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Van der Poel wins fastest ever Paris - Roubaix

Van der Poel wins fastest ever Paris - Roubaix
In the classic known as the 'Hell of the North', the Dutchman soared over the cobbles. With a three-minute lead and a solo breakaway of over 60km, he took his second victory of the race. It came just a week after his Tour of Flanders triumph. He's already got his sights set on Paris 2024.

Russ Cook: First to run the length of Africa

Russ Cook: First to run the length of Africa

The Briton reached Cape Angela in Tunisia on Sunday after completing a 16,000-kilometre run in support of the indigenous Saharawi people of Western Sahara. Cook set off from South Africa on 22 April 2022. He has raised £550,000 (€640,000).


Groups set for inaugural 3v3 World Floorball Championship

Groups set for inaugural 3v3 World Floorball Championship

The groups for the first ever 3v3 World Championship have been announced. It will take place in Lahti, Finland and will bring together 44 teams. It will share the stage, the Lahti Sports & Fair Centre, with the Women's U19 Floorball World Championship. The opening ceremony will take place on 8 May and the competition will end on 12 May.



U SPORTS 2023-24 audience growth of 20%

U SPORTS 2023-24 audience growth of 20%

For the third year in a row, online coverage of U SPORTS championships set new records. The broadcasting model combines the best of traditional television with the flexibility of digital sports broadcasting and the availability of bilingual content.



The boss of Vingegaard's team: "Time for a change"

The boss of Vingegaard's team: "Time for a change"

After two of his top riders, Vingegaard and Van Aert, broke their collarbones in back-to-back crashes, the Visma-Lease boss warns of the need for "safer cycling". "I'm tired of waiting. The sooner the changes start, the better," he insists.



Bids for Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' trunks top $3.5 million

Bids for Ali's 'Thrilla in Manila' trunks top $3.5 million

The auction of Muhammad Ali's boxing trunks from his iconic 'Thrilla in Manila' fight against Joe Frazier in 1975 is set to close on 12 April. Sotheby's of New York is handling the sale of the famous white trunks with black stripes, signed by the legendary boxer who won the 14-round fight.


The dangers of cycling cause alarm

The dangers of cycling cause alarm

The serious crashes of the world's best cyclists, such as Roglic, Vingegaard, Evenepoel or Van Aert, increase the tension between the world authorities and the trade unions. "Cyclists are vulnerable to technological advances and we are very concerned," said David Lappartient, president of the International Cycling Union (UCI).


Paris Marathon: Sunday's race, a dress rehearsal for the Games

Paris Marathon: Sunday's race, a dress rehearsal for the Games

The streets of the French capital will be the scene of a popular marathon this Sunday, with around 54,000 people taking part. The route will be different from the Olympic event, but it will serve as an appetizer, with Ethiopia's Abeje Ayana and Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot the favourites.