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Pogacar may face fine for running red light in Flanders win

​Image source, Getty Images. ByMike Peter. BBC Sport journalist. 5 April 2026. 413 Comments. Updated 6 April 2026. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar won a record-equalling third Tour of Flanders, but could face action after he was one of up to 20 riders who ran a red light at a railway crossing.. The East Flanders public prosecutor told BBC Sport it was investigating the incident which happened with more than 200km (124 miles) left in the race.. The peloton was told to stop at a level crossing as the lights turned to red, but a group at the front – including Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel – slipped across the tracks in pursuit of the early leaders.. Slovenian Pogacar said they had not been not given enough warning to slow down.. “Suddenly three guys jump on the middle of the road and start waving to stop,” he said.. “How can you stop in one second? I think they could prevent this by stopping us before, no? Not 10 metres before the crossing.. “I was thinking, maybe it’s like some protesters or something crazy is going on.”. According to Belgian media,, external the riders could reportedly face fines ranging from 320 euros (£280) to 4,000 euros (£3,500) and driving bans of eight days.. Pogacar, 27, has now won both Monument races this season, having triumphed at Milan-San Remo in March.. Sunday’s victory draws Pogacar level with Mathieu Van der Poel and six other cyclists on three wins at the Belgian event, having also won in 2023.. He now has 12 victories in Monuments – the five most prestigious one-day events in men’s road cycling – putting him clear in second in the all-time list behind only 19-time winner Eddy Merckx.. “It was a really crazy race today. I don’t know what to say – super-hard from I don’t know which kilometre,” Pogacar told Belgian television.. “I don’t race too much, so when I race there is pressure to win. So far everything went perfect for me, so I can be more than happy.. “Coming next week to Roubaix, I can go motivated, but I try to enjoy the cobbles.”. On his Flanders debut,double Olympic champion Evenepoel held off fellow Belgian Wout van Aert for third in the 278km race, which features punchy climbs and a number of cobbled sections.. With 57km left to race Pogacar, Van der Poel and Evenepoel dropped the rest of the field with an acceleration on the second of three ascents up the Oude Kwaremont.. Evenepoel was left behind on the next climb, the Paterberg, and steadily drifted away from the leading pair, who have won six of the last seven stagings of this event.. Pogacar and Van der Poel rode together for nearly 40km before the former put in a race-winning push on the final ride up the Oude Kwaremont.. Having crested the climb with a six-second advantage, the Slovenian world champion pulled away to deny his Dutch rival a record fourth win in the event.. Pogacar has now won all three of his races this season, and if he finishes first in Paris-Roubaix next weekend, he will become just the fourth man to win all five Monuments aft  

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Trump’s ‘final’ deadline for Iran to make a deal is just hours away and more top headlines

​NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!. Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …. TOP 3. 1. Trump’s ‘final’ deadline for Iran to make a deal is just hours away. 2. Artemis II crew reports ‘interesting observation’ after Moon flyby. 3. Mamdani unveils new ‘racial equity plan’ and gets brutal wakeup call from Trump’s DOJ. MAJOR HEADLINES. IN THE HOT SEAT — Dem governor faces heat after new poll exposes how unpopular she has become.Continue reading …. FROZEN PERIL — Cause of death revealed for ‘Deadliest Catch’ deckhand Todd Meadows, 25. Continue reading …. ‘TOO RADICAL’ — Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer.Continue reading …. DROUGHT OVER — Michigan topples UConn to win first NCAA basketball championship since 1989.Continue reading …. MILE HIGH MIRACLE — Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby. Continue reading …. –. POLITICS. DISTRICT DUEL — Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP’s fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG’s seat.Continue reading …. PATRIOT PARTNERSHIP — Hegseth cuts Ivy League ties in military education shake-up, taps Hillsdale. Continue reading …. FEDERAL SHOWDOWN — Arizona GOP forces Democratic AG to review border county’s anti-ICE sanctuary scheme.Continue reading …. MOUNTING SCRUTINY — Obama Presidential Center requires ID for free admission sparking hypocrisy claims.Continue reading …. Click here for more cartoons…. MEDIA. NOT LAUGHING — White House fires back after ‘SNL’ cracks assassination joke about President Trump. Continue reading …. PRIMETIME PURGE — CBS axes Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ for Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed.’ Continue reading …. EXPLOSIVE ACCUSATION — ABC News had 75-person ‘division’ dedicated to taking down Trump, Billy Bush claims.Continue reading …. DERAILED DREAMS — California officials acknowledge mistakes, hiccups in high-speed rail project.Continue reading …. OPINION. HUGH HEWITT — Morning Glory: Will President Trump go full Sherman in the war on Iran? Continue reading …. LIZ PEEK — Progressive hypocrisy revealed by Cesar Chavez sexual abuse revelations. Continue reading …. –. IN OTHER NEWS. GRIN & BARE IT — Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode. Continue reading …. WIRED AND TIRED — Toyota recalls 73K hybrid vehicles over pedestrian warning sound issue. Continue reading …. AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on Tidal Basin traditions and baseball benchmarks. Take the quiz here …. HEROIC TIMING — Student ‘accidentally’ finds ‘extremely rare’ Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves. Continue reading …. TINY FOE, BIG BATTLE — Why there’s a new ‘war’ on microplastics. See video …. WATCH. SEC. MARKWAYNE MULLIN — We’re afraid Democrats will try to ‘  

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Video shows teens take over Chicago streets as mayor warns of ‘trends’ that can turn ‘deadly’

​NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!. Hundreds of young people filled the streets and sidewalks in Chicago last week in what Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling “teen trends” that he warned can turn deadly.. Video, obtained by Fox News from ChitownCrimeChasers, showed the teens filling streets and sidewalks on March 30, clustering around parked vehicles and moving through intersections.. Other footage from that night captured different individuals dancing and socializing in the city’s streets, while other moments showed people climbing on cars and brief altercations within the crowd.. In Hyde Park, residents say the March 30 takeover lasted for hours late into the night.. TEEN MOBS SWARM DOWNTOWN IN CHAOTIC TAKEOVER—FIGHTS ERUPT, CARS TARGETED BEFORE CURFEW CRACKDOWN HITS. One resident, Jason Hale, said his car was among roughly 30 affected by crowds in Chicago that night.. “Yeah, it’s bad. The hood is messed up, terrible. A thousand worth of damage, dents everywhere, footprints everywhere,” Hale told FOX 32 Chicago.. Video shows groups of teens standing and moving on top of parked vehicles as crowds formed around them.. GOT A TIP?. Chicago police confirmed to the local outlet that three curfew violations were issued in connection with the gathering. A 16-year-old girl was also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct.. City officials and police have described these gatherings, which are often organized through social media, as part of a broader, growing trend across Chicago.. FOLLOW US ON X. Recent events have drawn large crowds to neighborhoods including downtown and Hyde Park, with activity ranging from social gatherings to more chaotic crowd movement.. Johnson released a public service announcement telling parents to not let their kids attend the increasingly popular “teen trends across the city.”. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL. “We’re currently tracking five. That’s right. Five teen trends across the city this weekend,” the mayor said in an April 3 message. “I’m calling on all parents. Check in with your children. See where they plan to be this weekend. Please, do not allow your child to attend any of these trends this weekend.”. “They’re unsafe, and they can turn deadly. Our police officers will be out enforcing the city’s 10 p.m. curfew,” he said.. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS. Some residents say the repeated gatherings are raising concerns about safety and quality of life.. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP. Hale said the incident has prompted him to reconsider staying in the city.. “Your kids should not be out here… I had parents who guided me,” he said. “And these parents, they just let them run rampant.”  

