Victor Campenaerts was instrumental in forming the day’s break, and then again as it was ripped apart in the final 25 kilometres. It is the Belgian’s first stage win at a Grand Tour as the breakaway won for the eighth time at this year’s Giro. Egan Bernal holds a 1:33 advantage over Simon Yates heading into Monday’s daunting trip to the Dolomites.
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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen leads the Drivers’ Championship for the first time in his career following victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Dutchman won the race after pole sitter Charles Leclerc failed to start due to a driveshaft issue. Leclerc’s Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz finished second with McLaren’s Lando Norris third in the Principality.
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Bidding to become the oldest winner in major history, Phil Mickelson takes a slender one stroke lead into the final day of the 103rd US PGA Championship after an extraordinary third round at Kiawah Island. Brooks Koepka who is chasing a third PGA Championship title will play alongside Mickelson in the final round.
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Atletico Madrid were crowned LaLiga champions for the first time in seven years after holding off the title challenge of city rivals Real by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1. Angel Correa and Luis Suarez with the crucial goal for Los Colchoneros.
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Italy’s Lorenzo Fortunato made a name for himself with a maiden pro win on the fearsome Monte Zoncolan as Colombia’s Egan Bernal strengthened his grip on the pink jersey by riding clear of Simon Yates and his GC rivals on the steepest segment of the legendary climb.
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