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Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury

Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury

Chris Froome will make his return to competitive cycling at the UAE Tour this weekendFour-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome says he feels like he has been given a "second chance" following his serious crash last summer.The 34-year-old has been out for eight months after being badly injured in a Criterium du Dauphine practice ride.Speaking before his return to action at the UAE Tour on Sunday, the Team Ineos rider said: "It's all I've thought about for months, being back racing."Froome broke a hip and fractured his right femur, elbow and ribs last June.He added: "It feels like I've…
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Europa League: Copenhagen v Celtic

11,53711,537viewing this pageBBC Radio Scotland 810MW/DAB/onlineGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Clive LindsayAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:5919:59Three changes for BragaRangers v Braga (20:00)Braga make three changes from the side that stunned Benfica 1-0 in Lisbon at the weekend.In comes defender Bruno Viana and attackers Abel Ruiz and Francisco Trincao. Making way are 20-year-old defender David Carmo as well as Galeno and Ricardo Horta.Posted at 19:5719:57Post updateRangers v Braga (20:00)Here come the teams into a noisy Ibrox...Posted at 19:5719:57'A…
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Europa League: Club Bruges v Man Utd

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Emma SandersAll times stated are UKPosted at 20:0020:00KICK-OFFWolves 0-0 EspanyolOff we go at Molineux too.KICK-OFFOlypiakos 0-0 ArsenalPosted at 19:5919:59'It's a different competition'Wolves v Espanyol (20:00 GMT)WolvesWolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on opponents Espanyol, who are currently bottom of La Liga:"The table doesn't mean anything, it's a different competition and we're going to face a very tough opponent with quality players."Abelardo [Fernandez] is a good manager. I know him, I've faced him before and it's…
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Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz

Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz

Ben Youngs (left) made his England debut in 2010 while Willi Heinz (right) made his in 2019Guinness Six Nations: England v IrelandVenue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Sunday, 23 February Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra; follow live text commentary online; watch highlights on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website & app.Ben Youngs says there is no "rivalry" between him and Willi Heinz despite the Gloucester scrum-half replacing him in England's team against Scotland.Youngs, 30, began the Six Nations opener in France but was on the bench for the win at Murrayfield.Head coach Eddie Jones names…
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Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

England's matches at Wembley on 19 and 23 June were among the games for which fans thought they had bought ticketsUefa has apologised for a technical error over Euro 2020 tickets that has left fans hundreds of pounds out of pocket.A new batch of tickets for this summer's tournament was made available on Wednesday for fans unsuccessful in the initial ballots.Fans who thought they had secured tickets then also bought flights and accommodation - but received an email hours later from European football's governing body to say the transactions had been cancelled. "Tickets became available due to the failure of…
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Scottish Cup: Kilmarnock v Aberdeen -up

2,0162,016viewing this pageGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Clive LindsayAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:3219:32Broadfoot 'infectious' - DyerKilmarnock v Aberdeen (19:45)Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer says Sunday's defeat by Hibs was not a major blow to his side's confidence."It's a big game for us, and for them as well, to get to the next round of the cup," he tells BBC Scotland. "It is important we put on a good show but most important we win the game."It is about…
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Champions League: Tottenham v RB Leipzig

Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Emlyn BegleyAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:3119:31Post updatePosted at 19:2819:28commentsGet Involved#bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)SMS Message: I think Spurs are going to have a really tough game today. Don't have a striker, playing against a great team in my opinion with great players. But we all saw what Lucas Moura did against Ajax last season in the semi-finals. from Henry, Leamington Spa I think Spurs are going to have a really tough…
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Manchester City v West Ham United

24,91424,914viewing this pageGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Gary RoseAll times stated are UK4 minsPost updateMan City 0-0 West HamMichael Antonio is the clear outlet for West Ham tonight and he chases a long hoof from midfield, tussling with Aymeric Laporte. The Manchester City defender tumbles and the hosts are awarded a free kick, much to Antonio's annoyance.Posted at 19:3319:33'City want to do talking on the pitch'Man City 0-0 West HamLeon OsmanFormer Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports…
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Manchester United: ‘Touch and go’ whether Marcus Rashford will play again this season

Manchester United: ‘Touch and go’ whether Marcus Rashford will play again this season

Rashford had been suffering from 'minor discomfort' before playing against Wolves and injuring his back, Solskjaer saidManchester United striker Marcus Rashford's injury is "more severe" than the club expected and it is "touch and go" if he will play again this season.The England international, 22, was injured after coming on as a substitute during the FA Cup third-round replay win against Wolves on 15 January.The forward has scored 19 goals for United this season and is also a doubt for the Euro 2020 campaign this summer."We can't rush him," manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said."Hopefully he will play again this season…
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‘Bigger, if not better than Mayweather v Pacquiao’

‘Bigger, if not better than Mayweather v Pacquiao’

Deontay Wilder says his "moment in time is finally here" and that his rematch with Tyson Fury is "bigger, if not better than Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao" because of the interest and ticket sales generated so far.WATCH MORE: 'All bullies fold when you stand up to them' - Fury on WilderWATCH MORE: Witness Wilder's punching powerPODCAST: 5 Live Boxing with Costello & Bunce: 'When someone stands up to Wilder, he'll fold'Read More
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