France24 - Sports (58 minutes ago)

'HEGEMONY OF PSG': As Qatar's shining football jewel continues its dominance of both French and European football, France's League 1 'is struggling with an identity problem", explains Ed Dove, ESPN/North Star Network Journalist. And while PSGs wildly successful season and "star factor will make them a more appealing draw to international audiences,...

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France24 - Sports (3 hours ago)

A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Marseille get back on track with a 5-2 home win over promoted side Paris FC on Saturday. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi indicated after the match that Adrien Rabiot could return to the squad, a week on from the dressing-room altercation that led to the midfielder's suspension.

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France24 - Sports (7 hours ago)

France kicked off its Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a slow and steady win over Italy, with the game remaining scoreless for almost half an hour. Les Bleues' relentless pressure on Italy's defence in the second half saw earned them a 24-0 win.

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France24 - Sports (17 hours ago)

Tournament hosts England head into the Women's Rugby World Cup as strong favourites but are under immense pressure to return to their 2014 glory. The stakes are ever-so-high up against a fierce and formidable foe, a country that dominates men's and women's rugby worldwide: New Zealand. And so while the Red Roses are among the very best, having lost...

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France24 - Sports (A day ago)

A goal from Fabian Ruiz early in the second half was enough for Paris Saint-Germain to edge past Angers on Friday at the Parc des Princes. The reigning champions are provisionally top of the league after a second win in as many league matches.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

England ran in 11 tries as they brushed aside the United States 69-7 in front of a record-breaking crowd on Friday to win the opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup and emphasise their status as pre-tournament favourites.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 days ago)

The Rangatungi United Women's Football Academy, founded by one man in a remote village, has helped many girls overcome challenges on and off the pitch.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

French international defender has extended his contract with Barça and could become the French player with the most appearances for the Blaugrana.

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France24 - Sports (2 days ago)

The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday with competition hosts, England, hoping to rectify their 2022 World Cup final loss to New Zealand. Organisers say the tournament is set to break records for attendance with hundreds of thousands of tickets already sold.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 days ago)

With Israeli clubs not permitted to play European matches in their country, Serbia has become a second home. But why there? And could Israel face a sporting ban in the way that Russia has?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 days ago)

A new Bundesliga season means new stars and teams to cheer for. One thing that hasn't changed though, is that Bayern Munich are the favorites for the title. Here's what you need to know.

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France24 - Sports (3 days ago)

Racing Club Strasbourg host Danish side Brondby in the first leg of the Conference League play-offs. Strasbourg has not played in Europe since 2006.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

Racism reared its ugly head again during the first round of the German Cup. Despite the efforts of the foobtall association, clubs and fan groups, it seems virtually impossible to completely eliminate the problem.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

Two German Cup matches were briefly stopped over the weekend over alleged racist abuse. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the incidents.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 days ago)

Football in India is mired in chaos and uncertainty with the new season currently on hold due to a rights dispute. Now, after several clubs suspended their players' salaries, global union FIFPRO has demanded a solution.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Real Madrid was far from perfect in their first appearance of the season, but the 15-time European champions only needed one goal to beat Osasuna. And who else to provide it other than Kylian Mbappé, whose penalty was enough to secure the win – the first in La Liga for Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid head coach.

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France24 - Sports (4 days ago)

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah became the first player to win the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award three times on Tuesday, after scoring 29 goals and 18 assists to seal the club's 20th league title last season. The Egyptian also won in 2018 and 2022.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (5 days ago)

Far more big names have left the Bundesliga this offseason than have come to Germany's top football league. So does the Bundesliga have a problem?

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France24 - Sports (5 days ago)

The dream final never materialised. Jannik Sinner was forced to retire in the first set due to illness against Carlos Alcaraz in the Cincinnati Open final. The Italian said he had been feeling unwell since Sunday and could no longer continue. For Alcaraz, it's his sixth title of the year and his first in Cincinnati.

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France24 - Sports (6 days ago)

PSG began the defence of their Ligue 1 title with a 1-0 victory at Nantes. Vitinha scored the only goal of the match 25 minutes from the final whistle with a deflected shot from outside the box. In other matches, Brest and Lille played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Lille striker Olivier Giroud opening the scoring as he returned to Ligue 1 after a...

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Frenchman Terence Atmane was knocked out by world number one Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, despite putting up a strong fight in the first set (7-6, 6-2).

