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Belgium’s Jasper Philipsen won stage 17 of the Tour de France following a bunch sprint.The Alpecin-Premier Tech rider powered over the line with a good gap over his rivals to win his first stage in what had been a frustrating three-week race.The 28-year-old won the prestigious green points jersey in 2023, but had struggled in this race to catch compatriot Tim Merlier in the final phases of sprints.After stage seven, he was seen on social media tossing his bike in frustration after his illustrious team-mate, the powerhouse classics legend Mathieu van der Poel had mis-timed his lead-out and Philipsen became…

On July 19, WWE filed to trademark “Alix Brooks.” This is the new ring name for Meghan Walker, who briefly went as Kylee Quinn. Full description: IC 041: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service; providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network; providing information in the fields of sports and entertainment via an online community portal; providing a website in the field of sports entertainment information; fan club services, namely, organizing sporting events…

Five-time Commonwealth champion bowler Alex Marshall and two-time judo champion Sarah Adlington will be Scotland’s flagbearers at Thursday’s Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow.With five golds, one silver and one bronze, Marshall is Scotland’s most successful athlete at the Commonwealth Games while Adlington is chasing an unprecedented third judo gold at the Games.England’s flagbearers will be Sian Honnor, a four-time medalist in bowls, and swimmer Luke Greenbank.Boxer Rosie Eccles, who turns 30 on the day of the ceremony, and bowler Daniel Salmon are Wales’ flagbearers.Northern Ireland’s duo will be confirmed on Thursday.”It is a huge honour and a great feeling,”…

The key point here is whether the transfers can be defined as a ‘swap deal’.One of the clauses in Uefa’s transfer regulations defining “player exchange transactions” is that such deals must be concluded within 45 days of each other.Clubs can still transfer players between themselves in that 45-day period, but those deals would have to be perceived as not connected to not be seen as part of a swap.Indeed Tottenham and Brighton moved centre-backs Jan Paul van Hecke and Luka Vuskovic between them in separate deals earlier this summer, though both clubs are some distance away from the threshold to…

Ipswich Town have signed Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old, who played five games for Morocco as they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, has signed a deal until the summer of 2030.Diop brings significant Premier League experience to an Ipswich squad promoted from the Championship last season having played 173 games in the top flight for Fulham and West Ham.”I’m excited to take the next step in my career at Ipswich Town,” said Diop.”I know how big the club is and have enjoyed all of the conversations I have had before making the…

Rhea Ripley shared an emotional reaction to Motionless in White’s WWE-inspired tribute on their new album. WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley took to X/Twitter to react to Motionless in White’s post for their new album, Decades. The tracklist has a song titled “Fight Like Hell,” which has references to Ripley, as it features the band singing “This Is My Brutality,” and there are some other wrestling references like a ring bell. “When the bell rings, will you bark or bite? I’m a landmine, step into my spotlight, hit you like a punchline. I’m puttin’ bodies in the seats like room full cap, watch…

Wrexham believe the move represents a next-level appointment as the club bids to bolster its hopes of reaching the Premier League.Nickson – who was also pivotal when Newcastle broke their transfer record to sign Miguel Almiron in 2019 – spent 15 years with the Magpies and will work closely with manager Phil Parkinson in his new position.Manager Parkinson has regularly been kept updated of developments on the pursuit of Nickson and is expected to fully utilise the former Newcastle chief’s wealth of experience.His exact duties have not yet been confirmed, although Nickson is expected to be involved in a mixture…

James Gilbert/Getty Images Tony D’Angelo is still the NXT Champion after a brutal Street Fight on Tuesday’s episode of “WWE NXT.” On this occasion, D’Angelo immediately met a face full of red mist from his challenger, Naraku (formerly known as NJPW’s EVIL), which left him temporarily blinded. This opening granted Naraku an early advantage, with a series of chair shots, steel step slams, and a toss into the nearby LED board following. Naraku furthered the assault with a suplex onto a stack of chairs as well. D’Angelo eventually managed to…

Rhys McClenaghan has done it all.A European, World, Commonwealth and Olympic champion on the pommel horse, he is undeniably one of the sport’s greats, but we’ve been warned to expect ‘Rhys 2.0’ in Glasgow.Northern Ireland’s gymnastics golden boy – who secured Ireland’s first Olympic gymnastics medal with his gold in Paris two years ago – was forced into a spell on the sidelines last year with a shoulder injury, but he is ready to bring a new routine over to Glasgow.”The Commonwealth Games is a good chance to show your work in progress. At the Olympic Games, you want to…

A 2023 victory over Troy Williamson should have been Agyarko’s springboard to bigger fights but it proved little more than a prelude to a frustrating 12 months with just one low-key outing.However, quickfire wins in spring 2025 led to a Windsor Park meeting with Ishmael Davis, edging a split decision verdict having pulled himself off the canvas and suffering a badly swollen eye.In April he was in Las Vegas, preparing to weigh-in for a final eliminator against Brandon Adams when the American collapsed and the fight was off.Despite the IBF ordering another final eliminator against former champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, a…