What Happened
This week in sports saw a mix of thrilling victories and significant departures. In the world of cycling, Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen won the 12.7km individual time trial at the women's Giro d'Italia, taking the leader's pink jersey. Van der Breggen, a four-time Giro champion, expressed surprise at her performance, which gave her a one-minute and four-second advantage over world time trial champion Marlen Reusser.
In football, Fulham manager Marco Silva confirmed he will leave the club after five years in charge, with a move to Benfica expected. Silva's departure comes after a successful tenure that saw Fulham promoted to the Premier League and established as a top-flight side.
Key Wins
- Anna van der Breggen: Won the individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia, taking the leader's pink jersey.
- Michael Dunlop: Extended his record number of wins at the Isle of Man TT to 34 with victory in the Supersport class.
- Marta Kostyuk: Upset fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina to reach the French Open semifinals, where she will face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.
Departures and Transfers
- Marco Silva: Leaving Fulham after five years to join Benfica.
- Jude Bellingham: Given the No 10 shirt in England's World Cup squad, sparking speculation about his role in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI.
Key Numbers
- **34: Michael Dunlop's record number of wins at the Isle of Man TT.
Background
The Giro d'Italia and the Isle of Man TT are among the most prestigious events in their respective sports, attracting top talent from around the world. The French Open, meanwhile, is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, with this year's competition seeing a number of upsets and surprises.
What to Watch
- The French Open semifinals, featuring Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva.
What Happened
This week in sports saw a mix of thrilling victories and significant departures. In the world of cycling, Dutch rider Anna van der Breggen won the 12.7km individual time trial at the women's Giro d'Italia, taking the leader's pink jersey. Van der Breggen, a four-time Giro champion, expressed surprise at her performance, which gave her a one-minute and four-second advantage over world time trial champion Marlen Reusser.
In football, Fulham manager Marco Silva confirmed he will leave the club after five years in charge, with a move to Benfica expected. Silva's departure comes after a successful tenure that saw Fulham promoted to the Premier League and established as a top-flight side.
Key Wins
- Anna van der Breggen: Won the individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia, taking the leader's pink jersey.
- Michael Dunlop: Extended his record number of wins at the Isle of Man TT to 34 with victory in the Supersport class.
- Marta Kostyuk: Upset fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina to reach the French Open semifinals, where she will face Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.
Departures and Transfers
- Marco Silva: Leaving Fulham after five years to join Benfica.
- Jude Bellingham: Given the No 10 shirt in England's World Cup squad, sparking speculation about his role in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI.
Key Numbers
- **34: Michael Dunlop's record number of wins at the Isle of Man TT.
Background
The Giro d'Italia and the Isle of Man TT are among the most prestigious events in their respective sports, attracting top talent from around the world. The French Open, meanwhile, is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, with this year's competition seeing a number of upsets and surprises.
What to Watch
- The French Open semifinals, featuring Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva.