Cycling, wild card rules change in Grand Tours
UCI adds a slot to the invitations available to race direction. Green light for Alaphilippe at the Tour de France, while the Giro d'Italia 'engages' Pidcock
Volta a Catalunya 2025, Roglic wins ahead of Ayuso
Between the two next rivals also at the Giro d'Italia 2025 a week-long battle not without twists. The Slovenian: "Today I had my back to the wall and I had to do something: luckily it went well"
'Coppi e Bartali', just the appetizer: "Working to bring more races"
Cycling, Mayor Fabbri and organizer Amici confirm: the most immediate goal is the Giro dell'Emilia
The Mtb Stage Race scheduled from June 23rd from Lizzano. Appenninica show between peaks and surprises
A 320-kilometer route with a total of 12.200 meters of elevation gain. This is the Appenninica Mtb Stage route...
Egan Bernal will be at the Giro d'Italia 2025. First the challenge at Vingegaard in Catalonia
The Colombian is ready to return after his fall a month ago: "I haven't lost much in terms of training". His return to the Volta a Catalunya, before the Corsa Rosa in May after a 4-year absence
Cycling, Bernal suffers a broken collarbone
Another stop for the Colombian, who fell in the Clasica Jaen Paraiso Interior. "I'm sorry for the accident, but at the same time I'm confident in the way I'm racing"
Cycling, Pogacar on the Vuelta-Paris-Roubaix dilemma: "I can't confirm anything"
The Slovenian, tenth in the first stage of the UAE Tour, won by Milan, does not commit himself on the recent rumours that his program will change also to the benefit of the Giro d'Italia: "It's too early to talk about it"
Cycling, it's now official: Geraint Thomas will retire at the end of the year
After months of speculation and rumours, the Welshman confirmed his imminent retirement on his social media pages: "A very long journey, full of satisfaction and good memories"
Cycling, Villa on the possible role as Italy coach: "I'd prefer to stay on the track"
The current head of the Italian delegation on the oval seems lukewarm to the idea of taking up Bennati's legacy: "But obviously the Federation has the final say"
Giro d'Italia 2025, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe focuses on Roglic: "He can win"
The German team, through sports director Algan, explains the choice to have the Slovenian run only two races in spring: "Even though he is still a growing rider, we need to manage his energy better"
Cycling/2. 'Ali Dorate'Montale, what a team. Forty years of activity
The company chaired by Maurizio Guastadini boasts a glorious past and is preparing for new challenges.
Étoile de Bessèges 2025, Benjamin Thomas: "We runners treated like circus animals"
The controversy over the controversial French race does not subside. The Cofidis cyclist digs deep into the issue of safety: "We should have more consideration. Instead, for a little money they put our lives at risk"
Cycling, Bernal national time trial and road champion: "I'm speechless"
The Colombian chooses a sensational double success in his homeland to relaunch himself after 1348 days of fasting: "During this period I have thought about retiring several times, but now I want to repay those who helped me to be reborn"
Paris-Roubaix 2025, Matxin stops Pogacar: "It's not in his plans, but..."
UAE Team Emirates XRG manager dampens enthusiasm after Slovenian's reconnaissance in the Arenberg Forest. However, there is still a glimmer of hope: "The final decisions will be made after Flanders"
Cycling, Pogacar trains in Arenberg Forest: Paris-Roubaix in sight?
