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The UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships cast a spotlight on Snowshoe, West Virginia this weekend, making it the first time the endurance event has been held in North America in its 22-year history. Competitions take place on Saturday, September 21.Defending MTB Marathon women’s world champion Mona Mitterwallner (Austria) will match up against the two other riders on last year’s podium, Candice Lill (South Africa) and Adelheid Morath (Germany). Among the 51 women on the start list she’ll also have to battle 2016 MTB Marathon world champion Jolanda Neff (Switzerland), who is on a comeback from missing three months of…
Tottenham have reportedly got their eyes on the potential signing of Dominic Solanke this summer. And talkSPORT’s Jamie O’Hara is absolutely delighted about it. 4Solanke has scored 77 goals in his 2016 appearances for BournemouthCredit: GettySolanke netted an impressive 19 goals in the Premier League last season, with only three strikers scoring more across the top tier. Just last year Solanke signed a contract extension which would keep him at Bournemouth until 2027.But the Chelsea academy graduate, who has been with the Cherries since 2019, could now be on the move back to London, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.The…
Aston Villa have signed Amadou Onana from Everton for a fee in the region of £50million ($64.6m).Our writers — experts in transfers, tactics, data and football finance — have come together to rate this summer’s senior Premier League transfers in five categories, with each aspect given a score out of 100, to reach a total score out of 500. Hence, The Athletic 500. The ratings are explained in more detail here (not all transfers will be rated as there may be a lack of data to support an analysis).Below is our rating for this move.Get the latest transfer news on…
Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s Europa Conference League squad for the league phase of the competition.The decision has made been made with load management in mind, with the Blues facing the prospect of competing in five competitions this season.2Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s Europa Conference League squadCredit: GettyRomeo Lavia and Wesley Fofana have also been left out.Palmer has been Chelsea’s best player since arriving from Manchester City last term.In his first season at Stamford Bridge, the 22-year-old scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists in a standout campaign.And he’s carried on where he left…
Our annual Top 100 NBA player rankings has become an tradition here at CBS Sports. The 2024-25 version of the list went live on Tuesday morning.One of the most interesting parts of the process is looking back at last year’s rankings and seeing which players moved the most in either direction. That’s what we’re breaking out here: The 10 biggest risers and fallers from the 2023-24 list to the 2024-25 list. Reminder, these rankings reflect an aggregate projection of how players will perform this upcoming season. There’s some educated guesswork involved. We’re not just looking at last season and ranking on…
Quinton ByfieldJamie Sabau-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Kings made many moves this summer, but one constant in their blueprint for success is the development of budding NHL center Quinton Byfield. The 22-year-old had a terrific season in 2023-24, posting 20 goals and 55 points in 80 games. Byfield’s development this coming year should see him eclipse those numbers and set new career highs in a legitimate breakout season.Considering Byfield signed a five-year contract this summer worth $6.25 million per year, he has a great opportunity to make that deal look terrific for the team down the line. The Kings will need…
Stick or twist? What do Manchester United’s powerbrokers do with Erik ten Hag now? Five of them sat and watched this horror show at Old Trafford with frustration etched in their faces. On the front row, Jason Wilcox, Dan Ashworth and Omar Berrarda looked pale and stunned as if they had just seen a ghost. 7Ratcliffe here summing up what a miserable day it was for Man UnitedCredit: AFPTheir team had certainly given up the ghost, surrendering against their oldest enemy, which is unforgivable. Behind them in this two-row jury sitting in judgement on Ten Hag were the knights of INEOS,…
Tom Thibodeau is open to playing Julius Randle at center next season, but he fears that overexposing the All-Star to too much physicality could wear down his body. “We’ll probably have to do (center) by committee,” Thibodeau told veteran writer Steve Aschburner in a Q&A published Tuesday on NBA.com. “We’ll look at some different things, because we have versatility — we could see Julius more at the 5. I don’t want to do that for long stretches, it would take its toll, but to have him do it for 10 or 15 minutes, I think he can do it well.…
Lennox Lewis believes Anthony Joshua will edge past Daniel Dubois in his heavyweight battle this weekend.Joshua and Dubois do battle on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium in front of 96,000 fans in Riyadh Season’s second overseas show.2Joshua and Dubois are gearing up for a huge night of heavyweight actionCredit: GETTYDubois was recently upgraded from interim to full IBF world champion and will make the first defence of his title against Joshua in the UK capital.Meanwhile, AJ is aiming to become a three-time world heavyweight champion and join an elite group of boxing greats, including the man who many believe to…
It might be a challenging task to manage academic success and personal interests. But golf can be integral to your everyday life, keeping you fit and mentally sharp. A game of golf is a pleasure and a beneficial outdoor activity for your body and mind. Here is how you can find time to play golf and even include it in your academic life without interrupting your studies. 1. Understand the Benefits of Golf Golf improves your concentration and focus, and you have to make a plan to play a hole. It is a healthy break from academic stress, keeps you…