Right see you all tomorrow for stage four as the race heads into the Alps and takes in the mighty Col du Galibier on the 139.6km route from Pinerolo - Valloire. We'll be following all of the action and a likely GC battle from 12:00 BST. General classification after stage...

Tour de France 2024: Crash prevents Cavendish from contesting final sprint

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A U.S. rider hasn't won a Tour de France stage since 2021. Matteo Jorgenson, Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn are fighting to end that drought.

Meet the Americans competing at the 2024 Tour de France

In EUROTRASH Monday, Lance Armstrong criticizes the extreme heat at Tour de France's stage 1, with first-time victory by Romain Bardet, sparking an intense battle amid high temperatures. Bardet secures the yellow jersey while Visma | Lease a Bike controls the race dynamically. Romain Bardet clinches victory with a time...

Latest Tour de France Updates: Pogačar Seizes Tour Control, Bardet in Yellow!

RIMINI, Italy (AP) — Two-time podium finisher Romain Bardet won the opening stage of the Tour de France and claimed the yellow jersey for the first time on Saturday. Combined with severe heat, one of the most challenging opening legs in recent memory created problems for Mark Cavendish and many other riders as cycling’s biggest race began in Italy for the first time.

French rider Bardet wins opening stage of Tour de France

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

The death toll from multiple suicide bombings in the northeastern Nigerian town of Gwoza over the weekend has risen to 32, the country's vice president Kashim Shettima said Monday. Saturday's attacks involving female suicide bombers targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral was one of the worst in northeast Nigeria in years, a reminder of the darker days of the country's long-running struggle with jihadist militants.

Nigeria reels from string of suicide bombings

Canada’s choice of its Olympic dressage team has become embroiled in controversy after at least one selector was removed over a conflict of interest. Ariana Chia, a prospect for the team with Guateque IV, a 14-year-old P.R.E. stallion, and highest ranked Canadian rider on the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) standings at No. 121, appealed selection of the team by a panel that included a member with a family connection to a rider.

Canada’s Olympic Dressage Team Selection Embroiled in Controversy

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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 After the thrills and spills of the first two days came a more sedate stage three, as the peloton decided to ease off on the attacks and a breakaway failed to emerge. Instead the sprinters gathered themselves for a fight to the line in Turin, where Biniam Girmay produced a stunning kick to become the first black African to win a Tour de France stage.They took it easy partly with today’s stage in mind: the race finally leaves Italy (which has made for an even better starting destination than organisers could have hoped) and enters France, via a brutally...

Tour de France 2024 stage 4 preview: Map and profile of 140km route as GC riders battle on Col du Galibier

Second seed and US Open champion Gauff came through 6-1, 6-2 in just 64 minutes on Centre Court, avoiding a repeat of 12 months ago, when she was dumped out in the first round by fellow American Sofia Kenin. Earlier Monday, third-ranked Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the...

Gauff breezes into Wimbledon second round as rivals fall

Cycling News

All smiles for Czech climber after late trip to dentist after stage 1 but team boss still unhappy with apology lacking

'What happened is unacceptable' - Lefevere slams Tour de France organisers as Jan Hirt returns with teeth fixed from crash

In his foundry with smoke-blackened walls, Alois Huguenin uses an enormous ladle to pour molten bronze at 1,250 degrees Celsius (2,282 degrees Fahrenheit) into a metal frame. For three generations, the century-old traditional foundry in La Chaux-de-Fonds in northwestern Switzerland -- the cradle of the country's famous watchmaking industry -- has been crafting the bells used at the Olympic Games.

Making Olympic timekeepers' bells: a labour of love

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

The man in yellow (again) You can read all about Tadej Pogacar's exploits up and down the descent of the Col du Galibier in our report. After a punishing day in the Alps, the GC teams will likely be content to allow the sprint teams to take control of stage five on Wednesday, which sees the race travel 177.4km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas.

Tour de France 2024 stage four: Pogacar dominates opening GC battle

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Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

The Swiss three-time Grand Slam champion, the oldest man in the draw, hit 38 winners in a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory on No. 2 Court. Wawrinka, who has slumped to 95th in the world, is just the 10th man in the Open Era to win a Wimbledon singles match aged 39 or older.

Wawrinka, 39, makes flying start at Wimbledon

The 111th edition of the Tour de France is finally here as the world's best road cyclists battle it out once again for the famous yellow jersey. Starting Saturday, June 29, in Florence, Italy, and ending three weeks later on Sunday, July 21, in Nice, France, the group of riders will total 3,492km (2,170-mile).

Tour de France standings 2024: Updated results, winners, jersey meanings for each stage

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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Eritrean Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African rider to win a Tour de France stage

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 2: The French and international papers make their plea for candidates to block the far...

Eritrean Biniam Girmay becomes first Black African rider to win a Tour de France stage

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