The Independent

Peta Cavendish did not actually see the moment her husband Mark won his record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage, but somehow she knew it was coming all day.Peta and the couple’s children were waiting just beyond the finish line of stage five in Saint-Vulbas. They watched on a TV screen, but the time delay meant Mark had his arms aloft before they saw the sprint unfold.“I find it very stressful, watching a sprint, it’s not something I’ve ever liked,” Peta told the PA news agency. “I’m used to it now, but not seeing the last 100 metres was probably...

Peta Cavendish says way husband Mark broke Tour de France record was ‘perfect’

Tadej Pogacar overcame a fan throwing crisps in his face to win a memorable stage 14 to cement his place at the top of the Tour de France general classification and take a big step towards a third title.During Pogacar’s climb in the mountainous stage 14 with approximately 2km remaining, the Slovenian was confronted by a shirtless fan stepping out onto the road.While fans confronting riders is not uncommon, one supporter tossed a bag of crisps towards Pogacar’s face, leaving the 25-year-old, who was cycling at 31kmph, briefly stunned and shaking his head.And the same fan attempted to throw crisps...

Tadej Pogacar wins wild stage after fan throws crisps in Tour de France leader’s face

USA TODAY

The 2024 Tour de France wraps up Stage 14 with Tadej Pogacar claiming his second stage. Here's how things currently stand.

Tour de France standings: Race outlook after Stage 14

A fan at the Tour de France has been arrested, with potential further legal action pending after he waited at the end of Stage 15 to throw potato chips in the face of cyclists crossing the line. The man, seen clearly in TV footage of the race, was wearing a...

Tour de France fan arrested for throwing potato chips at cyclists

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The Chicago Bulls' new point guard delivered a big-time performance on Monday.

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The New York Yankees had a complete meltdown in the loss against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Guardian

The two-time winner seized the Pyrenean stage and took 43 seconds from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard

Tour de France 2024: Pogacar tightens grip on yellow jersey after winning stage 14 – as it happened

PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar demonstrated his climbing dominance once again, winning the grueling 15th stage of the Tour de France on Bastille Day with a scorching ascent to the Plateau de Beille. The marathon stage on France’s national day was nearly 200 kilometers (124 miles)...

Tadej Pogacar conquers scorching Pyrenean climb to win stage 15 of Tour de France

His arch rival Jonas Vingegaard came second at 39sec while Remco Evenepoel was third at 1min 10sec. Ahead of another monster run in the Pyrenees on Sunday, Pogacar extended his lead to 1min 57sec over Vingegaard as Evenepoel dropped to third at 2min 22sec. With bonus seconds for the win,...

Pogacar pummels Tour de France rivals with Pyrenees win

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Tadej Pogacar took a huge step towards reclaiming the Tour de France title as he produced another superb ride to secure a second straight stage win. As the race headed into the Pyrenees this weekend, the two big mountain stages were seen as a chance for Pogacar's general classification rivals to potentially close the gap on the race leader.

Pogacar storms to stage 15 win to stretch Tour lead

The next wave of top baseball players is on the verge of reaching the pros. The 2024 MLB Draft begins Sunday, when the biggest names in the draft-eligible class of amateurs will officially be selected by teams. This year doesn't quite match the big names of last year, when LSU's...

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Watch cyclists finish the 197.7km mountainous trek from Loudenvielle to Plateau to Beille in Stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France.

Highlights: Tour de France, Stage 15 finish

Cycling Weekly

Ineos Grenadiers rider finished second on stage nine

Tom Pidcock out of the Tour de France with suspected Covid

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Elisa Longo Borghini has become the first home winner of the Women's Giro d'Italia since 2008 after a tense eighth and final stage. The Lidl-Trek rider, 32, started the day with a one-second lead over SD Worx-Protime's Lotte Kopecky, and Longo Borghini held off the Belgian to win the Maglia Rosa for the first time.

Italian Longo Borghini wins Women's Giro d'Italia

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Red Sox top prospect won Future Skills Showcase on Saturday

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Tour de France prize money breakdown: How much will the winner, others make in 2024?

It'll be hard to find a more grueling sporting competition than the Tour de France. The annual cycling race is underway, as riders are competing in...

Tour de France prize money breakdown: How much will the winner, others make in 2024?

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