Juventus have sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri just two days after he led the side to glory in the Coppa Italia. The club cited Allegri’s behaviour during the final minutes of the game as grounds for his dismissal however even before his antics at the Stadio Olimpico, the 56-year-old had been expected to lose his job and be replaced by Bologna coach Thiago Motta.
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Friday’s pan-flat Stage 13 had a sting in the tail as crosswinds, crashes and multiple attacks in the latter moments caused plenty of nervous energy in the bunch. From that carnage emerged Jonathan Milan to take victory in Cento, his third of this year’s race. From Saturday the race really ramps up, with an individual time trial and then Sunday’s brutal climb up to Livigno.
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Xander Schauffele hit a major record-equalling 62 to set the pace in the first round of the US PGA Championship in Kentucky. The American holed nine birdies in a sensational bogey-free round to lead by three at Valhalla. Americans Tony Finau and Sahith Theegala sit in a tie for second on six under, one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa and Robert MacIntyre, who were among seven players to post five-under-par 66s.
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On a breakneck day in the Giro d’Italia, Julian Alaphilippe proved that form may be fleeting but panache is permanent with a ride for the ages. The Frenchman put his recent troubles behind him to complete his grand slam of Grand Tour stage wins with a vintage solo attack after riding 125km off the front in a duo. No change in the fight for pink as Tadej Pogacar came home safely.
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Alex Albon has signed a new contract with Williams at least until the end of 2026. The 28-year-old British-born Thai driver has been with the team since 2022, and previously had a contract that expired at the end of next season. Williams have not confirmed the length of the new deal but say it is “multi-year contract extension” that takes Albon into Formula 1’s new regulation period, which starts in 2026.
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