Cycling: Felix Engelhardt almost achieved a minor sensation at the Japan Cup. The German finished second in the Japanese one-day race, only losing to the experienced Portuguese rider Rui Costa. Engelhardt lost the sprint to Costa, who was 14 years older than him. In the end, it was a matter of speed that decided the winner of the 30th Japan Cup. After 133 kilometers... read more
Cycling: Rui Costa has won the 15th stage of the Vuelta a España. The Portuguese rider prevailed in a three-man sprint ahead of Lennard Kämna and Santiago Buitrago. This marks his first stage win at the Vuelta a España after three Tour stages. Costa gambled – and won. Too bad: Lennard Kämna (Bora – hansgrohe) almost lost his second stage at this year's Vuelta... read more
Cycling: Andreas Kron has won the sixth stage of the Tour de Suisse. The Dane was part of a large breakaway group and broke away on the final climb with two companions. He lost the sprint to Rui Costa, but because the Portuguese rider took an illegal wave, Kron was declared the winner. Andreas Kron wins, Rui Costa is relegated. Once again... read more
Cycling: Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain – McLaren) has to relinquish the leader's jersey to stage winner Nacer Bouhanni (Arkéa – Samsic) after the fourth stage of the Saudi Tour. The German and his team had previously successfully fended off an attack by Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates). Bahrain – McLaren vs. UAE Team Emirates. Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain – McLaren) is the... read more
Cycling: Heinrich Haussler (Bahrain – Medida) narrowly missed his first victory since 2015. Instead, Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates) can celebrate a success after almost three years. Haussler had the edge for a long time. The windy first stage of the 2020 Saudi Tour goes to Rui Costa (UAE Team Emirates). The Portuguese rider ultimately won the uphill finish... read more
