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Combat sport: Bisping carries British hopes
Michael Bisping carries the hopes of British mixed martial arts on his improbably-broad shoulders tomorrow, when he takes on legendary American Dan Henderson at UFC 100, the biggest event in the emerging combat sport's ten-year history.
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Chris Boardman: 'I just didn't have enough testosterone for the Tour'
Friday, 10 July 2009
The Brian Viner Interview: He won Olympic gold, set world records, and wore the famous yellow jersey three times, but the eminence grise of British cycling knows the current generation can achieve even greater highs.
Tour de France: Millar's brave bid is thwarted on final climb
Friday, 10 July 2009
Chasing pack hunt down and pass the tiring Briton within sight of finishing line
The Ten Best Sporting Meltdowns
Friday, 10 July 2009
This year's Formula One World Championship has been described as Jenson Button's to lose.
Guy Adams: UFC - a sports phenomenon rooted in reality TV
Friday, 10 July 2009
I’ve been fortunate enough to swap LA for Las Vegas for the remainder of this week, where I’ll be covering Saturday’s historic 100th UFC event, in all its glorious detail, for the Independent's sports pages and website.
Tour de France - full details in a page
Friday, 10 July 2009
Guy Adams on UFC 100: How Britain's Michael Bisping can win
Friday, 10 July 2009
Federico Bahamontes: The fiery Eagle who flew up the mountains
Thursday, 9 July 2009
As the peloton enters Spain, the nation's first winner tells how Franco and fruit led him to glory 50 years ago
Tour de France: Cavendish stays in green despite Voeckler's win
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Mark Cavendish's hopes of notching up a third stage win out of a possible four in the Tour de France were dashed yesterday after breakaway specialist Thomas Voeckler fended off the bunch for a courageous lone ride to victory.
Tour de France: Armstrong makes push for yellow
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
American comes within a fraction of a second of seizing overall Tour lead
Cycling: Cavendish coasts to second win in a row
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Team-mates give Briton easy ride, while Armstrong races back into contention
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