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SBS Australia
13 hours ago
- Sport
- SBS Australia
Race Centre is the place for all things Tour de France on SBS
SAINT-LARY-SOULAN PLA D'ADET, FRANCE - JULY 13: (L-R) Pavel Sivakov of France, Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - Yellow Leader Jersey and Mikel Landa of Spain and Team Soudal Quick-Step compete during the 111th Tour de France 2024, Stage 14 a 151.9km stage from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet 1653m / #UCIWT / on July 13, 2024 in Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet, France. (Photo by) Source: Getty /The place to watch the Tour de France - LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE - plus the fourth edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is right here on SBS or via the SBS On Demand Hub. As we continue to count down the days to the start of the 2025 editions of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, it's crucial to know where you can find everything to help you follow every pedal-stroke. That's why the Race Centre on the SBS Sport website is a Le Tour fan's new best friend, no matter if you're a life member of the couch peloton or just want to see who's winning while on the train to work in July. Launching prior to Stage 1, Race Centre will feature a detailed startlist with every team and rider participating, route profiles of all the stages and up to date stats and rankings throughout the event. Fans will also be able to tap into every kilometre of the action on the road with a live race tracker, where a real-time map of the route will show the peloton's progress from first to last kilometre and a timeline of the key events as they happen. Post-stage results, highlights, interviews and more will be available after the riders cross the line. Make sure to bookmark the Race Centre once it's available, or this article, so you don't miss a single moment of the biggest cycling race in the world while watching along on SBS and SBS On Demand. Watch now Share this with family and friends The SBS Cycling Podcast is a punchy podcast covering the world of professional cycling, coming to you during the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España.
ABC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Jess Fox wins women's canoe final at World Cup event in France
Three-time Olympic champion Jess Fox has won gold at the latest leg of the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup circuit in Pau, France. Fox claimed victory in the women's canoe final, a week after topping the podium at the World Cup event in La Seu, Spain. The Australian qualified fifth for the final in Pau, but dominated the medal round, despite attracting a time penalty. Fox (107.62) was victorious ahead of Czech Gabriela Satková (110.89) and France's Angèle Hug (111.69). "I didn't expect it would be that good because I had a penalty," Fox said. "But it felt really powerful and I gave it everything. "My arms are pounding right now, but really proud and so happy." Fox, who turned 31 earlier in the week, did not qualify for the women's kayak final. Her main focus this year is the World Championships, which will be held on her home course in Penrith in October. ABC
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
GB's Westley wins canoe slalom gold in Pau
Great Britain's Ryan Westley claimed his first career canoe slalom World Cup gold with victory in the men's C1 in Pau, 31-year-old's run of 97.74s was just enough to hold off France's Yohann Senechault and Spain's Miquel Trave who finished second and third respectively."I saw what those lads were putting down, listened to the commentary and I didn't really think I had it in me so it left me no option to just go for it," Westley said."I crossed the finish line and didn't expect to see green. I'm buzzing."It is his first World Cup gold having previously won two silvers and three Olympic champion Jessica Fox won the 35th gold of her career in the women's C1 victory for Westley comes after compatriot Lois Leaver earned bronze in the women's K1 on was a second successive medal for Leaver after she won bronze in kayak cross at the first World Cup leg of the season in La Seu d'Urgell in Spain last weekend.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
"Kevin Garnett literally posted him deep in the lane, knocked him down, and dunked the ball" - Phil Jackson recalls the Finals play that fueled Pau Gasol to work on his strength
"Kevin Garnett literally posted him deep in the lane, knocked him down, and dunked the ball" - Phil Jackson recalls the Finals play that fueled Pau Gasol to work on his strength originally appeared on Basketball Network. Phil Jackson deeply understood the emotional toll that the Los Angeles Lakers experienced after their loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Finals. While Kobe Bryant was undeniably the team's leader and driving force, "The Zen Master" also felt the heavy disappointment that weighed on Lakers' All-Star big man Pau Gasol. Advertisement The memory of that series remains vivid for Coach Jackson, particularly one specific play that served as a turning point in his perspective on Gasol. Despite Pau's impressive skills and relentless effort on the court throughout that playoff run, it became clear to Phil that he was not yet equipped to handle the intense physicality that NBA championship basketball demands. For Jackson, this realization highlighted the challenges the team was about to face if they really wanted to get back to their winning ways. Moreover, it also served as a rude awakening for Gasol. "The humbling defeat by the Celtics during the Finals was a challenge to Pau," the legendary coach reflected. "In the final game, early in the first period, Kevin Garnett literally posted him deep in the lane, knocked him down, and dunked the ball. Probably an offensive foul, but not a call in that Finals." Pau took it personally Like what Jackson sensed in his star power forward at the time, Gasol was also devastated. Though it was only Pau's first trip to the NBA Finals, the feeling of being so close to capturing the coveted championship and ultimately failing left the Spaniard dejected. Advertisement Instead of staying depressed, Gasol took it upon himself to spend the summer getting better. With the unwavering moral support of Coach Jackson and Kobe, "Meal Ticket" found the strength to rise again. He dedicated himself wholeheartedly to rigorous