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Balsamo wins fourth consecutive Giro sprint stage

Balsamo wins fourth consecutive Giro sprint stageImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Elisa Balsamo won the first three stages of this year's Giro d'Italia WomenByMike PeterBBC Sport JournalistPublished3 minutes agoElisa Balsamo won her fourth sprint victory in four opportunities at the Giro d'Italia Women, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker on stage six.The Italian was launched by team-mate Lucinda Brand, overtaking Coles-Lyster with 50m to go after the Canadian starte...

Benfica Confirms Real Madrid Will Pay Mourinho Release Clause

BusinessSportsMoneyBenfica Confirms Real Madrid Will Pay Mourinho Release ClauseByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 01:23pm EDTPortuguese giant Benfica has confirmed that Real Madrid will pay a $17.4 million (€15 million) release clause for Jose Mourinho to become its new head coach if President Florentino Perez wins the election.AFP via G...

Christian Watson’s Long Road Back Ends With A $110.5 Million Deal

BusinessSportsMoneyChristian Watson’s Long Road Back Ends With A $110.5 Million DealByRob Reischel,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Reischel is a Wisconsin-based reporter who covers the NFL.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 01:22pm EDTGreen Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (9) scores a touchdown against Chicago safety Kevin Byard III on Dec. 7, 2025.Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.Christian Watson played it close to...

IndyCar’s Christian Rasmussen Signs Multi-Year Deal To Remain At ECR

BusinessSportsMoneyIndyCar’s Christian Rasmussen Signs Multi-Year Deal To Remain At ECRByBruce Martin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have been chasing race cars since the first Michigan 500 in 1981.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 01:15pm EDTChristian Rasmussen, driver of the No. 21 ECR Splenda Chevrolet, is introduced during the NTT INDYCAR Series Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway on March 07, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Ge...

Sweet on Sugar to cause huge upset in the Oaks

AIDAN O’Brien is the modern dominant force in the Oaks with 11 victories to his name since 1998. The master of Ballydoyle relies on three fillies in this year’s renewal, with AMELIA EARHART his leading hope if jockey bookings and the betting is to be believed. She arrives to Epsom off the back of a stellar victory at Chester where she convincingly took out the Listed Cheshire Oaks ahead of the well-regarded I’m The One. She was well on top of her rivals, and looked to handle Chester’s tigh...

Remarkable Robinson lights up Lord's as he returns to Test duty in style

Remarkable Robinson lights up Lord's as he returns to Test duty in styleTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedRemarkable Robinson lights up Lord's as he returns to Test duty in styleClose00England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's. FOLLOW LIVE: England v New Zealand 1st Test Available to UK users only.SubsectionCr...

Victor Wembanyama crossing his arms during U.S. national anthem is a problem for the NBA | Bobby Burack

At just 22 years old, Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA Finals on Wednesday with an opportunity to establish himself as the face of the league for the next decade.Known simply as "Wemby," he has the look, personality and seemingly unearthly style of play to become the NBA's next one-name superstar, joining the ranks of Michael, Kobe and LeBron.Unfortunately, his Finals debut fell short.The Spurs blew a 14-point second-half lead in a Game 1 loss to the Knicks. Wembanyama finished with 26 points,...

'We have to be trusted' -Russell, Antonelli reveal outcome of Mercedes talks

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have been "trusted" to race each other freely as long as there is "respect" after Mercedes held discussions with its drivers following their battles in Canada.The Mercedes duo went head-to-head in the Sprint and Grand Prix last time out in Montreal, making minor contact in both duels.

Like father like son - international goals run in the family

Like father like son - international goals run in the familyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jordi Cruyff, Timothy Weah, Lewis Koumas and Eidur Gudjohnsen (left to right) have all followed in their goal-scoring fathers' footsteps on the international stageByIoan GriffithsBBC Sport WalesPublished22 minutes agoCommentsMore than 22 years after Jason Koumas scored his first goal for Wales, his son Lewis followed in his footsteps this week against Ghana - grabbing a stoppage-time equaliser in...

