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The final Grand Tour of the season is underway with the peloton racing around Spain at the Vuelta a España between August 17 and September 8.The race takes the peloton on a 21-day trip from Lisbon in Portugal to Madrid in Spain with a plethora of mountain stage showdowns at Pico Villuercas, Puerto de Ancares, Cuitu Negru, Lagos de Covadonga and more key points along the way.Reigning champion Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease A Bike) is back to defend his overall title with his former teammate and three-time race winner Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) among the top contenders for the red jersey.Adam…
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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has reportedly contacted UEFA to report his former club Paris Saint-Germain for money they supposedly still owe him.If found guilty, this could apparently see PSG potentially kicked out of the Champions League, according to a report from French outlet Le Monde.Mbappe left PSG for Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, and it seems the France international perhaps didn’t depart his old club on the best of terms.The player is said to feel he is owed as much as €55m and it could be that this is going to lead to a major dispute…
Wallabies legend passed after health battle Part of one of sport’s greatest social justice movements Leaves behind a legacy of bravery beyond the field By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:32 EDT, 20 August 2024 | Updated: 02:32 EDT, 20 August 2024 Former Australian rugby star and staunch advocate for equality James Roxburgh has died age 76, leaving behind a legacy as one of the anti-apartheid Wallabies who helped change the sport globally.Roxburgh passed away on August 6 after succumbing to a brain hemorrhage while engaging in his routine gym workout after battling dementia in his final years.He leaves a lasting legacy…
World number one Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati Open final to claim his fifth title of the season. The 23-year-old Italian, who has been struggling with a hip problem, won 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 against American Tiafoe. After securing the first set on a tie-break, top seed Sinner wrapped up his latest trophy in one hour and 37 minutes. “It was a very difficult week, tough week. I’m very happy about today’s match,” he said. Sinner is the youngest men’s champion in Cincinnati since Britain’s Andy Murray won the tournament in 2008 at the age…
By: Sean Crose Providing there are no further disruptions, the highly publicized bout between former heavyweight great Mike Tyson and social media star turned professional boxer Jake Paul will go down November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The bout may likely draw a sell out crowd of close to 100,000 people and will also likely be a big earner on pay per view, where the desire for novelty fights like this one can earn a promotion a fortune. Tyson-Paul will occur almost 38 years after Tyson won his first heavyweight title in a two-round blowout Trevor Berbick back in…
Aug 18, 2024, 06:30 PM ETCHASKA, Minn. — Jose Luis Ballester, a rising senior at Arizona State, became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur, fending off Iowa sophomore Noah Kent and finishing 2 up Sunday at Hazeltine in the 36-hole match on his 21st birthday.Ballester, who was the only player in the top 10 of the world amateur ranking to reach the round of 16, took the lead on the second hole and never trailed. He joined Jon Rahm as the only players from Spain to win a USGA tournament. Rahm, who also played for the…
Shams Charania is leaving Stadium after six years with the company, sources told Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post. Charania hosted “Inside the Association” and regularly appeared on “The Rally.” Charania’s deals with The Athletic and FanDuel TV are also set to expire. Charania has yet to decide whether to re-sign with either company. The NBA is planning to enter a new media rights deals with Amazon Prime Video and NBC starting in the 2025 season.
New York did not give Jake Paul a warm welcome. Three months before their highly anticipated clash in Arlington, Texas, ‘The Problem Child’ went face-to-face with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson in NYC for the latest of many press events that will go down ahead of fight night. While there, Paul was booed relentlessly by the New York crowd while the former undisputed heavyweight world champion received cheers and chats of ‘Tyson!’ for the entirety of his 20-minute appearance on stage. “Hey New York, shut the f*ck up New York!” Paul yelled as his answers were drowned out by jeers. “Ay, boo…
Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey. Ellie Schrank from Centerton, Arkansas, is headed to Ohio to swim for the University of Cincinnati beginning in the fall of 2024. At the time of her verbal commitment, she wrote on social media. “I am thrilled to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career…