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Froome has confirmed retirement after a career defined by four Tour de France titles and Grand Tour success, with a dramatic crash in 2019 and subsequent struggles ending his competitive career following injuries sustained in August 2025. He leaves as one of cycling’s most decorated riders, with seven Grand Tours won.
Manchester United fans have voiced anger after thousands of season-ticket accounts were restricted in a bid to curb ticket touting. Clubs say activity patterns indicate misuse, but supporters argue the action hits loyal fans. An appeals process is in place ahead of the season start.
Richard Carapaz seals his second stage win in three days, moving to the top of the King of the Mountains as the Tour enters its final mountain stretch. Remco Evenepoel maintains the race lead despite a testing day for UAE, while Pogacar’s position comes under renewed scrutiny as illness and crashes ripple through teams.
British rider Finlay Tarling has died after an accident during the Volta a Portugal’s eighth stage. NSN Development has withdrawn from remaining stages. Organisers say the race will continue in mourning with tributes to Tarling.
Finlay Tarling has died after a collision with a vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The incident has intensified debate over roadside safety, with riders’ union and experts urging better helmets and more robust race control as the sport faces rising speeds and costs.
Tadej Pogacar has extended his overall lead at the Vuelta a Espana after a hilly stage from Monaco to Manosque, where a late sprint saw Matthew Brennan secure his first Grand Tour stage win while Pogacar preserves the red jersey with a 9-second advantage.