workouts, channeling his energy into building and strengthening his body. "Pau took the challenge and worked on his strength game and was able to fight back in the 2010 Finals," Jackson fondly recalled. As the muscles in his body were developing, Gasol's mind was undergoing a transformation as well. He was laser-focused on achieving nothing short of a championship victory next season, determined to not only contribute to the legacy of the storied franchise but also achieve his ultimate goal. With the entire Lakers organization rallying behind him, Pau felt the immense encouragement that fueled his ambition and drive. The combination of physical conditioning and mental fortitude set the stage for the versatile big man's inspiring comeback, reaffirming his commitment to winning the chip. Advertisement "It had a big effect. The frustration and the pain that it caused us and me personally," Gasol confided as he looked back at the Lakers' championship loss in '08. "It definitely fueled me. It made me a better player. It made me work harder. It made me more prepared. It made me more determined about winning a championship." "Kobe was the same way," he continued. "He had that fire in him. He wanted to win it so badly. That's why he always motivated me along with Phil to be the best version of myself and to be the best player that I could be. To push me and challenge me to be better, I took that personally. That's what mattered to me. It wasn't so much about comments made on the outside. It was a feeling that we didn't get this one, but we're going to do everything we can to get the next one. We put ourselves in a position to do that, and we did," Pau explained. Related: "Dad, you at 17, me at 17, who was better? I said, 'Listen, son...'" - Dominique Wilkins on the moment he realized his son didn't know how great of a player he was Pau got his revenge Just as how he envisioned it, Gasol bounced back stronger in the 2008-09 season. He showcased his all-around skills throughout the year, playing a pivotal role in leading the Lakers to an NBA championship victory over the Orlando Magic. Advertisement Building on this success, the six-time All-Star even elevated his performance to new heights in the following season. Pau delivered the most outstanding playoff performances of his NBA career, impressively averaging 19.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game in the 2009-10 postseason. What made this achievement even more significant was Gasol's chance to redeem the Lakers after their disappointing defeat in the '08 Finals. In a thrilling rematch, the Lakers faced off against the Celtics once again. Alongside Andrew Bynum, Gasol played a crucial role in helping his team secure the chip in seven hard-fought games and finally avenging their upsetting defeat. "Of course, Andrew Bynum was unable to play due to injury in the 2008 Finals," Phil further recounted. "But he was injury-free in the 2009 win over Orlando and the seven-game series vs the Celtics in 2010. He and Pau were a potent force together with that Laker team." Advertisement In retrospect, Gasol's championship journey with the Lakers is not only defined by his resilience and talent. It also solidified his place as a key figure in the franchise's history. Related: "They don't think he passes to Pau enough" - Grizzlies fans turned on Jason Williams for not getting the ball to Gasol sufficiently This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm angry' – Ronan O'Gara slates ‘main culprit' of La Rochelle's ‘wasted season' after play-off blow
RONAN O'Gara was unsparing in his criticism after La Rochelle missed out on a place in the Top 14 play-offs - particularly towards himself. His side were leapfrogged for the last play-off place by Castres after they fell to a 32-18 away defeat to Pau. Advertisement 2 They had been in sixth place before the final round of regular season fixtures Credit: AFP 2 The loss to eight-placed Pau ensured they dropped down to seventh Credit: AFP It was an especially bitter pill to swallow since they had seemed to be out the other side of a dismal four-month win-less stretch from January-April. Being overtaken by a solitary point in the standings would have rubbed further salt in the wound. Reflecting on the club missing out on the French post-season for the first time since 2018, the Munster icon made no attempt to hide what a body blow it came as. He admitted: "It's the end of a cycle. We need new ideas, new players, new tactics, a complete overhaul, and much more consistency… Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport "How can we play like that in such an important match? "There were some similarities with the team that had just won five in a row, but we were a bit like the team we saw in February, March, and April. "When we had our backs against the wall, we won five games to give ourselves the chance to play a 'round-of-16 match' tonight. "I feel like we just thought we'd turn up and do the job, but sport isn't like that. Pau deserved to win… Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union 'The coach was especially missing. We talk about discipline all week, but when the coach is suspended, he can't have any impact. "The main culprit is me. I'm frustrated, angry, disappointed. And I'm sad for the fans after all the bad games they have had. 'Big weekend' - Peter O'Mahony embarking on hectic gardening project as he aims to add '300 plants' "I'm sad for Brice (Dulin), I'm very sad for Tawera (Kerr-Barlow). He deserves much more than this.' The suspension he alluded to was dished out Advertisement The 48-year-old was last month slapped with it by French authorities for 'actions against a match official" during a January loss to Toulon. The severity of the ban seemingly led to a protest from O'Gara prior to his side's 30-29 victory over Vannes on May 10. While the veteran pair in retiring Brice Dulin and Stade Francais-bound Tawera Kerr-Barlow he mentioned are departing, there is some grounds for optimism based off their incoming player additions. Advertisement France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec, 23, jumps out among four arrivals for the 2025/2026 season. The others are Semi Lagivala, 22, Davit Niniashvili, 22, and Ugo Pacome, 20, are the others as it's clear the well-financed outfit are embarking on a youth movement. O'Gara is contracted with the south-western club until 2027 and has repeatedly said he intends to honour that contract rather than move on to pastures new.
