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News about sports, Simon, and the weather (Monday, August 31)

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The Vuelta is wide open again because Tadej Pogacar fell heavily on Saturday. Enric Mas is now wearing the red jersey. On Sunday, he also won the mountain stage to Alto de Aitana. From the hospital, Pogacar shared a photo wearing a neck brace. At the Mountain Bike World Championships, Mathieu van der Poel finished thirtieth in Val di Sole.

The Holland Eight won the rowing world title again in Amsterdam. On the Bosbaan, the Dutch boat was 0.06 seconds faster than Great Britain. The victory was only confirmed after a photo finish. Karolien Florijn also took bronze in the single sculls. The Netherlands finished at the top of the medal table of the World Championships.

UMC Groningen (University Medical Center Groningen) already warned donor Simon about the rules in 2021. According to the hospital, he had already reached five families at that time. Simon now writes to parents that he has fathered at least 199 children. Previously, 121 children were known. According to UMCG, the inspection authority was not informed at that time.

FC Twente won 1-4 on Sunday against SC Cambuur in Leeuwarden. Wout Weghorst scored again for the club from Enschede. Cambuur still has no points after four matches. The club has already conceded sixteen goals. Ajax won 0-4 at Telstar. Feyenoord played 2-2 at home against ADO Den Haag after being 0-2 down.

The weather will remain changeable this week, reports Weerplaza. There will be more sun on Tuesday and Wednesday. The temperature will often be around 22 or 23 degrees Celsius. From Thursday, the chance of showers increases again. Tonight, active showers will mainly occur in the west, sometimes with thunderstorms.

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