Where to watch Tour de France Femmes 2026: Full schedule, stages, times, TV channels, live streams for women's race originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The top women's cyclists in the world will race for the yellow jersey as the Tour de France Femmes returns for a fifth edition.The 2026 race consists of nine stages that will take the riders from Lausanne, Switzerland to the ultimate finish line in Nice. This will be the longest Tour de France Femmes yet, covering 1,175 kilometers (730 miles) and featuring a finish atop the iconic Mont Ventoux.The reigning champion is Pauline Ferrand-Prevot of France, who was known primarily as a mountain biker before she took a pair of stage wins last year en route to the yellow jersey, but it's fair to say she won't enter as a favourite to repeat.The Dutch riders, long dominant in the sport, have been strong once again in 2026. Demi Vollering won the Giro d'Italia in June, giving her a victory in all three major week-long stage races after previous triumphs in the Tour de France (2023) and La Vuelta Femenina (2024, 2025). Her veteran countrywoman Anna van der Breggen is also worth watching after podium finishes earlier this year at the Vuelta (third) and Giro (second).Who will take the glory in 2026? Here's all you need to know to watch every stage.Where to watch Tour de France Femmes 2026TV channel: NoneLive stream: FloBikesThe 2026 Tour de France Femmes won't air on traditional television but fans in Canada can stream every stage live on FloBikes.Purchasing a FloBikes subscription gives sports fans access to live streams, event replays and FloSports Originals.Tour de France Femmes 2026 schedule, stage winnersStage start times are listed below. Coverage on FloBikes will begin daily at 9:35 a.m. ET.StageDateLocation (type)LengthTime (ET)Watch/Winner1Aug. 1Lausanne to Lausanne (flat)137 km (85 mi.)8:15 a.m.Lorena Wiebes2Aug. 2Aigle to Geneva (flat)149 km (93 mi.)8:20 a.m.Lorena Wiebes3Aug. 3Geneva to Poligny (hilly)157 km (98 mi.)7:25 a.m.Sigrid Haugset4Aug. 4Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon (individual time trial)21 km (13 mi.)8:35 a.m.Marlen Reusser5Aug. 5Macon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais (hilly)140 km (87 mi.)7:45 a.m.Demi Vollering6Aug. 6Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhone (hilly)153km (95mi.)7:35 a.m.FloBikes7Aug. 7La Voulte-sur-Rhone to Mont Ventoux (mountain)144 km (89 mi.)6:50 a.m.FloBikes8Aug. 8Sisteron to Nice (flat)175km (109 mi.)7:40 a.m.FloBikes9Aug. 9Nice to Nice (mountain)99 km (62 mi.)10:05 a.m.FloBikesTour de France Femmes winners listHere are the winners of the previous four editions of the race:YearGC WinnerCountryTeam2025Pauline Ferrand-PrevotFranceVisma-Lease a Bike2024Katarzyna NiewiadomaPolandCanyon/SRAM2023Demi VolleringNetherlandsSD Worx2022Annemiek van VleutenNetherlandsMovistar

NASCAR is gearing up for the 25th race weekend of the 2026 season at Iowa Speedway, and the Cup Series is bound to put on a show. In 2025, William Byron beat Chase Briscoe for his second win of the year. Now, the sport will head to Iowa with a substantial amount of money on the line.The purse for the Cup Series race at Iowa will be $11,233,037 on Sunday afternoon. NASCAR doesn't release the earnings for the winning driver anymore, meaning it's impossible to tell how much of the $11,233,037 will go toward the team in victory lane. Last year, the purse for Iowa sat at $9,797,935, which is a $1,435,102 increase.It will be fascinating to see which NASCAR driver will earn the most money at Iowa this weekend. Byron is looking to go back-to-back in the race at Iowa, but Briscoe and Brad Keselowski had good cars in 2025. Iowa always puts on a show, and this weekend should be no different.NASCAR qualifying order for Cup Series at Iowa in August 2026This article originally appeared on Motorsports Wire: NASCAR purse for Cup Series race at Iowa in August 2026

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 04: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres scores on a single by Jackson Merrill #3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field on August 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesSan Diego Padres (59-55) at Arizona Diamondbacks (60-54), August 5, 2026, 6:4o p.m. PSTWatch: Padres.TVLocation: Chase Field Phoenix, Ariz.Listen: 97.3 The FanWednesday night lineup. pic.twitter.com/Qx02AfVbXB San Diego Padres (@Padres) August 5, 2026Game 3 on deck.Get https://t.co/epBmrbYHsx for $17.99 this week. pic.twitter.com/niE8zfUVy3 Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 5, 2026Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.Dont troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying itRemember Gaslamp Ball is basically a non-profanity siteOut of respect to broadcast partners who have paid to carry the game, no mentions of alternative (read: illegal) viewing methods are allowed in our threadJoin the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!

