Bradley Wiggins confirmed his return to form

Sir Bradley Wiggins confirmed his return to form following injury with victory in the closing time-trial at the Tour of Poland yesterday. In his first competitive action since pulling out of May's Giro d'Italia with a knee problem, Wiggins had been well off the pace all week, but gave a truer reflection of his current form in his specialist format.

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Bradley Wiggins is on the Tour of Poland as part of his rehabilitation

Bradley Wiggins impresses by inspiring Sky team-mate Sergio Henao to second

Sir Bradley Wiggins helped Sky team-mate Sergio Henao to second place overall in the Tour of Poland as Christophe Riblon reprised his Tour de France victory on the Alpe d’Huez to take the stage win in Passo Pordoi Val di Fassa on Sunday.

Scientists have figured out how Usain Bolt broke the world record

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Scientists work out the secrets behind the world’s fastest sprinter’s amazing time

Disgraced former champ Lance Armstrong:

Lance Armstrong claims government overlooked drug allegations because his team were sponsored by the US Postal Service

Disgraced cyclist urges judge to dismiss US government lawsuit

Chris Froome kisses his girlfriend Michelle Cound at the finish line

Tour de France 2013: ‘I’d give anything to see my mother with me here today’ says Chris Froome

Tour de France winner has one last unfulfilled wish to share his victory with his late mother Jane

Shove off: Froome (yellow jersey) gives a spectator short shrift as he comes in behind stage winner Quintana

Tour de France 2013: Victory secured and mission accomplished for Chris Froome as Nairo Quintana takes the stage

Team Sky rider can cruise into Paris and win the 100th running of the historic race

Mark Cavendish’s aim today is to avoid elimination

Tour de France 2013: One final hurdle before Paris for Mark Cavendish and Co

Chris Froome is now just one obstacle away from claiming his first Tour de France title in Paris: one short, and particularly vicious Alpine stage today.

The Sport Matrix: Thursday 18 July 2013

Chelsea and United remain divided over Rooney future

Tour leader Chris Froome goes for routine testing after Sunday’s stage

Tour de France 2013: Chris Froome furious over doping accusations - 'Lance Armstrong cheated. I’m not cheating. End of story'

Epic win on Ventoux has raised the usual doubts, writes Alasdair Fotheringham

But it’s Laurens ten Dam, who came in one minute and 53 seconds after Froome, who came away as “virtual KOM”

Strava GPS app: Proof at last – pro cyclists are faster than us all

The climb up Mount Ventoux is legendary among cyclists and Tour de France obsessives. It’s a punishing 12-mile ascent, rising 1,500m to the summit. On Sunday, Britain’s Chris Froome smashed it to be crowned reigning King of the Mountains (KOM) and increase his  overall Tour lead.

The sporting week ahead (14/07/13)

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We are the champions: Why Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory is just the latest sign of Britain enjoying a golden age of sport

From tennis to athletics, rugby to cricket, cycling to golf, these islands are producing world-beaters as never before, writes Robin Scott-Elliot

James Horwill is clapped off the field by the victorious Lions players

British and Irish Lions Tour 2013: Australia captain James Horwill relieved at chance to play in third Test

Australia captain James Horwill watched the Tour de France during a sleepless night spent agonising over whether he would be permitted to lead the Wallabies in Saturday's series decider against the British and Irish Lions.

Google Doodle celebrates 100th Tour de France with animated tribute

Race starts today with Chris Froome heading up the British challenge

Training for Le Tour in Corsica

Finally the Tour de France rolls in to Corsica – but is it really safe?

For the first time in its history, cycling’s biggest race will visit the restive island

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