Scottie Scheffler, new world No. 1: “I’m a little dizzy”
“A third victory this season, your first in a WGC and the world number 1 spot, do you realize what is happening to you?It’s definitely a lot of emotion. I’ve just had a crazy few months. There was my first victory in Phoenix (February 13) and now it’s the third after a long week. I […]
NBA: “French basketball owes him so much” say Vincent Collet and Boris Diaw about Gregg Popovich
“What does the France team owe Gregg Popovich?Vincent Collet: The best player in the history of French basketball, Tony Parker, although he was a strong prospect when he left in 2001, has made incredible progress in San Antonio. Gregg Popovich polished the diamond, made Tony the exceptional player he has become. For that alone, when […]
Jerry Lorenzo: “The style of athletes has always fascinated me”
In a world where everything goes very fast, Adidas and Jerry Lorenzo took their time. More than a year since the American designer left the giant Nike to join the three-striped brand, where he leads the basketball division. Lorenzo’s first complete collection – shoes, equipment, pre- and post-match outfits – will be unveiled in April. […]
“It will always be crazy”, Stan Wawrinka takes a look back at his career
He arrived on time and by taxi, this February morning, wearing his tartan jacket and the half-smile of those who are not quite awake yet. Came to Paris for the preview, at the Grand Rex, of Retirement homehis first co-production in the cinema, Stan Wawrinka went to have a long breakfast at “L’Équipe” to give […]
Pascal Garibian: “This Paqueta goal should have been maintained” during OL-Lille
“Why did Mr. Turpin refuse this goal which seemed valid to Lyonnais Lucas Paqueta?I will be very clear. With my colleagues from the technical direction of the arbitration, we analyzed the images and the management of the video assistance on this action. It is considered unfortunate that not all angles could be appreciated by the […]
“I’m very scared for my family, I don’t know what to do,” says Ukrainian player Lesia Tsurenko
At first she was suspicious, almost frightened by our interview request. “How did you get this number? How can I know that I am talking to a journalist? I’m sorry, but in the current situation, I can’t trust you. I have to be sure”wrote to us first Lesia Tsurenko who, a few hours earlier, had […]
Tom Saintfiet, Belgian coach of The Gambia: “The world is beautiful”
Tom Saintfiet, 48, fed the CAN with spicy statements about the hotel where his Gambians were staying, in “six per room”, he said, remarks reversed by his Federation in stride. The Belgian coach of Gambia, who faces Cameroon this afternoon in Douala in the quarter-finals, prefers not to go back on it. Saintfiet is an […]
Céline Boutier was “not serene” before the Tournament of Champions
“How do you judge this first part completed at 2 under par?It feels good to resume with a good part. Sure, I put some stupid bogeys on the map, but overall my game was fine. I admit, I was not totally serene before starting this week. I didn’t really know if I was going to […]
Benoît Paire, qualified for the third round of the Australian Open: “Proud of what I have done”
“Finally, isn’t tennis for you today just this kind of match, in a big stadium, with a great atmosphere, against a great player, in a big tournament?“Of course what makes me happy is being able to play in tournaments like that, with such atmospheres. You put me in the same match behind closed doors like […]
Victor Perez after his first lap in Abu Dhabi: “Everything went well”
With five birdies and an eagle on his first seven holes of 2022, Victor Perez started the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship in attack mode. A go cleared in 29 shots and a birdie on 14 even placed him in the lead of the tournament for a time. But two bogeys on the delicate 15 and […]