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Long-term contracts for star riders are becoming more and more common in professional cycling but Wout van Aert and his Visma-Lease A Bike team have gone one step further to sign a “unique” indefinite deal to take him to the end of his career.The Belgian had been under contract to the end of the 2026 season but will stay at the team for the rest of his racing career and beyond.Announcing the news on social media, the team simply stated “2019-eternity”, with the extension confirming that Van Aert will stay on beyond the end of his road and cyclo-cross career…
The stretch run of the MLS regular season is precariously placed in the league’s calendar. The final eight to 10 matchweeks land a month later than previous seasons, leaving little momentum to help size up the standings. Leagues Cup, a high-octane tournament that has no bearing on the overall table, happened just before, acting as a mid-summer tune-up.What should be one of the most enthralling stretches for nearly all 29 teams is reduced to a waiting room atmosphere with the MLS Cup Playoffs on the other side.Still, there are very real stakes as we head into the final month for…
The college football season only just kicked off but it’s never too early to start evaluating potential pro talent ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.However, these quarterbacks may have given some NFL general managers pause from their Week 1 performances.6. Cade Klubnik – ClemsonOnly scoring three points against the No. 1 team in the nation is typically acceptable in a Week 1 game — if you’re an FCS team. The No. 14 Clemson Tigers wet the bed in Atlanta and Cade Klubnik’s poor play was a main contributor. The 20-year-old junior went 18-for-29 and threw for only 142 yards Saturday…
Three years ago today, Girona were preparing for what was already a key game of the season — even at the early stage.Michel was two months into his job as manager and his new side had suffered three consecutive defeats against Ponferradina, Sporting Gijon and Malaga in the Spanish second division. On September 18, 2021, Real Valladolid were the visitors in what was already being considered a must-win match.It would be more than fair to say Michel turned things around. Valladolid were beaten 1-0. Girona went up to La Liga that season through the play-offs. This evening, they will make…
We’ve hit September on the NBA calendar, which means we’re inching ever closer to the start of training camps, preseason and the tip off of the 2024-25 season on Oct. 22. It’s still the lull in the offseason, however, where transaction news has practically halted outside of some two-way deals and contract extensions. Which makes now the perfect time to start thinking about the impending season, and specifically what major storylines or questions will hang over each team.Will those offseason signings prove valuable? Will that coaching hire make much of a difference? Can a certain player or team bounce back…
Anthony Joshua has given talkSPORT an insight into his mindset ahead of the Daniel Dubois fight on Saturday night.AJ will be challenging for the IBF heavyweight world title and for the chance to become a three-time champion live on talkSPORT from Wembley Stadium.2Joshua is ready for action on Saturday nightCredit: Mark Robinson/MatchroomSpeaking to the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube Channel at the Grand Arrivals on Tuesday, Joshua insisted he’s far from his usual happy self whenever fight week rolls around.”War. It’s war,” AJ said of his mentality ahead of the fight.”We’re focused, we’re not on a happy vibe, not on a happy…
The second T20I of the South Africa Women’s tour of Pakistan will take place on Wednesday at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Pakistan will be looking to bounce back after a narrow 10-run defeat in the series opener.Pakistan‘s batting lineup is led by the experienced duo of Muneeba Ali and Nida Dar. Both players have been in good form and will be key for Pakistan’s chances. Sidra Ameen is another player to watch out for. She has the ability to score quickly and could be a valuable asset for Pakistan.The Pakistan bowling attack is led by Fatima Sana and Diana Baig. Both…
On Day 1 of the first Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium, Blackcaps pacer William O’Rourke made a significant impact by dismissing both Sri Lankan opening batters early. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to capitalize on favorable conditions. However, O’Rourke’s impressive bowling quickly turned the game in New Zealand’s favour. His skillful use of the new ball and precise execution of deliveries saw him take two crucial wickets, setting a challenging tone for the Sri Lankan batting lineup.Early setback for Sri LankaSri Lanka’s innings faced an immediate setback…
In a glittering ceremony celebrating the best of South African cricket, Marco Jansen and Quinton de Kock emerged as the standout winners at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Awards for the 2023-24 season. The event, held at a prestigious venue in Johannesburg, recognized exceptional performances across various formats of the game.Major winners at the CSA Awards 2023-24Marco Jansen was named the Men’s Player of the Year, a testament to his impressive contributions with both bat and ball throughout the year. The all-rounder has been a vital asset to the South African team, showcasing his skills in crucial matches and earning…
With seven minutes to go in their opening Champions League game against Stuttgart, victory was slipping away from Real Madrid.Deniz Undav’s effort had cancelled out Kylian Mbappe’s opener at the Santiago Bernabeu — his first for Madrid in the competition — and it looked to be going down to the wire. That was when Antonio Rudiger rose higher than anyone to head home a corner.The German’s team-mates rushed over to him, with substitutes Endrick and Eder Militao giving him a few playful slaps — Rudiger regularly does the same to other players when they score, so this was a form…