Phillies rookie exits match vs Nationals with hamstring injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies looked to secure the series win against the Washington Nationals, following their 5-0 dismantling of their National League East rivals on Tuesday night. The Phillies would look towards their rookie pitcher, Andrew Painter, to secure the win against Washington.Painter would struggle out of the gate, allowing a single run in the top of the first inning, which is the latest in what has been a tough run in his last five Major League appearances, allowing the opposing team to score in each of those outings. But similarly to his previous outing against the Baltimore Orioles, once Philadelphia's rookie got through the first frame, he found his footing on the mound.The Phillies pull Painter earlyJust as things were looking up for the 23-year-old, the Phillies would take him out after only four innings of work, with the team reporting that they were doing so due to tightness in his left hamstring. Entering the fifth inning of the match, Don Mattingly would look towards reliever Tim Mayza to take over for the rookie.When all was said and done for Painter, he would end the night with four innings on the rubber, totaling 63 pitches, allowing three hits, a single earned run, as well as fanning four batters in the process. Given the lower-than-usual run tally, Painter's ERA managed to drop from 6.72 to 6.48 over the four frames he appeared in.The Phillies' rookie has the potential to be their fifth-day starter over the remainder of the season, following the team's failure to acquire another starter, which was something they were linked to doing in the weeks leading up to the trade deadline that passed earlier in the week.Andrew Painter has left hamstring tightness, per the Phillies. He'll be evaluated further. Dave Uram (@MrUram) August 6, 2026According to WIP's Dave Uram, the Phillies are going to evaluate Painter further following his early exit.More MLB news:Cardinals sign JJ Wetherholt to eight-year, $112.5 million contract extensionWhy Astros are trading Lance McCullers to the BrewersMason Miller shares honest thoughts on Yankees trade rumorsRed Sox trade rumor involving All-Star shortstop includes Yankees, BravesBlue Jays could do something crazy and trade for Bo Bichette

Chiefs receive huge Xavier Worthy update after scary practice exit originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Kansas City Chiefs are counting on a healthy Xavier Worthy to make a major impact in 2026 after injuries prevented the former first-round pick from reaching his full potential.Selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Worthy entered last season with sky-high expectations. His elite speed was expected to add another explosive dimension to Patrick Mahomes offense, but those plans quickly hit a roadblock.On just the third play of the Chiefs season opener, Worthy suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined him and altered the course of his rookie campaign. Although he eventually returned to the field, he was never quite the same player.Kansas City limited his route tree after his return, using him cautiously as he continued to recover. The restrictions prevented the blazing receiver from showcasing the game-breaking speed that made him one of college footballs most dangerous playmakers.Now, entering his second NFL season fully healthy, the Chiefs are optimistic that Worthy can finally become the weapon they envisioned when they drafted him.Worthy is poised for a massive comeback seasonThe coaching staff plans to feature Worthy in a variety of ways, including the screen game and on crossing routes where his speed can turn short completions into explosive gains. Combined with fellow playmaker Walker, Kansas City believes it has the personnel to put constant pressure on opposing defenses.One Chiefs coach couldnt hide his excitement after watching Worthy practice.He looks so fast, the coach said following Fridays workout.That simple observation may be the biggest compliment Worthy could receive after spending much of last season battling through injury.There was a brief scare on Saturday when Worthy left practice with what the team described as a shoulder injury. Given his history, the sight immediately raised concerns among fans and coaches alike.Fortunately, early reports indicate the injury is not considered serious, easing fears that the young receiver could face another lengthy setback.If Worthy can stay healthy, Kansas Citys offense could become even more dangerous in 2026. With Patrick Mahomes distributing the football and Andy Reid designing creative ways to utilize his speed, Worthy has all the ingredients for a breakout campaign that could make him one of the NFLs most exciting young receivers.More NFL news:Ben Johnson responds to Liam Coens pointed Caleb Williams commentA.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs have a Patriots, Bills, Drake Maye, Josh Allen linkJosh Allen called out by a coach with a major losing recordLamar Jackson has an obvious reason not to sign right now

Aaron Donald formally worked out with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, presumably taking one of the final steps before the superstar defensive tackle decides whether to end his 2 1/2-year retirement. The 35-year-old Donald participated in a hosted workout with the Rams, according to the league's official transaction wire, which records such workouts with free agents before their possible signings to NFL rosters. Donald has been working out at the Rams' Woodland Hills training complex and at home for several weeks in his attempt to return to NFL shape. While the Rams have emphasized their willingness to wait indefinitely for Donald to decide, coach Sean McVay has expressed cautious optimism in the past week about the prospect of lining up Donald and Myles Garrett together this season on a remarkable defensive line. "If theres an arrow, its trending upwards," McVay said last Friday. McVay indicated that the Rams didn't expect a decision until after they wrap up training camp at Loyola Marymount University this week. The Rams are planning to reconvene in Woodland Hills on Saturday for their first post-camp practice. Donald retired somewhat abruptly in March 2024 following a decorated 10-year career spent entirely with the Rams. He won the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award three times along with eight All-Pro selections, 10 Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl championship ring. Donald apparently began to entertain the idea of a comeback early last month after the Rams traded for Garrett, one of Donald's few contemporary peers. The 30-year-old Garrett won two of the last three Defensive Player of the Year awards in Cleveland, where he received five All-Pro nods and seven Pro Bowl selections, along with setting the NFL's single-season sacks record last year. "If hes here, Im going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime," Garrett said last week. "I think were going to do great things." Reporting by the Associated Press.

