Cycling

Welsh cyclist Stephen Williams has signed a two-year contract extension with Israel-Premier Tech (IPT). Williams, 27, won August’s Arctic Race of Norway to record the second stage-race victory of his career. The former Bahrain-Victorious rider was a last-minute recruit for Israel-Premier Tech in December 2022, after the collapse of another team. “I settled in very
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Germany’s Lennard Kamna soloed to victory on stage nine of the Vuelta a Espana as American Sepp Kuss retained the leader’s red jersey. Italy’s Matteo Sobrero was second, with Australia’s Chris Hamilton third on the 184.5km stage from Cartagena to Collado de la Cruz de Caravaca. Poor conditions at the finish meant general classification (GC)
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Getty Images Huge crowds have turned out for the start of the annual Tour of Britain. Competitors started the first 164km (102 miles) stage in Altrincham before cycling around Greater Manchester. Dutch rider Olav Kooij was the first to reach the Deansgate finish after they endured punishing climbs in Ramsbottom. Before the race, Spanish cyclist
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