
Blasi wins Vuelta for first Grand Tour victory
Spanish cyclist Paula Blasi triumphs at the women’s Vuelta a Espana to claim her first Grand Tour victory.
MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026, 00:32

Spanish cyclist Paula Blasi triumphs at the women’s Vuelta a Espana to claim her first Grand Tour victory.

Marlie Packer scores four tries as England dominate Italy in the Women’s Six Nations to win 61-33. Packer is only three tries away from becoming England’s women all-time top try scorer. Her career tries for England stand at 58.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his side have to “keep fighting” to secure qualification for next season’s Champions League, as his side play out a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield in the Premier League.

Barcelona host Real Madrid in the second Clasico of the season, bidding to clinch a second consecutive La Liga title. They face a team in crisis, in a rivalry where there is no mercy.

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Isabel Rowe scores 20 points as Wigan Warriors dominate York Valkyrie to reach a second consecutive Challenge Cup final.

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British number one Cameron Norrie exits the Italian Open in the second round with a straight-set defeat by Argentina’s Thiago Agustin Tirante.

By Monday, 11 May, all participating nations must submit a provisional squad list containing between 35 and 55 players.

The Junior Springboks will take on New Zealand in their Under-20 Rugby Championship decider on Saturday in Gqeberha.

Orlando Pirates continue their hunt for Betway Premiership glory as they take on Magesi at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday night.

A controversial incident saw a Springbok and Stormers stalwart suffer another unfortunate injury on Friday night.

Le Mans is most commonly known for its 24-hour race, but the city’s football club is backed by big-name sportsmen and on a rapid rise.

Luis Suarez says he “would never say no” to a return to international football if Uruguay needed him for the World Cup.

Victor Wembanyama scores 39 points as the San Antonio Spurs go 2-1 up in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals – while the New York Knicks are one win from progressing.

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday’s heavyweight world-title fight between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois.

Defender James Hill tells Michael Timbs that he and his team-mates are determined to qualify for Europe for the first time in Bournemouth’s history, as a thank you to boss Andoni Iraola who is leaving in the summer.

Jens Berthel Askou’s Motherwell could determine the destination of the Scottish top-flight title – but who is the man behind the Fir Park revolution?

Orlando Pirates legend Lucky Lekgwathi believes the Buccaneers finally have the opportunity and momentum to end Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance.

ex-Kaizer Chiefs attacker Junior Khanye believes Mamelodi Sundowns can no longer rely on Themba Zwane after the veteran midfielder struggled against Amakhosi.

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou believes Sipho Chaine has done enough to earn a place in the Bafana Bafana squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup in the United States and Mexico.