#simonsmale — Public Fediverse posts
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Mas 'fulfils his destiny' to win historic Vuelta
By Simon SmaleEnric Mas has finished second overall three times at his home grand tour, the Vuelta a España. But in 2026 he finally ended Spain's drought for a home-grown victor after 12 years.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/enric-mas-wins-vuelta-a-espana/107150480
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Live: Souths face Knights in sudden death finals elimination clash
By Simon SmaleSouth Sydney and Newcastle get the NRL Finals series underway with an elimination clash at the Sydney Football Stadium. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/nrl-finals-live-updates-rabbitohs-vs-knights/107136652
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Why these people believe in 'freak' Tadej Pogačar's victories
By Simon SmaleAs Tadej Pogačar continues to mop up cycling's biggest accolades and most controversial record, one former doper believes he has found the answer to his success: he is just a "freak".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/tadej-pogacar-tour-de-france-wins-suspicion/106881158
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Why broadcasting row has Tour de France Femmes fans 'pissed off'
By Simon SmaleIn the Tour de France Femmes, less than 40 seconds separates the top three riders with only two stages to go. That's just one reason why supporters are questioning why they can't watch the entire race.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/tour-de-france-femmes-fans-broadcast-row/107002508
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Live: Diamonds fight front bronze as cyclists eye another medal haul on final day
By Jon Healy, Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshAustralia's cyclists will look to close their incredibly successful Commonwealth Games with another swag of medals, before the closing ceremony brings the action in Glasgow to a close. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-02/live-blog-commonwealth-games-day-ten/106987006
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #JonHealy #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Quick hits: Aussie walker's 'in your dreams champ' taunt before gold
By Simon Smale and Luke PentonyAn Australian gold medallist trades barbs with a fellow competitor, while an English weightlifter makes a stunning revelation ahead of her Celebrity MasterChef debut. Here are the quick hits from day eight of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-01/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-eight-quick-hits/106980690
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Live: Cyclists chase more gold, Kennedy and Lewis eye 200m glory
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshAustralia's cyclists will look to build on their successful opening day at the velodrome, while Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis eye dual 200m gold on the track. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/live-blog-commonwealth-games-day-eight/106980504
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Live: Jess Hull competes in mile heats, track cycling program begins
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Luke Pentony, and Peter MarshThe cycling gets underway in the velodrome and Jess Hull starts her campaign in the mile heats alongside Abbey Caldwell and Claudia Hollingsworth. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-seven-live-blog/106974778
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #LukePentony #PeterMarsh
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Quick hits: Swimmer spurns Love Island offer, dictator's grandson's vow
By Simon Smale and Luke PentonyA Scottish swimmer rejects an approach to appear on a dating reality show and Idi Amin's grandson reveals his royal plans. Here are the quick hits from day six of the Commonwealth Games.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-six-quick-hits/106970000
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Live: Last medals in the pool to be won, Diamonds face tough match-up
By Simon Smale, James Tugwell, Hanan Dervisevic, Luke Pentony, and Jon HealyThe Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage against South Africa and Sam Short completes his packed schedule with the men's 200m and 1,500m freestyle finals on the same night. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-six-live-blog/106969928
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #JamesTugwell #HananDervisevic #LukePentony #JonHealy
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Live: Fastest men in water and on land to be crowned in 100m events
By Simon Smale, Gemma Ferguson, Hanan Dervisevic, Luke Pentony, and Jon HealyIt's day five of the Commonwealth Games and that means the fastest man and woman will be crowned in the 100m, the Diamonds take on Malawi and Kyle Chalmers goes for gold. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-28/commonwealth-games-glasgow-day-five-live-blog/106965170
#CommonwealthGames #Sport #SimonSmale #GemmaFerguson #HananDervisevic #LukePentony #JonHealy
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How motherhood has changed things for BMX racer Lauren Reynolds
By Simon SmaleLauren Reynolds is embracing her tag as one of the most experienced racers at this year's UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, her first as a mother.
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Pogačar's daring knows no bounds as he crushes Tour rivals
By Simon SmaleTadej Pogačar delivers another masterclass in grand tour dominance, conquering the Col du Tourmalet and crushing his Tour de France rivals with a daring attack.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/tadej-pogacar-tour-de-france-tourmalet/106900030
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Cancer survivor Torstein Træen claims yellow jersey
By Simon SmaleTorstein Træen was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, leading to the removal of his left testicle. Three years later, he is the overall race leader at the Tour de France.
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Pogačar hits back at rival as teammate wins stage two of Tour de France
By Simon SmaleTadej Pogačar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG responded to Visma Lease a Bike's stage 1 victory with a superb one-two on stage 2 of the Tour de France.
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England's Azteca thriller a stunning deliverance from ghosts of the past
By Simon SmaleEngland teams of old would have buckled under the pressure put upon them by Mexico and their 80,000-strong band of supporters at the Azteca. But this England team turned a nightmare into a dreamland, at a venue haunted by so many ghosts of the past.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-06/england-mexico-azteca-world-cup-thriller/106884972
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Pogačar hits back at rival as teammate wins stage two of Tour de France
By Simon SmaleTadej Pogačar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG responded to Visma Lease a Bike's stage 1 victory with a superb one-two on stage 2 of the Tour de France.