Surprisingly, the Slovenian, together with Wellens, races on the stones of the most iconic stretch of the Hell of the North, officially not in the seasonal programs. But the fans can now dream of the twist
Cycling, Bernal's rebirth: the Colombian returns to winning after 1348 days
The Ineos Grenadiers rider, in view of his participation in the 2025 Giro d'Italia, warms up his engines by winning the national time trial title, thus closing a very complicated three-year period
Giro d'Italia 2025, Pogacar opens a glimmer of hope: "I'll decide after the Classics"
Surprisingly, the Slovenian does not close the door to the Corsa Rosa, in a runoff with the Vuelta: "It will depend on the form and weight. But the Tour remains the certainty"
Cycling, Geraint Thomas: "Complicated start to the season. The Tour? The most beautiful race"
The Welshman does not hide his disappointment for the Australian expedition, but he is already looking to the future in what will be his last season: "I would have liked to do the Giro, but the Grande Boucle is on another level"
Giro d'Italia 2025, Carapaz: "I would like to win again"
The Ecuadorian dreams of repeating his 2019 triumph: "The last Vuelta confirmed to me that I can still fight for the top positions in the most prestigious races"
Giro d'Italia 2025, Landa and Gaudu at the start
The virtual startlist of the Corsa Rosa is growing, and will be presented in Rome on Monday 13 January. The Spaniard: "One of the races I care about most"Van Vleuten wins the 2nd stage of the women's Giro d'Italia, Sofia Collinelli 150th
Van Vleuten wins the second stage of the women's Giro d'Italia: 102 km from Bagno a Ripoli to Marradi. Sofia Collinelli, the only Ravenna rider in the Giro, is 150th, 13'45" behind the winner.
Palladino: "Proud of the semi-final. Riera was not respectful with me"
Fiorentina coach analyses the draw against Celje and Fiorentina's arrival in the Conference League semi-final against Betis Sevilla
Atalanta, captain Rafael Toloi on the verge of a starting shirt on Sunday night at the Meazza against MilanRafael Tolói, 33 years old, Italian-Brazilian defender, captain of Atalanta and player of the Italian national team
Without Kolasinac and Posch, the 35-year-old from Matogrosso is Gasperini's first defensive option
Fiorentina–NK Celje in Conference League: probable lineups and where to watch the match on TVepa12023504 Fiorentina's head coach Raffaele Palladino reacts during the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals 1st leg soccer match between NK Celje and AFC Fiorentina, in Celje, Slovenia, 10 April 2025. EPA/ANTONIO BAT
The Viola, strong of the 2-1 of the first leg, are looking for a favorable result to reach the semifinals. Kick-off at 18:45
Inter, Inzaghi: "We were good and we helped each other. We did a great job"Inter Milan's head coach Simone Inzaghi (L) celebrates at the end of the match of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 2st leg match between Inter Milan and FC Bayern Munich at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, 16 April 2025. ANSA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO
"Bayern were a very difficult team to face. We really wanted to get through to the next round"
Lipani: double promotion in the family with Sassuolo and Virtus EntellaThe Lipani cousins celebrate two promotions: Luca with Sassuolo in Serie A and Iacopo with Virtus Entella in Serie B.
The Lipani cousins celebrate two promotions: Luca with Sassuolo in Serie A and Iacopo with Virtus Entella in Serie B.
Ancona challenges Fossombrone to defend fifth place and access to the playoffsAncona faces Fossombrone in the penultimate derby to maintain fifth place in the standings and access the playoffs.
Ancona faces Fossombrone in the penultimate derby to maintain fifth place in the standings and access the playoffs.
Mirco Antenucci: Tribute from the Curva Ovest and Challenge for Salvation with SpalMirco Antenucci applauds, and in the background the choreography dedicated to him (Photo Bp)
The West curve celebrates Antenucci with an emotional choreography. The captain aims for salvation to close with a flourish.
TeamSystem VL Under 19 eliminated by Stella Azzurra Roma in the semi-final of the national play-offsDavid Cornis top scorer of VL under 19
TeamSystem VL Under 19 was defeated 73-53 by Stella Azzurra Roma in the semi-final of the national play-offs.
Virtus: the importance of Pajola and Hackett in the game and defenseAlessandro Pajola, 25 years old and Daniel Hackett, 37 the playmakers of Virtus (Ciamillo)
Pajola and Hackett, fundamental for Virtus, create play and defense. Their energy is crucial for the team's success.
Jannik Sinner: the anticipation and mental strength that distinguish himThe sport of tennis - archive photo
Fans await Sinner at the Monte Carlo Country Club, but his mental strength sets him apart from his opponents.
Rimini and Fortitudo: Historic Challenge at PalaDozza on Easter MondayCoach Attilo Caja, 63 years old, gives the final instructions to Fortitudo
Rimini and Fortitudo face each other at PalaDozza in the penultimate day of Serie A2, between history and rivalry.