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In a move designed to clear space beneath the NBAs 2026-27 luxury tax, the Rockets announced the release of backup guard JD Davison on Wednesday.Davisons minimum contract for next season was not yet guaranteed, and the 23-year-old does not have any remaining two-way eligibility. He played most of 2025-26 on a two-way deal.As things stand, Davisons path to a standard roster spot had become much more difficult after Houstons offseason acquisitions of Bruce Thornton and Marcus Smart, a pair of guards who played last season with Ohio State and the Los Angeles Lakers.Davisons release does open up an additional training camp roster spot, which could be used to evaluate a non-guaranteed player who is either eligible for a two-way contract or potentially a fit for Houstons G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Vipers.NBA teams are allowed to carry up to 21 players in the offseason and into the preseason, but that number dips to a maximum of 15 standard deals and three two-way slots for the regular season, which begins in late October.This leaves the Rockets $14,077 under the luxury tax with 14 players.That amount is worth one day of service for the veteran minimum.If they dont make any additional moves this season, they could sign a 15th player on the last day of the season and finish with $0 tax space. https://t.co/CeAZXgxUdt Third Apron (@ThirdApron) August 5, 2026As for Davison, a former G League Most Valuable Player (MVP), the 6-foot-1 guard has proven all there is to prove at that level. Thus, hes likely to seek out another NBA opportunity elsewhere.In 28 games with the Rockets last season, Davison averaged 2.5 points in 7.8 minutes, and he was a dependable ball-handler and perimeter defender, as well.More: Rockets convert JD Davison from two-way deal to standard NBA contractA waiver of Davison was long considered an inevitability, especially after the Rockets drafted Bruce Thornton. It's also the answer to a very simple math problem.Before today, the Rockets were over the luxury tax threshold by $2.569M. Davison was set to make $2.585M. https://t.co/HhrwutqUiC David Weiner # (@BimaThug) August 5, 2026This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: In financial move, Rockets release JD Davison from non-guaranteed deal

Red Sox Fans Can Breathe Easy After Willson Contreras Exit originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Red Sox received an encouraging update after one of their hottest hitters made an unexpected exit Wednesday night. Willson Contreras was removed from Bostons game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park, immediately creating concern about a potential injury. The Red Sox later announced that Contreras exited because of an illness, according to Boston Sports Gordo.No additional details were immediately available, but the initial explanation should allow Red Sox fans to breathe easier. Contreras apparently did not aggravate an existing injury or suffer a new physical issue during the game.Further updates on his condition and availability are expected after the game.Contreras Continued Hot Stretch Before ExitContreras made an impact before leaving Wednesdays contest.Willson Contreras was removed from the game with an illness, the Red Sox said. https://t.co/ioYqGpPpWM Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) August 6, 2026The 34-year-old delivered an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning, driving home Wilyer Abreu to give Boston an early 1-0 lead. Contreras also drew a walk, reaching base in both of his plate appearances before his night ended.His departure came one day after he recorded two hits, two RBIs and two runs during Bostons 14-2 victory over Chicago.Contreras entered Wednesday batting .286 with 23 home runs, 69 RBIs and a .931 OPS across 104 games this season. He had also collected five hits, three walks, one home run and three RBIs over his previous five games.Boston could not afford to lose that kind of production for an extended period, especially with the club playing its best baseball of the season.The Red Sox entered Wednesday riding a six-game winning streak. They swept the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road before returning to Fenway Park and overwhelming the White Sox in the series opener.MORE:No MLB Hitter Is Hotter Than Red Soxs Wilyer AbreuRed Sox Avoid Another Major Injury ScareContreras exit was particularly unsettling because he recently dealt with another health scare. He was struck in the helmet by a fastball during Bostons July 31 game against the Dodgers and exited the contest. Contreras returned to the lineup Sunday and helped the Red Sox complete their sweep in Los Angeles.Wednesdays departure had no connection to that incident based on the teams initial announcement. Boston already has several important players on the injured list, including Adley Rutschman, Trevor Story, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kutter Crawford. Losing Contreras would have delivered another significant blow to a team trying to climb the American League East standings and secure a postseason spot.For now, the update is relatively positive. Illness can still affect Contreras availability for Thursdays series finale, but the Red Sox appear to have avoided the more troubling possibility of another injury.Boston should offer greater clarity on his status following the game.More Red SoxLatest Red Sox news2026 Red Sox schedule2026 Red Sox rosterComplete history of Red Sox championships