Read more at The Guardian.
Brandon McNulty sees off Mathias Vacek to win Vuelta a España opener
![Brandon McNulty sees off Mathias Vacek to win Vuelta a España opener](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/aef12d3b899b0474772d84fd9cca6e78ac537fd8/0_246_4208_2526/master/4208.jpg?width=460&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=d9aab74b01045768dd2f9385c573a87b)
- American clocks 12min 35sec in time trial victory
- Wout van Aert third; Britain’s Josh Tarling sixth
The American Brandon McNulty won a thrilling opening stage time trial at the Vuelta a España by two seconds. The flat 12km blast around Lisbon was won by the UAE Team Emirates rider in 12min 35sec, with the Czech Mathias Vacek second in 12:37.
The Italian early starter Edoardo Affini had led for a long time but ended up fifth, 8sec down. His Visma–Lease a Bike teammate Wout van Aert looked like topping the time sheets but the Belgian had to settle for third in the standings, 3sec behind McNulty.
Continue reading...Date: |
-
BBC News - Top stories
Strictly wins TV award vote despite allegations
The show gets some welcome good news at the National Television Awards after its recent controversies.1 hour ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk felt off in win over Jets, ‘scared’ to watch film from rough opening game
Brandon Aiyuk made just two catches and dropped a clear touchdown pass in Monday’s win over the Jets.3 hours ago - NFL -
BBC News - Top stories
Harris produces 'one of best' Davis Cup debuts to clinch GB win
Billy Harris produced one of the "best Davis Cup debuts you'll have seen" to ensure Britain's quest to reach the knockout stage started strongly - even without Jack Draper.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
The Chatbot Will See You Now
Americans are already turning to A.I. for health information in large numbers, new research suggests.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Gas Prices Are Falling, a Win in Fight Against Inflation
A gallon of regular gasoline in August was down nearly 12 percent from a year earlier, reflecting a fall in oil prices as well as a decline in demand.10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye Opener: Harris, Trump face off in first presidential debate
A tense night in Philadelphia as Vice President Harris and former President Trump face off in their first presidential debate. Also, stunning scenes of destruction in California, where out of ...11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Before Debate, Donald Trump Mocks Kamala Harris’s Height
Kamala Harris is modest in stature, but is considered by some to have Tall Energy. Donald Trump has insisted she shouldn’t be allowed to use “boxes or artificial lifts” during the debate.14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Meet Max Alexander, an 8-Year-Old Charming the Fashion World
An interest in design and a knack for sewing have earned Max Alexander celebrity fans and millions of social media followers.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Peyton Manning loses it over Brandon Aiyuk's TD drop
"There's a reason for training camp," Manning explained after Aiyuk, who notably held out of camp, dropped a would-be TD pass.Yesterday
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
Blinken hints US will lift restrictions on Ukraine using long-range arms in Russia
Decision understood to have already been made in private as secretary of state says in Kyiv that US will continue to adapt policy. The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, gave his strongest hint ...5 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby: doctor criticises judge’s opening remarks at inquiry
Dr Michael Hall writes to inquiry saying he does not believe nurse received fair trial. A medical expert has criticised the opening remarks of the judge chairing the public inquiry into the deaths ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Republicans dismayed by Trump’s ‘bad’ and ‘unprepared’ debate performance
GOP lawmakers and analysts virtually unanimous that Trump was second best to Harris in first presidential debate. Donald Trump ’s campaign was in damage control mode on Wednesday amid widespread ...6 hours ago - Republican Party -
The Guardian - World
Alberto Fujimori, authoritarian former president of Peru, dies aged 86
Ex-leader was jailed in 2009 for corruption and human rights abuses but granted a humanitarian pardon last year. Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s former strongman leader throughout the 1990s and the ...32 minutes ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Disciple’ of accused rapist drugged and raped his own wife, French court told
Trial of Dominique Pélicot hears that he allegedly provided sedatives to man he had met in a chatroom. The trial of a French man who recruited dozens of strangers to rape his drugged wife has heard ...8 hours ago