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
Paris-Roubaix 2025, it's official: Pogacar will be at the start
Confirmation comes from UAE Team Emirates-XRG and the Slovenian's renunciation of the E3 Saxo Bank Classic 2025 and the Gand-Wevelgem 2025 precisely to give priority to the assault on the Hell of the North
Cycling, Affini's dreams: "I want the Italian time trial title and the Tour debut"
The European time trial champion opens up to a 2025 full of ambitions, with the exception of the world championship: "I think the route in Rwanda is more suited to climbers like Evenepoel, Pogacar, Vingegaard or Roglic. Or like our Cattaneo"
Tour de France 2026, the start will be from Barcelona
Next year, the Grande Boucle will start in Spain for the third time in the history of the competition: a team time trial will start, followed by the Pyrenees on stage 3
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, Alaphilippe: "It was the right time to change team"
The Frenchman talks about his move from Soudal Quick-Step to Tudor Pro Cycling Team, with a dream in particular: "I would really like to be at the Tour de France"
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 World Championships 2025, the Danish coach: "Vingegaard is the only one who can beat Pogacar"
The new technical commissioner Morkov launches the Visma-Lease a Bike rider towards the world championship appointment in Rwanda: "He has often made other choices, but today I think the time has come to be there for the national team"
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, clothing regulations change
The Uci, starting from the beginning of February, is cracking down on extra accessories, which are now banned. In fact, the stomach towel used in time trials to improve aerodynamics will be banned
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"
Cycling, Milan and its goals: "I dream of the Classics and the yellow jersey at the Tour"
The Friulian talks about the season that has just begun: "I know I still have to grow, maybe putting the track aside. Ganna? He has everything to do well at the Milan-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix"
Cycling, Bardet: "Changes are needed or this sport will die"
The Frenchman criticizes the system of promotions and relegations and the distribution of financial resources: "This way we lose attractiveness and many medium-small teams will disappear"
Vuelta 2025, Pogacar will be there. Confirmation of UAE Team Emirates XGR
General manager Matxin announces the presence of the Slovenian in Spain, who will thus try to enter the restricted circle of the authors of the Triple Crown
Cycling, Cavendish having second thoughts about retiring?
Surprisingly, the Briton, after a criterium in Belgium, opens up to the possibility of continuing his career: "I'm done with the Tour de France, but I still don't know what the future holds"
Why Bernard and Ballerini were fined at the 2024 Tour de France: what happened
Lidl-Trek and Astana Qazaqstan Team riders punished with 200 Swiss francs for 'behavior contrary to the image of cycling'
Tour de France 2024, Cavendish in history: "I worked hard to experience this emotion"
The Briton, as of today the rider to have won the most stages at the Grande Boucle (35), does not hide the fatigue and emotion after the success which earned him the overtaking of Merckx: "I had tough days, but I knew I could do it"
Tour, times and speed of the climbs of stage 2. Monstrous Pogacar on San Luca
In the stage in which he wins the yellow jersey, Pogacar also becomes the new 'KOM' of the ascent of San Luca according to the statistics offered by the Strava app
Tour de France 2024, Bardet's tale in the yellow jersey: "A dream ending"
Mix of joy and emotion for the Frenchman, first leader of the general classification. Bettiol instead criticizes himself: "At team level, with Healy's shot, we did something wrong"
Tour de France, Bardet wins in Rimini and takes the yellow jersey
Escape at the right time for the French runner, who at thirty-three years old manages to hold the single record for the first time. For Bardet it is the fourth career victory at the Tour de France. A stage of great depth with many emotions right from the start in Florence
The stages of the Tour de France 2024 and the altitudes: the route in summary
From Florence to Bologna, up to Nice, many climbs and departure in Italy in honor of Pantani: 53 thousand meters of altitude difference and the highest point set on the Bonnette. Here is the Grande Boucle 111
Tour de France 2024 on TV and streaming: where to see it and who the commentators are (Rai and Eurosport)
Everything is ready for the 111th edition of the Grande Boucle, which further catalyses media attention for two historic events: the departure from Italy and the arrival in Nice
Tour de France, departure from Florence: what a show the presentation of the teams was
In the Tuscan capital, the fans embrace the champions, who take to the stage one by one two days before the start of the Grand Boucle. A city in celebration. Pogacar: “See you on the streets”. Vingegaard: “For me it is already a success to be here
Tour de France 2024, Kuss forced to withdraw. Meanwhile, there will be 8 Italians at the start
Visma-Lease a Bike loses Vingegaard's lieutenant, replaced by Lemmen. The Italian team in Florence is taking shape: Ciccone and Bettiol will lead it
Tour de France 2024, Vingegaard fears Roglic and 'forgets' Pogacar
Surprisingly, the Dane, fresh from 2 wins in a row, mentions his former teammate as a possible great rival and not the Slovenian from UAE Team EmiratesVollering wins the Tour de France Women, Van Vleuten retires
Demi Vollering, 26, of the SD Worx team, won the Tour de France women for the first time in her career. The final victory came after a hat-trick in the Ardennes classics. Lotte Kopecky and Katarzyna Niewiadoma, joint second.Alice and Maria Giulia, cousins from Seregno at the Tour de France
Tomorrow, Alice Arzuffi and Maria Giulia Confalonieri, cousins from Seregno, will participate in the Tour de France. Arzuffi arrives after a good Baloise Ladies Tour, while Confalonieri tries to carve out her own space. An adventure that will culminate with the Pau time trial.
Vingegaard's numbers in the Tour time trial: this is how he asphalted Pogacar (and all the others)
The details of the Dane's great progression which almost earns him the mortgage on the yellow jersey. With one exception: on the Cote de Domancy the strongest was Ciccone
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
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.
Tony D'Amico stays at Atalanta: no return to Milan as managerTony D'Amico, Atalanta's sporting director, will not return to Milan. Atalanta is targeting the British market with John Murtough.
Tony D'Amico, Atalanta's sporting director, will not return to Milan. Atalanta is targeting the British market with John Murtough.
Sassuolo in Serie A: Economic Impact and Earnings ProspectsOne of the many group celebrations of this black and green season (bows)
Sassuolo's return to Serie A brings an increase of 45-50 million thanks to TV rights, sponsors and stadium.In sight
Trump: "An honor to have the Italian PM here. We have a great relationship, she is a friend"
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.