Horse & HoundEquestrian
Following a disappointing performance at last summer's European Championship, two-time world dressage champion Lottie Fry went back to basics with trainer Anne van Olst. The rebuild focused on harmony and preparation to help her horse Glamourdale return to his best form.
Horse & HoundEquestrian
French Olympic medallist Astier Nicolas and Hitchqote Du Coudray secured the lead in the dressage standings at the Agria Blenheim Horse Trials with a perfect score of 10. The pair was among the final competitors in the GFS Saddles CCI4*-S young horse championship.
Horse & HoundEquestrian
The BEVA 2026 congress hosted a debate on the boundaries of a veterinarian's role and the conflict of interest between humans and horses. Experts held opposing views on whether everyday equine welfare is truly their constant endeavour.
Cycling NewsCycling
Pepijn Reinderink of Soudal-QuickStep secured a solo victory on stage 3 of the Tour de Luxembourg after launching a decisive breakaway 7km from the line. He held off a late chase to finish just one second ahead of the runner-up.
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The UCI Ethics Commission has handed a 10-year ban to Ladislav Demko, former head of performance at Hess Cycling. The sanction follows multiple breaches of the UCI Code of Ethics involving aggressive language, humiliation, and intimidation.
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Lennert Van Eetvelt of Lotto-Intermarché won Stage 3 of the Tour of Slovakia and took over the race lead. Van Eetvelt and Henrique Bravo made a decisive move on the final climb of Kohútka to seal the stage.
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Tim Merlier of Soudal-QuickStep secured his 11th victory of the season by winning the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen for the second time in two years. He edged out Dylan Groenewegen in a sprint finish in Koolscamp, while Søren Wærenskjold took third place.
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Tristan McKee secured the 2026 ARCA Menards Series East championship with a second-place finish at the Bush's Best 200. Meanwhile, his teammate Carson Brown won the race to claim his third ARCA victory of the season.
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Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur stated that resolving the team's top-speed gap to Mercedes will be a long process due to cost-cap constraints and engine production lead times. Ferrari aims for incremental gains for the rest of the 2026 season before launching a revised power unit next year.
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Team Principal Fred Vasseur stated that closing Ferrari's top-speed gap to Mercedes will take time due to engine manufacturing lead times and cost-cap constraints. The team is focusing on incremental gains for the rest of the 2026 season before introducing a fully revised power unit in 2027.
Cycling NewsCycling
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships will take place in Montreal, Canada, featuring a week of racing for the rainbow jerseys. Cycling fans around the world can watch the action through official TV channels and streaming platforms.
Horse & HoundEquestrian
The only two horses bred by Kate Willis and Mel Pritchard are both competing at the Agria Blenheim Horse Trials this week. Armscote Explorer is making her debut with rider Ros Canter, while her full brother Ditchford Explorer is competing with Ben Way.
AutosportMotorsport
Cadillac Formula 1 shareholder Mark Walter is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the diversion of billions of dollars from policyholders' funds into his private business network. A spokesperson for an affiliated insurance company stated that no court has found any wrongdoing and that they intend to defend the case vigorously.
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BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team #37 secured pole position for the 2026 Bol d’Or at Circuit Paul Ricard, leading a BMW 1-2 in qualifying. The result earned the squad five vital bonus points, while standings leader YART Yamaha #1 will start from seventh.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has played down speculation regarding a future move to Ferrari following his victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Despite the rumors, the championship leader expressed deep gratitude for the enthusiastic reception he received from the local crowd at Monza.
Horse & HoundEquestrian
Young British rider Tom Woodward has announced the retirement of his 19-year-old horse, Low Moor Lucky, who took him to his first five-star start and national under-25 title. The announcement was timed to coincide with the five-year anniversary of their first international victory at Cornbury.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. cleared up rumors after accidentally reposting a three-year-old announcement about driver Zane Smith on X. Speaking on his podcast, he explained that he mistook the old Trackhouse Racing post for new news after failing to check the date.
Cycling NewsCycling
Uno-X Mobility has signed Basque racer Usoa Ostolaza from Laboral Kutxa-Fundácion Euskadi on a three-year contract. The 28-year-old 2024 Spanish champion is recognized as one of the peloton's top climbers.
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Female cyclists will race a 39.2km time trial in Montreal this weekend at the Road World Championships, matching the men's distance. This marks the longest time trial course for women in the history of the Championships.
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Cyclo-cross star Fem van Empel is set to restart her racing career this autumn after signing for FDJ United-Suez. The move marks the 24-year-old's return ten months after taking a break from competition.