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Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters

​Image source, Getty Images. ByJoe Bradshaw. BBC Sport senior journalist. 30 minutes ago. This is the 90th Masters. There have been a total of 10 European golfers to win at Augusta National since a Spaniard broke the duck in 1980.. How many of them can you name?. [embedded content]. What information do we collect from this quiz?. After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages and sign up for notifications to get the latest quizzes sent straight to your device.. Related topics. Golf  

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Minnesota deny ex-Everton forward Rodriguez has muscle-wasting condition

​Image source, Getty Images. ByElizabeth Botcherby. BBC Sport journalist. 35 minutes ago. Minnesota United have denied rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.. The Colombia international returned to the club’s training ground on Monday after being hospitalised.. Rodriguez, 34, showed signs of illness during Colombia’s 3-1 defeat by France on 29 March and subsequently spent three days in hospital with severe dehydration.. A statement from the Colombia Football Federation on 2 April confirmed Rodriguez was under observation for a “non-sports-related medical condition” but said his prognosis was “favourable”.. Social media rumours and reports in some US media sparked concerns he was suffering from rhabdomyolysis – a rare condition sometimes linked to over-exertion which causes muscles to disintegrate and can lead to potentially fatal kidney damage when toxic muscle fibres enter the circulatory system.. However, Major League Soccer (MLS) side Minnesota United said:, external “The club and our medical professionals can unequivocally state there has been no clinical or laboratory evidence of rhabdomyolysis.”. Rodriguez, who won two Champions Leagues with Real Madrid and also played for Premier League side Everton, participated in a “supervised return-to-activity session” on Monday. His return to full training will be guided by the club’s medical staff.. Rodriguez has made two MLS appearances since joining Minnesota United in February.. Related topics. Major League Soccer. Football. More on this story. Follow your club with BBC Sport. 12 March. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast. Get football news sent straight to your phone. 16 August 2025  

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Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin – F1 Q&A

​Image source, EPA. 1 hour ago. 28 Comments. Formula 1 is taking a break from racing during April because of the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix but there is still plenty to talk about.. BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson has been answering your latest questions…. Andrew mentioned in his Japanese GP race report that half of Aston Martin’s time deficit is down to the chassis and therefore not just the Honda engine. Please could he elaborate on exactly what he has learned because this has not been widely reported and I think deserves to be heard, as it does not seem fair to burden all of the blame on to Honda – Kevin. The race report from Suzuka actually mentioned that more than half Aston Martin’s deficit to the front was caused by the chassis.. That information came from a very senior and knowledgeable figure over the course of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.. It also tallies with what other teams are seeing on the GPS data to which all have access, in terms of the cars’ speed on different parts of the track.. The exact split in terms of the losses that can be attributed to car and engine at Aston Martin-Honda is not known, and it’s probably not possible to know, as of course the behaviour of the engine can also have an impact on the cornering performance of the car.. It’s worth adding that, while it’s true that much of the public focus has been on the Honda engine, and especially the severe vibrations that have been causing reliability problems, team principal Adrian Newey has been clear that the car is also lacking.. It’s also the case that it’s not clear where the vibrations are coming from – are they intrinsic to the engine, or is there something about the way the engine is mounted to the chassis that exacerbates them?. In Australia, Newey said that on the chassis side “we’re maybe the fifth best team, so sort of potential Q3 qualifiers on the chassis side, but with the potential to be up front at some point in the season”.. On average over the four qualifying sessions of the first three races, including for the sprint in China, the Aston Martin is 3.6 seconds off the pace.. The fifth fastest team on average are Alpine, at 1.268secs off the pace, followed by Haas at 1.567secs.. So Aston Martin are about 2.3secs off qualifying in the top 10, with the majority down to the chassis and the rest the engine.. In other words, put a Mercedes engine in the car, and it would be about where Alpine or Haas are. Exactly as Newey suggested.. Given the Aston Martin’s troubled birth – effectively starting again when Newey arrived in March last year, a delayed entry into the wind tunnel until April, and a consequent compressed development programme – that sounds entirely feasible.. The car is overweight, and is especially poor in high-speed corners.. The fundamental point, though, is that it doesn’t really matter where exactly the deficit lies between car and engine. Both Aston Martin and Honda are a long way from being competitiv  

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