Vingegaard strengthens grip on Yellow Jersey with imperious time trial triumph – Tour de France

Short of a big turnaround in the mountains, Jonas Vingegaard will surely win a second Tour de France title after obliterating Tadej Pogacar in the individual time trial on Stage 16. Almost nothing separated the big two in the general classification in the opening two weeks – but at the start of week three, Vingegaard put down the statement performance of the entire race, perhaps his whole career.

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Marcus Rashford set to extend contract with Manchester United

Marcus Rashford is set to commit his long-term future to Manchester United after reaching an agreement in principle to sign a new five-year contract. The 25-year-old England forward has been in talks with United for a considerable period, ahead of his existing terms ending in 2024.

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Carlos Alcaraz downs Novak Djokovic in epic clash to win Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon men’s singles title for the first time by ending Novak Djokovic’s recent dominance with a stunning victory. Spain’s Alcaraz, 20, fought back from a nervy start to win 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 against the defending champion.

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Wout Poels wins stage 15 as GC battle ends in stalemate – Tour de France

Wout Poels made his move to perfection to win Stage 15 of the Tour de France – a summit finish on Mount-Blanc. Jonas Vingegaard maintained his 10-second lead in the general classification as he fended off moves from Tadej Pogacar in the last kilometre. Monday sees the final rest day of the Tour before the race returns on Tuesday with an individual time trial.

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Lionel Messi joins Inter Miami on free transfer

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has signed for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. Messi, 36, left French champions Paris St-Germain following the end of the 2022-23 season Miami co-owner David Beckham said Messi signing was a “dream come true”.

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