Cavendish will line up for Saturday’s opening stage in Florence with 34 Tour stage wins to his name, sharing the all-time record with Eddy Merckx.

McGregor’s June return was cancelled on short notice after the former champion broke his toe

Scotland were denied crucial penalty against HungaryRosetti says Attwell decision on Simons also correctUefa has defended the decision to deny Scotland a penalty in their defining defeat against Hungary, insisting it was “just physical contact” that had caused the midfielder Stuart Armstrong to fall to the ground.The remarks follow outspoken criticism by …

Hosts ponder whether to start Füllkrug up front with potential for a stormy night against unfancied DenmarkFirst, the insects. There has been an infestation of mosquitoes at Germany’s training camp in Herzogenaurach in Bavaria, one that has claimed numerous victims, with a fortnight of humid weather rendering the squad’s outdoor viewing garden – which …

Former France international has dedicated himself to his adopted country and now faces last-16 clash with SpainIt was known long before the press conference Willy Sagnol gave before Georgia’s game against Portugal that the French manager did not suffer fools gladly. What was not so well known was his remarkable command of colloquial English. “Twats,” …

Maheta Molango calls for change to Premier League PSRMolango says Afcon move is ‘disrespectful’Maheta Molango, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, has described the loophole that encourages academy products to be sold by clubs in order to balance the books as “nonsensical” and called for a change to the Premier …

Six impairment-specific finals take place this weekend, including Everton against Portsmouth in the Amputee Cup“Football Your Way” is the name of the Football Association’s three-year plan to improve disability football at every level. Its impact will be clear this weekend at St George’s Park, where Sean Jackson’s way from Sunday league football on …

Road to international status has not been easy but Hull KR star hopes England debut on Saturday is ‘not the pinnacle’It is only a few years since Elliot Minchella would discuss the fortunes of the England rugby league side with the people he worked with on a building site in West Yorkshire. This weekend, however, those former colleagues will watch him …

Big-serving left-hander is seeded for first time at a grand slam after breakthrough win against Carlos AlcarazThere may have been some indifferent football from England and Scotland in the Euros, and Andy Murray may be straining to be fit enough for one last Wimbledon, but there is at least good news for British sports fans in the emergence of Jack …

Stuart Pringle says profits are ploughed back into event£629 for four-day grandstand ticketsThe managing director of the British Grand Prix, Stuart Pringle, has issued a staunch defence of the ticket pricing for this year’s race, emphasising that the money made from the event is ploughed back into the circuit and British motorsport, after criticism from …

Late takeover bid for women’s team falls throughFifth tier is best case but whole set-up could be closedReading have requested to withdraw from the Women’s Championship, after an 11th-hour bid to take over the women’s arm of the club fell through, and the entire women’s and girls’ programme could soon be closed down.Multiple age-group teams were …

The selection rates an excellent each-way bet for the big betting race of the weekend at NewcastleThe success of Big Evs in last season’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint drew something of a line under Mick Appleby’s former status as the “king of the sand”, but the trainer has a fine chance to notch another big win on the all-weather when Howth …

Fears rise for open-water swimming and triathlon eventsOrganisers insist dry July weather will solve issuesThe river Seine is still failing water quality tests one month before the Paris Olympics when it is scheduled to host the open-water swimming competition and the swimming leg of the triathlon, results revealed on Friday.The latest tests, completed last …

The attacker's partner Rebecca Cooke has had a baby boy and Foden has made a swift return to Germany. He is back in training at England's Weimar base, ahead of their last-16 clash.

SIMON JONES: The 25-year-old midfielder has turned down a proposed move to Brighton and is waiting for Chelsea to agree terms with Leicester after an opening bid was made on Friday.

Conor McGregor has admitted he is 'in deep pain' watching UFC 303 fight week go ahead without him. It was supposed to be the big comeback after three years out.

Depending on who you ask, ex-Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas is a threat to women's sports, an inspiration to marginalized trans athletes, or a mere talking point for politicians.

England's most likely full route to Euro 2024 glory has been named by Opta's supercomputer. The Three Lions are preparing for the knockout phase of the tournament in Germany.

Philogene grew up in Villa's academy where his early promise attracted enquiries from Paris St Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona who have kept him on their watch list.

The former England manager stunned the world of football back in January when he announced that he had 'about a year' to live and was battling pancreatic cancer .