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16-04-2025
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'I was so stupid': Apology from man who threw bottle at van der Poel
'I was so stupid': Apology from man who threw bottle at van der Poel Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Deceuninck celebrates his victory after crossing the finish line of the men's 259.20 km of the Paris–Roubaix cycling race. Francois Lo Presti/AFP/dpa The man who threw a platic bottle in the face of eventual winner Mathieu van der Poel during Sunday's Paris-Roubaix cycling race has expressed regret about his behaviour. "I was so stupid," Belgian paper Het Laatste Nieuws on Wednesday quoted the man as saying through his lawyer. Advertisement "I picked it [the bottle] up and without thinking threw it when he passed. After half a second it become clear to me how dangerous and stupid that was. I felt bad for days." The man is also said to have apologised to van der Poel and his team in a letter. The spectator threw the full bottle at Dutchman van der Poel some 33 kilometres before the finish. The incident was filmed by others and also visible in the TV broadcast of the race. The suspect reported to the police later in the day. Prosecutors in Lille have opened a probe after van der Poel's team filed a criminal complaint. Van der Poel was not hurt but sharply condemned the incident after the race. Advertisement "We can't let this happen," he said. "I hope the suspect is found. He should appear in court because this was attempted manslaughter." Van der Poel has been the targets of attacks from spectators before. Last year a woman threw a cap at his bike, he has been doused with beer and spat at. It is believed that his long-standing rivalry with Belgian rider Wout van Aert could be a reason for the incidents.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Paris-Roubaix live stream 2025: how to watch cycling online, start time, streaming guide
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit:Sit comfortably for the Paris-Roubaix, because the riders certainly can't. 30 backside-jangling cobbled sections totaling 50km lend this infamous Monument its cheery nickname, "The Hell of the North", and we're really being spoiled because back-to-back reigning champion Mathieu van der Poel and debutant Tadej Pogačar are going wheel to wheel again. Advertisement Read on and we'll show you how to watch Paris-Roubaix 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN, and potentially for free. Pogačar denied van der Poel a slice of history at the Tour of Flanders last weekend (after the Dutchman bested the Slovenian at the Milan-San Remo a fortnight previously), so with van der Poel aiming to become the first rider to win three editions of the Paris-Roubaix in a row since Francesco Moser in 1980, losing this would hurt. Twelve months ago, van der Poel set the fastest average speed on record to win the race by 180 seconds, the largest winning margin since 2002, but three-time Tour de France winner Pogačar is no ordinary debutant. Don't discount Mads Pedersen or Wout van Aert either, especially as horrendously-timed punctures and mechanical issues are par for this wildly jagged course. Overnight showers coupled with unseasonably warm weather are the icing on the cake. Advertisement Read on for everything you need to know to watch a 2025 Paris-Roubaix live stream from anywhere. How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2025 live streams online for FREE Cycling fans in Australia, Italy, Spain, France and Belgium can watch Paris-Roubaix 2025 for FREE, as the race is being shown on SBS in Australia, Rai in Italy, RTVE in Spain, France TV in France, and Sporza in Belgium. If you're a resident of Australia, Italy, Spain, France or Belgium and you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing the action – all you need to do is download a VPN to re-connect to your home streaming coverage. Watch Paris-Roubaix live streams from abroad Paris-Roubaix is streaming on lots of platforms around the world, but what if you're overseas and don't want to fork out for a new subscription, or you want your favorite commentary team? Advertisement This is where a VPN can help. It's a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be back home, so you can unlock your usual service or subscription from anywhere. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything you want it to do at great speeds and an even better price. NordVPN – try risk-free There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate as the best VPN. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Advertisement Get 72% off with this NordVPN dealView Deal How to watch Paris-Roubaix live streams in the US Credit: Other In the US, Paris-Roubaix 2025 is being shown on Peacock. The Peacock price starts at $7.99 a month and you can get 12 months for the price of 10 by opting for an annual plan. Live coverage of the race is also being shown on CNBC, which is available via Fubo. A subscription costs $84.99 per month thereafter, with hundreds of channels available, although you can currently get a seven-day free trial, plus $25 off your first month. If you're currently out of the US but still want to watch the race on your usual service, then don't forget to explore the VPN route set out above. How to watch Paris-Roubaix live streams in the UK UK flag In the UK, the Paris-Roubaix will be televised on TNT Sports, with coverage on TNT Sports 1. Advertisement To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+, which will set you back £30.99 per month, though BT Broadband customers can get a discounted rate. You'll also have access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus rugby, wrestling, UFC, and MotoGP. If you're currently traveling overseas, don't worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual service from abroad. How to watch Paris-Roubaix live streams in Canada Credit: Other Cycling fans in Canada can watch the 2025 Paris-Roubaix on FloBikes. A subscription will set you back CA$203.88 for the year or CA$39.99 each month. Advertisement Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to make your device think you're still in Canada. How to watch Paris-Roubaix live streams in Australia Australian flag As mentioned above, cycling fans in Australia can watch the 2025 Paris-Roubaix on SBS for FREE. Outside Australia this weekend? If you want to watch Paris-Roubaix on SBS on Demand whilst traveling abroad you'll need to download NordVPN, as detailed above.
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06-04-2025
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Magnificent Pogacar solos to Tour of Flanders triumph
Another blistering attack from Tadej Pogacar has seen the peerless world champion win the Tour of Flanders cobbled classic for the second time. Pogacar had plenty of time to raise his arms above his head and soak up the applause of the crowd as he soloed to victory after taking off on the third and final ascent of the Oude Kwaremont on Sunday. The three-time Tour de France champion had launched his last and decisive attack on the penultimate climb – about 18km from the finish — and not even defending champion Mathieu van der Poel could stay on his wheel. .@TamauPogi on his way to his second Ronde! #RVV25 #FLCS — Ronde van Vlaanderen (@RondeVlaanderen) April 6, 2025 Pogacar finished one minute and one second ahead of Mads Pedersen, who edged out van der Poel in a four-man sprint for second, just ahead of Wout van Aert and Jasper Stuyven in a stellar chasing group. One of cycling's most challenging one-day races and first held in 1913, the one-day 'Monument' classic is run over a brutal 268.9km route featuring 16 short but punishing climbs and several cobblestone sections. It was a second victory for Pogacar after he won in 2023. The Slovenian didn't defend his title last year, when van der Poel claimed a record-equalling third win. It was expected to be another episode of the great rivalry between Pogacar and van der Poel, who had won the recent Milan-Sanremo classic, and so it proved. The duo played cat and mouse with each other in the final 50km with each matching the other's attacks before Pogacar left the Dutch cyclist and the other hopefuls in the distance. The leading Australian among the 113 finishers - another 62 didn't even make it to the end - was Jayco AlUla's evergreen star Michael Matthews, who came home 13th, but two minutes 19 seconds behind his pal Pogacar. The Tour of Flanders is one of the "Monuments" of cycling — the five most prestigious one-day events in the sport — along with Milan-Sanremo, Paris-Roubaix, Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the Giro di Lombardia. The two Pogacar has yet to win are Milan-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix, which has even tougher cobbles than Flanders. Pogacar is going to attempt the gruelling French classic next Sunday.
