Tim Merlier celebrates winning stage three of the Tour de France on June 28, 2021
Tim Merlier prevails in another chaotic Tour de France race
Mathieu van der Poel retains the yellow jersey while Julian Alaphilippe remains second.
Jun 28, 16:41
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish not feeling the pressure ahead of Tour de France
The 30-time stage winner insists he is not out to beat the record of Eddy Merckx who won 34.
Jun 23, 16:14
Team Ineos' Chris Froome before the race on February 23, 2020
Five things to look out for in this year's Tour de France
Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish will be involved for the first time since 2018.
Jun 22, 07:44
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish to return to Tour de France after three-year absence
The 36-year-old has been given the chance to add to his 30 career stage wins.
Jun 21, 14:38
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish hails "incredible feeling" after victory in Turkey
The Briton last won in Dubai in February 2018.
Apr 12, 16:14
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish claims first victory for three years in Turkey
The Briton last won in Dubai in February 2018.
Apr 12, 13:49
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish secures record-equalling sixth career podium finish
Cavendish's podium tally hauled him level with Belgium's Ernest Sterckx.
Apr 7, 19:01
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish opens up on Deceuninck-QuickStep return
Mark Cavendish is back with the team where he won 44 races between 2013 and 2015.
Jan 13, 17:15
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish returns to Deceuninck-QuickStep for 2021 season
There had been speculation the Manxman's career was coming to an end.
Dec 5, 10:47
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish has no immediate plans to end his career
On Sunday, the 35-year-old had tearfully contemplated the possible end of his remarkable career.
Oct 14, 16:07
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish hints at retirement following Gent-Wevelgem
The last of his Tour victories came in 2016.
Oct 11, 16:53
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Team principal: 'Hard to say if Mark Cavendish will race at Tour de France again'
Bahrain-McLaren boss Rod Ellingworth believes it is 'hard to say' if Mark Cavendish will have the chance to add to his 30 stage wins.
Aug 28, 15:51
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish: 'I'm not ready for the Tour de France'
The 35-year-old has 30 career Tour stage wins, four short of Eddy Merckx's all-time record.
Aug 21, 18:32
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish left out of Bahrain-McLaren's Tour de France squad
Mark Cavendish's last stage victory came in 2016.
Aug 21, 15:38
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Thirteen-year-old wins award for skateboarding invention
Geary's 'Electrodeck' allows skaters to go faster and do more tricks without taking their feet off the board.
Aug 19, 10:11
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Team principal warns Mark Cavendish he is not guaranteed Tour de France spot
Race has been rescheduled for August 29.
May 28, 09:04
Team Ineos' Chris Froome before the race on February 23, 2020
The top 10 Tour de France riders of all time
From Eddy Merckx to Mark Cavendish, here are the greatest ever riders to have competed in the Tour.
Apr 17, 19:02
Bradley Wiggins pictured on October 26, 2018
A look back at Bradley Wiggins's historic Tour de France victory
Victory in 2012 was part of a remarkable summer for Bradley.
Apr 10, 11:46
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish in positive mood despite another frustrating period
The 34-year-old is used to training at home.
Apr 5, 18:46
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Danish rider remains confined to hotel room at Worlds amid coronavirus fears
Michael Morkov arrived in Berlin on Thursday having competed on the first four stages of the UAE Tour before its cancellation.
Feb 28, 22:27
The teams line up before the match in an empty stadium after fans were not allowed in over coronavirus fears at San Siro on February 27, 2020
FIFPro: 'Players scared of high-risk environments amid coronavirus outbreak'
The union has urged football authorities to 'act responsibly'.
Feb 28, 18:09
Gianni Infantino pictured on February 27, 2019
FIFA refuse to rule out postponing international matches due to coronavirus
A number of sporting events have already been affected by the spread of the virus.
Feb 28, 18:05
Team Ineos' Chris Froome before the race on February 23, 2020
UAE Tour cancelled over "suspected" coronavirus cases
The likes of Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish have remained in Abu Dhabi and will be tested for the disease.
Feb 28, 14:43
Team Ineos' Chris Froome before the race on February 23, 2020
UCI monitoring coronavirus situation as riders arrive in Berlin from UAE
All riders at the race have been placed under lockdown at their hotel and were being tested.
Feb 28, 11:54
Team Ineos' Chris Froome before the race on February 23, 2020
UCI still monitoring coronavirus situation
UAE Tour was cancelled on Thursday after two people fell ill but some cyclists have already made their way to Germany for the Track World Champs.
Feb 28, 10:53
Team Ineos' Chris Froome before the race on February 23, 2020
Chris Froome among riders tested for coronavirus as UAE Tour cancelled
Mark Cavendish will also be tested after the final two stages of the race on Friday and Saturday were abandoned.
Feb 27, 22:17
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Bahrain-McLaren boss Rod Ellingworth sets Tour de France glory as top target
Ellingworth is excited by the chance to harness the potential of McLaren both in developing equipment and riders.
Dec 10, 14:34
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Cavendish "full of confidence" after joining Bahrain-McLaren
The 30-time Tour de France stage winner has joined the newly-branded team.
Dec 9, 18:54
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
British Cycling head coach: 'Mark Cavendish Olympic hopes fading'
Cavendish is keen to ride in the Madison next summer.
Dec 3, 16:50
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish: 'I jumped at chance to join Bahrain-Merida'
The 34-year-old is set to finish his career with the team.
Oct 25, 14:17
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish to link up with Rod Ellingworth at Bahrain-Merida
The 34-year-old is set to finish his career with the team.
Oct 24, 21:40
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish outlines plans to try for 2020 Olympics
The 34-year-old won omnium silver at the Rio Games three years ago.
Sep 16, 16:14
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Rolf Aldag considered quitting over Mark Cavendish row
Aldag considered his position after he and team principal Doug Ryder gave conflicting statements on the matter.
Jul 7, 14:04
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Rolf Aldag: 'I was overruled over Mark Cavendish at Tour de France'
Aldag said he believed the 30-time Tour stage winner could have been competitive in the race.
Jul 6, 12:31
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Teammates "sad" over Mark Cavendish Tour de France exclusion
Cavendish was omitted by team principal Doug Ryder who chose not to attend the pre-race press conference.
Jul 6, 06:23
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish devastated after missing out on Tour de France selection
The 30-time Tour stage winner will not be on the start-line of the Tour for the first time since making his debut in 2007.
Jul 2, 11:16
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish left out of Tour de France squad
The 106th edition of the Tour begins on Saturday in Brussels.
Jul 2, 09:45
Geraint Thomas pictured in August 2018
Tour de France 2019: Five talking points
Will Geraint Thomas win the yellow jersey again?
Jun 28, 07:26
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Tour de Yorkshire riders appreciate taste of tough World Championship course
Mark Cavendish said the course was 'probably too hard for me'.
May 4, 09:27
Mark Cavendish pictured in October 2018
Mark Cavendish: 'I bottled it in Tour de Yorkshire'
Cavendish was well placed in the closing stages but ended up 18th after sitting up in the final few metres.
May 4, 09:24
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