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 […]
the last slap of Marquez to Rossi
Listening and re-reading the agency launches that followed the declarations of the protagonists of the world championship that is about to begin, it would seem that there is not a single candidate for the title, from Bagnaia a Quartararo. And maybe it will be like this, in this first season afterwards Valentino Rossi that – […]
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. […]
Alex Ovechkin Pleads for Peace in Ukraine
A Plea for Peace from a Hockey Icon Amidst the escalating conflict in Ukraine, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, a prominent Russian athlete, has voiced a heartfelt plea for peace. speaking to reporters in Philadelphia following a practice session, the 36-year-old hockey star expressed his deep concern over the situation, emphasizing the universal desire for […]
Fillon-Maillet in the legend, the warriors of the XV of France, Bordeaux sinks… Our tops and flops of the sports weekend
Record for Quentin Fillon Maillet, the XV of France shines against Ireland, the Girondins in pain… Discover our tops and flops after the sports weekend. TOPS Fillon Maillet in the legend of the Olympics And four for Quentin Fillon Maillet. At 29, the French biathlete became Olympic pursuit champion on Sunday at the Beijing Olympics. […]