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Tom Pidcock: Ineos Grenadiers team to split with GB rider

GB rider Tom Pidcock

Great Britain’s Tom Pidcock is to leave the Ineos Grenadiers team at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has been with the team since 2021 and will depart despite having signed a new five-year contract with them in 2022. Pidcock retained his Olympic mountain bike title when he won gold at the Games in Paris earlier this year. For …

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Fifa Club World Cup 2025: DAZN secures exclusive broadcast rights

Fifa Club World Cup trophy

Streaming platform DAZN has secured exclusive rights to broadcast next summer’s Fifa Club World Cup. DAZN will show all 63 matches during the expanded 32-team tournament, which takes place in the United States between 15 June and 13 July next year. Every match will be live-streamed and free to view on on its platforms, while there is also potential for DAZN …

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Remco Evenepoel has surgery after breaking multiple bones in crash

Remco Evenepoel

“It’s going to be a long journey but I’m fully focused on my recovery and I’m determined to come back stronger, step by step. “I’m very grateful for all the help and support I received the last 24 hours. From the emergency services, the neighbours that helped me in the first moment, the medical teams in Anderlecht and Herentals and …

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Sam Morsy rainbow armband: What does controversy tell us about football, religion and LGBTQ+ rights?

A rainbow-coloured Premier League captain's armband sits in front of a black background

There is variation among clerics on the relationship between Islam and homosexuality. Some interpretations of Islam are more conservative, while some are more liberal. In many modern Muslim countries there are restrictions on homosexual relationships. In Egypt, homosexuality is not criminalised, but was described as “highly stigmatised” by a 2023 BBC News investigation. Different interpretations of religious texts in other …

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Grace Clinton: Is Manchester United midfielder pushing to start for England at Euro 2025?

Grace Clinton celebrates scoring against Switzerland

Wiegman has been criticised previously for her selection choices, often opting for experienced players and familiar starting XIs. But she made 10 changes in the victory over Switzerland, handing out senior debuts to Mace and Laura Blindkilde Brown, as well as first starts for Millie Turner and Aggie Beever-Jones. She was asked about the performances of several individuals in her …

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Manchester United: Luke Shaw ‘devastated’ at latest injury setback

Luke Shaw

Manchester United defender Luke Shaw says he is “devastated” after suffering yet another injury setback that will keep him out for a few weeks. Club sources say the injury is a new one, rather than a recurrence of a previous problem. The 29-year-old has made just three substitute appearances this season for United after being sidelined for the club since …

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