a disciplinary investigation into a gymnast who showed his support for Russia
The International Gymnastics Federation announced on Sunday that it has asked its ethical foundation to open a disciplinary investigation into a Russian gymnast who displayed a sign on the podium of a World Cup event linked to the Russian offensive in Ukraine. “The International Gymnastics Federation confirms that it will ask its ethical foundation to […]
An NFL photographer falls from a podium during the Rams’ victory celebration as an indifferent Matthew Stafford looks on
LE SCAN SPORT – The young woman suffers from a broken spine after a heavy fall. The LA Rams’ Super Bowl win last weekend was celebrated in the east coast city on Thursday. A party marked by an accident on the podium set up to welcome the players. An NFL photographer, gazing down at her […]
the Russians will be able to compete under a neutral banner
The International Judo Federation (IJF) allows Russians to participate in its competitions under a neutral banner on Wednesday, without mentioning Belarusians, thus refusing the outright banishment decreed by much of the sporting world. “We believe that athletes involved in international sporting events promote peace and international solidarity”argues the IFJ on Wednesday in a statement as […]
la NFL suspend son protocole Covid
The Professional American Football League (NFL) has decided to suspend its Covid-19 protocol, including mandatory testing, wearing masks and tracing contact cases, according to a memo sent to teams and obtained by several media. «Based on encouraging current trends, evolving Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, changes in state law, and advice from […]
Saints star Alvin Kamara arrested for assault
Alvin Kamara, one of the stars of the Professional American Football League (NFL), was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of assaulting a person at a nightclub the night before, Las Vegas police said. Officers took a statement at a local hospital from a person who said he was assaulted at a nightclub. The police investigationlater […]
a 150 km race in 2 days for the benefit of the fight against Alzheimer’s
Fabrice Pancrazi defines himself as one “ultra-trail enthusiast”. This athlete has decided to put his passion to work for charity. And to support the fight against Alzheimer’s, he will travel 150 kilometers in two days on the Promenade des Anglais. This executive at IBM will make 150 round trips of a 500m course to the […]
MLB season start delayed, lack of collective bargaining agreement
The start of the professional baseball league (MLB) season will not take place on March 31 as planned, due to the lack of an agreement between the players’ union (MLBPA) and the franchise owners, on the terms of a new collective agreement. “We will not be able to play the first two series of the […]
Mbappé, Dupont, Bielsa… Our weekend tops and flops
An impressive XV of France, Mbappé still decisive and Bielsa thrown out… Discover the tops and flops of the Figaro sports department. Tops The XV of France (again) marks the spirits What a demonstration of the Blues! The French rugby team has indeed avoided the Scottish trap at Murrayfield by delivering a full and successful […]
“Moscow sees sport as an instrument of power”
MAINTENANCE – For several days, the sports world has been working to sanction Russian interests. Lukas Aubin, associate researcher at Iris and specialized in the geopolitics of sport and Russia, deciphers the importance of sport for the Russian regime and how Vladimir Putin made it “a weapon” as well as’«an instrument of power». LE FIGARO. […]
“No more war”, implores Russian star Alex Ovechkin
Russian ice hockey player Alex Ovechkin, one of his country’s biggest stars to play in the United States, in the NHL, pleaded Friday for peace in Ukraine, where the Kremlin launched a massive attack. The 36-year-old left-winger, captain of the Washington Capitals, spoke after practice in Philadelphia. “Please no more warhe implored. “It doesn’t matter […]