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Athletes call on PM to tackle climate change

More than 300 British Olympians have signed an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling on the government to prioritise tackling environmental issues in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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U.S. cyclist Dygert crashes, out of road worlds

Time trial world champion Chloe Dygert crashed out in the UCI world championships after crashing into and toppling over a roadside barrier in the individual time trial.

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Cycling

2 freed after questioning in Tour de France probe

Two people questioned in a Tour de France doping probe around the team of former runner-up Nairo Quintana have been released without charge, a French prosecutor said Wednesday.

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Why a former Olympic site is finally removing the slur from its name

Renaming a major ski resort -- a place with great historical significance in sports -- is one key step towards removing the derogatory term from our culture. But it's just the beginning of what needs to be done.

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Pogacar, 21, 2nd youngest to win Tour de France

Tour de France rookie Tadej Pogacar is the second youngest to win the event and the youngest since World War II.

Track and Field

Pole vaulter breaks 26-year-old outdoor record

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis broke Sergey Bubka's 26-year-old outdoor world record on Thursday.

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Roglic retains Tour de France yellow jersey

Slovenian rider Primoz Roglic safely negotiated the last truly mountainous stage of this year's Tour de France, moving a big step closer to adding what would be his first Tour win to the Spanish Vuelta title he conquered last year.

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New Japan PM offered 'strong' support for Games

Japan's new prime minister has gotten the word out to the president of the International Olympic Committee that he is behind next year's delayed Tokyo Games.

Cycling

Lopez wins toughest stage; Roglic extends lead

Miguel Angel Lopez finished 15 seconds ahead of Primoz Roglic, who still extended his overall lead to 57 seconds, to win the toughest mountain stage of the Tour de France.