throw 95 mph, for example, and each high-level athlete arrives at that destination in a unique way that fits what their body is naturally good at. And as pitcher training becomes more of an individualized…

At the end of a year dominated by South Africa and Toulouse, it is a suitable time to play fantasy rugby by selecting a composite global line-up. It is invariably a divisive process, as fans of certain countries and clubs are outraged that their favourites are not picked.But part of the point is that the best individuals are not always in the best teams – look at how Sergio Parisse was feted and honoured throughout his career while carrying a struggling Italy side on his shoulders. In 2024, several Springboks miss the cut for this column’s best side, because Rassie Erasmus…

Katie Boulter and Charles Broom helped Great Britain beat Argentina in their Group F opener of the United Cup.Great Britain led 1-0 after Boulter beat Nadia Podoroska 6-2 6-3 but Argentina hit back when Tomas Martin Etcheverry overcame a stomach issue to see off Billy Harris 3-6 6-3 6-2.British number one Boulter and Broom, 26, came through their mixed doubles rubber against Maria Lourdes Carle and Etcheverry 7-6 (7-4) 7-5.”So thrilled to get the win,” Boulter, 28, said.”Very, very pleased with today. We played so great together considering it was our first time.”Great Britain meet Australia in their next Group…

Several veterans, including Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon, Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and Jordan Clarkson are expected to be available for a second-round pick, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers were expected to pursue Valanciunas and Brogdon before acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith on Sunday. The Nets are reportedly seeking multiple first-round picks in exchange for Cam Johnson. The Bulls are also hoping to get a first-round pick for Nikola Vucevic, though that market is not materializing. 

Sorry Sean Brady, it looks like the UFC has another opponent in mind for former welterweight king Leon Edwards. With the promotion heading back to London on March 22 for another loaded Fight Night card in The Big Smoke, fans have been waiting with bated breath to find out who ‘Rocky’ will square off with in his highly anticipated return to the Octagon. Following an impressive showing at Fury Grappling 12 on Saturday, fifth-ranked contender Sean Brady called for a clash with Edwards. However, a recent report from Aussie news breaker Benny P suggests that the promotion is in the…

U.S. Open Qualifier Michael Geh Chooses Princeton For 2026 NEW COMMIT: Princeton University has gained a new verbal commitment* from U.S. Open qualifier Michael Geh of Bronx, New York. He will join Peter Vu as a member of the Tigers’ Class of 2030. Regarding his commitment, he said: “I am incredibly honored to announce my commitment to the admissions process to continue my athletic and academic career at Princeton University! This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of my coaches, John, Jack, and Dom, as well as my family, friends, and incredible teammates. I also extend a heartfelt thank you…

Panaracer Agilest Duro TLR Price:  £65 / $79.99 Weight: 296 grams Widths available: 25c, 28c, 30c, 32c Measured width (28mm): 25.9mm Tubeless ready: Yes Hookless compatible: Yes The Panaracer Agilest Duro TLR builds on the Japanese brand’s Agilest line of tyres by introducing an all-season offering with enhanced puncture protection. This puts it in line with the likes of the Vittoria Corsa N.EXT, Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 4S, and Continental GP5000 AS TR as a four seasons tyre but with a heavy focus on performance and speed too.Panaracer claims that the Agilest Duro has been made with what it…

Image credit: © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Last summer, I wrote an article titled, “The Dodgers May Be The Best Team We’ll See.” No lede burying for me! I made a case for the title. Here, for example, is a table from that article listing the best six-year winning records since the formation of the American League in 1901. Seasons Team W L Pct. 1905-1910 Cubs 621 295 .678 1906-1911 Cubs 621 296 .677 1904-1909 Cubs 610 305 .666 1941-1946 Cardinals 606 319 .655 1903-1908 Cubs 588 312 .653 1937-1942 Yankees 599 320 .6518 1907-1912 Cubs 597 319 .6517 1936-1941 Yankees…

Exeter: Hodge; Woodburn, Hammersley, Tua, Wyatt; Slade, Townsend; Sio, Frost, Street, Jenkins, Capstick, Roots, Fisilau, Vermuelen.Replacements: Innard, Goodrick-Clarke, Iosefa-Scott, Molina, Vintcent, Cairns, Haydon-Wood, Wimbush.Gloucester: Carreras; Wade, Llewellyn, Atkinson, Hathaway; Anscombe, T. Williams; Vivas, Blake, Gotovtsev, Thomas, Alemanno, Clement, Ludlow, Ackermann.Replacements: Singleton, Ford-Robinson, Knight, Jordan, Tuisue, Englefield, Harris, Barton.Referee: Iain Tempest