Oxford women ended Cambridge’s eight-year reign in their Boat Race with a stunning performance led by Olympic medalist Heidi Long, while Cambridge defeated their dark blue rivals in the men’s race after opening a strong contest for a fourth successive victory. On a windy and overcast day in London, the Oxford women took the lead … Read more
Ion Izagirre (Cofidis) claimed GP Miguel Indurain for the third and final time of his career before retiring at the end of the season. The Basque rider followed the attack at the start of the final, hilly 29km to go and reached the final climb with two riders: Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) and Markel Beloki (EF … Read more
Tibor del Grosso (Alpecin-Premier Tech) won the two-man race against Mauro Schmid (Jayco-Alula) to take victory at the NXT Classic in the hills of Dutch Limburg on Saturday. Casper Pedersen (Soudal-QuickStep) led the chasing pack home in third place, a few seconds behind the winner. Del Grosso and Schmid escaped on the last climb of … Read more
Important events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this app Luke McLaughlin Stephan Freischem – father of Mia Freischem (Cambridge) and Lilli Freischem (Oxford), speaking at the launch outside Thames Rowing Club in Putney. He lives in Cologne, Germany and works as a patent attorney. double quotation markSplit loyalty today… actually on … Read more
With marathon season upon us, what better time to check out the latest in road racing shoes Mizuno – Hyperwarp Pure – £260.00 At just 137g, the Hyperwarp Pure is one of the lightest shoes ever to hit the road! Utilizing Mizuno’s Enerzy XP dual platform, PEBA-based midsole along with a full-length 3D carbon plate, … Read more
Channel 4 has screened many high-profile sports since its inception in 1982. Test cricket, the Tour de France, the Paralympics and even, for those with long memories, Masters golf in the mid-80s. Normally considered the most progressive and forward-thinking world TV channel, on Saturday a new string will be added to its sports bow: The … Read more
Matt keeps Jakar Du Moulin in the side at 14:46 Haydock. Matt Chapman’s Saturday Racing Tips 13:25 Musselburgh Vincenzo Peruggia13:55 Musselburgh Midnight Gun14:12 Haydock Dancing and looking (everything)14:30 Musselburgh – Al Qareem14:46 Haydock – Jacar Du Moulin15:05 Musselburgh – Wise Eagle (everything)15:20 Haydock – Stupid Peter (everything)15:42 Musselburgh A visitor (everything)15:55 Haydock – Read Adhemar … Read more
It’s Easter Saturday and Ruby is keen on Gambino’s chances at 15:05 Musselburgh. Ruby Walsh’s Saturday Racing Tips 13:25 Musselburgh Spirit Power13:55 Musselburgh Bellarchi14:12 Haydock Talk to each other14:30 Musselburgh – Al Qareem14:46 Haydock – Jacar Du Moulin15:05 Musselburgh – Gambino (Best Bed)15:20 Haydock – Three Trades15:42 Musselburgh Jer Batt15:55 Haydock – Victoria Milan17:00 Fairyhouse … Read more
Keir Starmer is coming under pressure from backbench MPs to ban the “evil” practice of greyhound racing. The Welsh and Scottish Governments voted last month to end the practice. Animal welfare groups say thousands of UK dogs have died in recent years as a result of running in the “inherently dangerous” sport. At least a … Read more
At the Oxford Brookes Headington campus, more than 100 students are busy building the fastest, most well-designed race car for this year’s Formula Student competition. Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) is the UK’s most popular Formula One team. They have won more design awards than any other UK university, and often take top positions in international … Read more