There won’t be many wins in 2026 that carry more value than Michael Valgren’s victory at Tirreno-Adriatico. The 34-year-old Dane is a former winner of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and the Amstel Gold Race, but after a horrific crash in 2022, nothing seemed to suggest he would ever reach that level again....

It took a while, but Filippo Conca is back in the WorldTour. The 26-year-old Italian had slipped far down the pro cycling ranks in recent years due to a variety of circumstances, riding this season in the crisp white kit of gravel squad Swatt Club. Everything changed in June, when Conca sensationall...

The Winnipeg Sea Bears secured their first-ever Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) championship with a thrilling 98-84 victory over the Brampton Honey Badgers at the Canada Life Centre. Winnipegger Simon Hildebrandt hit the game-winning three-pointer, marking a historic moment for the team and the city. The win, which drew a record crowd of 12,519 fans, broke the previous league attendance record. Hildebrandt’s shot echoed the legacy of Chad Posthumus, a late Winnipegger who scored the winning basket in the team’s inaugural game in 2023. The victory capped a remarkable playoff run for the Sea Bears, who overcame challenges including player departures and a canceled series opener against Brampton. Coach Mike Raimbault honored Posthumus’s memory by allowing his parents to cut down the net. Guard Xavier Moon, named finals MVP, led the team with 29 points and emphasized the significance of winning in a city that had never before advanced to a playoff game. The win symbolizes Winnipeg’s growing impact in Canadian basketball, inspiring local youth to pursue their dreams on the national stage.

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One of the two captivating tournaments held in Italy, the Coppa Duca D'Aosta, was a 10-goal tournament that brought joy to people.