Chapman wins stage 1 of Sun Tour, Froome denies Italian story: Daily News Digest

Breakthrough win for Brodie Chapman on Stage 1 of Women’s Herald Sun Tour; Froome denies Italian media reports suggesting ‘plea bargain’ agreement; Haussler sidelined again due to collarbone fracture; Days after partial all-clear, De Plus now diagnosed with pelvic fracture; Powers confirms Aspire Racing team is stopping and that he is considering retirement; Valverde on Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana: ‘We’ll really go for it’; Kittel on ‘best Tour performance yet’ and green jersey chances; Brajkovic signs for Adria Mobil Cycling, returning to his former team; Devastating figures show that Australian kids’ fitness is at an all-time low; Video: Close encounters of the kangaroo kind; Video: Skuji?s shows off Trek-Segafredo’s training and race kits