THREE wickets in ONE over! Robinson inspires England comeback

Ollie Robinson inspires Englands comeback against New Zealand after sensationally taking three wickets in his first over back in Test cricket.

RFU council member punished for Maggie Alphonsi comment on Facebook

Matthew Smith has privileges temporarily removed Rugby pundit Alphonsi ‘disappointed’ with outcomeA Rugby Football Union council member has had his privileges suspended for seven months after making a discriminatory comment about the England World Cup winner and pundit Maggie Alphonsi.Matthew Smith, who represents Warwickshire, made the comment on Facebook about the 42-year-old during France’s 48-46 win against England in the Six Nations earlier this year. He posted: “Can someone please explain...

Qualifier Chwalinska replicates Raducanu in reaching French Open final

Maja Chwalinska became the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam singles final since Emma Raducanu's famous US Open triumph in 2021 as the world No 114 stunned 25th seed Diana Shnaider in their French Open semi-final.

No excuses as Wilkinson insists Wales will be ready

No excuses as Wilkinson insists Wales will be readyImage source, FAWImage caption, Wales will look to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches when they take on Montenegro ByGareth VincentBBC Sport WalesPublished1 minute agoHead coach Rhian Wilkinson says Wales cannot let travel chaos affect their performance in Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.Wales endured a nightmare journey to Podgorica, with Wilkinson's squad eventually arriving in the Montenegrin capital less than 23 ho...

‘It’s Kimi’s to lose’: Russell refuses to feel the pressure amid F1 championship battle

British driver ‘didn’t lose sleep’ over Canada setbackRussell says he will not change approach in MonacoGeorge Russell remains confident in his world championship ambitions despite taking a serious blow with a mechanical failure at the last round in Canada. In Monaco, the British driver insisted that he felt no pressure, with the Formula One title his rival and teammate Kimi Antonelli’s to lose.Russell suffered a battery failure while leading in Montreal, after taking pole position and having en...

What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?

What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Fifa promised a sold-out World Cup but there are still tickets available for over half the gamesByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentPublished12 minutes agoFalling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity. With one week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.Fifa promised the event would be sold out, but there are thousands of tickets...

York City accept Hearts offer for Fagan-Walcott

York City accept Hearts offer for Fagan-WalcottImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, York City have agreed to sell Malachi Fagan-Walcott for a club record feePublished2 minutes agoYork City have accepted a seven-figure bid for defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from Heart of Midlothian, BBC Radio York has confirmed.The 24-year-old centre-half is yet to agree personal terms with the Scottish Premiership runners-up but, if the transfer goes through, it would be a club record sale.York City's previo...

Man Utd latest: CEO Berrada outlines transfer strategy and wants Bruno to stay

Inside Everton’s £50m summer transfer plans – with five key targets

Everton are aiming to hit the ground running in a pivotal transfer window which may require player trading to land their ambitious targets. Football finance experts believe that new squad cost ratio (SCR) rules mean the Toffees are looking at a net spend of around £50m in the second of a two-summer plan to overhaul their squad and establish themselves as one of the best of the rest in the Premier League. Insiders acknowledge that target, which would see Everton muscling into the territory of A...

Could Rozicki’s breakfast lesson help silence Billiam-Smith's home hopes?

Ryan Rozicki is leaving no stone unturned in his quest to deny Chris Billam-Smith a hometown victory on Saturday, even taking his preparation to the breakfast room ahead of their cruiserweight clash.Former world champion Billam-Smith eyes a big performance at the Bournemouth International Centre to push back into title contention, with a showdown against Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia potentially awaiting the winner.

Leeds fight back to beat St Helens and move top of Super League

Leeds Rhinos fought from eight points behind to edge St Helens 24-16 on Thursday and move top of the Super League table.