Jonathan Milan claimed his second win at the Giro d’Italia, and his first in the 2024 edition, with a magnificent sprint victory in Andora. The Italian had to sprint from far out after his team had chased down Filippo Ganna, but he blew away his rivals, including Stage 3 winner Tim Merlier, to triumph. Tadej Pogacar avoided any drama to retain the leader’s maglia rosa.
Read more
David Moyes will leave the role of West Ham manager “by mutual consent” when his contract expires at the end of the season. The club confirmed the news on Monday evening, amid reports that the former Spain, Real Madrid and Wolves head coach, Julen Lopetegui, has agreed a deal to take over in the summer.
Read more
A rip-roaring finish to Stage 3 of the 2024 Giro d’Italia saw Tim Merlier (Soudal–Quick-Step) emerge from a chaotic bunch sprint to take the win. Despite GC men Tadej Pogacar and Geraint Thomas leading late on, they were caught by the bunch and the Belgian crossed the line just ahead of Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) with Biniam Girmay (Intermarche Wanty) in third.
Read more
McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen with help from the safety car to take his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix. Norris jumped to the front because he was able to make his pit stop when a safety car was deployed at about half distance while others had already stopped. Verstappen was unable to keep pace with Norris when the race restarted with 27 laps to go, and the Briton stretched ahead, while the world champion had to settle for second ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Read more
Tadej Pogacar recovered from a tyre puncture and crash to claim a dramatic victory on Stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia on Sunday afternoon. Pogacar was the favourite heading into the race but was pipped on Saturday with Jhonatan Narvaez winning the opening stage. However, the UAE Team Emirates rider stormed back in stunning style to win Stage 2 and claim the pink jersey.
Read more