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Fresh from a historic Champions League and Super Cup double, Paris Saint-Germain will kickstart their Ligue 1 season after a gruelling summer this weekend, eyeing another European crown. Paul Pogba returns to the pitch with Monaco, Lyon is set to fight to recover from their crisis and Paris FC have joined the top flight – reviving a long-dormant...

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Humanoid robots danced hip-hop, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports...

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Olympique de Marseille head off to Rennes for the Ligue 1 football season opener.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

She may not be as big a name as Thomas Müller, but another German footballer is plying her trade in Canada. Lara Schenk has established herself as a starter for the Montreal Roses of the new Northern Super League.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Le Paris SG remporte la Supercoupe d'Europe face à Tottenham (2-2, 4 tirs au but à 3), devenant le premier club français à soulever le trophée, mercredi à Udine, en Italie.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A week ago)

At first glance, Bayern Munich's decision to end its commercial deal with Rwanda appears a rare moment of football morality. But dig a little deeper and the club's motivations seem not so straightforward.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Paris Saint-Germain won European Super Cup by beating Tottenham (2-2, 4-3 on penalties). This is PSG's fifth trophy this year.

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France24 - Sports (A week ago)

Paris Saint-Germain returned to last season's historic form on Wednesday to claim the UEFA Super Cup title after capitalising on a stunning late comeback to overcome Tottenham Hotspur on penalties.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The high prices Turkey's top football clubs have been paying on the transfer market has some comparing it to Saudi Arabia. But what's behind this spending spree, and is it sustainable?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

She may not be as big a name as Thomas Müller, but another German footballer is plying her trade in Canada. Lara Schenk has established herself as a starter for the Montreal Roses of the new Northern Super League.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Luis Enrique's team are competing in today's UEFA Super Cup, which sees the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League face off against one another. Having returned from holiday a week ago following a historic season, Paris Saint-Germain have not played a single match since losing the Club World Cup final to Chelsea last month. They'll...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Champions League-winning goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after he was dropped from the squad for Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Tottenham. PSG's coach Luis Enrique has defended his decision to freeze out the Italian, insisting he needs a goalkeeper with a "different" profile.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis raised his own pole vault world record to 6.29 metres at the Budapest athletics meet on Tuesday, marking the 13th time he has broken the mark and his third record-setting jump of 2025.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has not been included by Luis Enrique in the squad travelling to Italy to face Tottenham in the European Super Cup and his future looks to be taking him far from Paris. After playing a heroic role in the last Champions League campaign, the 26-year-old Italian could bounce back in the Premier...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Two days after signing a deal with UAE-owned airline Emirates, Bayern Munich has ended its commercial deal with the tourism arm of the Rwandan government. The move comes after pressure from fans and media.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Hugo Ekitike scored after 4 minutes in his first official match with the Reds, who lost on penalties to Crystal Palace.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Germany captain Giulia Gwinn and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger also both earned 145 votes each to share the women's award.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The Japanese athletes, both 28 years old, were rushed into emergency surgery after competing in separate bouts on August 2.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Paris Saint-Germain has officially announced the signing of Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for €40 million. Ukrainian defender Illia Zabarnyi is expected to arrive from Bournemouth.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has called out Europe's football governing body UEFA for publishing a tribute to "Palestinian Pele" Suleiman al-Obeid that neglected to mention the circumstances of the player's death after he was struck by Israeli gunfire in the Gaza Strip.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah highlighted a UEFA post mourning Suleiman al-Obeid that omitted details about his death in Gaza. The former Palestinian international was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

In their first pre-season match since winning the Club World Cup, Chelsea dominated Bayer Leverkusen (2-0). In his first appearance with the Blues, young star Estevao scored the first goal of the match.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Bayern Munich have become the latest top-level football club to sign a deal with UAE-owned airline Emirates. The German champions are talking up the financial benefits, but some think there is more to consider.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Thomas Müller has signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. It's an unorthodox move for arguably one of the most effective unorthodox players in football history.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Granted conditionnal bail two days ago, Partey joins the Spanish club Villareal. Partey was charged with five counts of rape against two women and a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. He denies the charges.

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

The 2025 Ballon d'Or award will see a fresh winner for the second consecutive year, with last year's recipient Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, "Rodri", absent from the 30-man shortlist announced on Thursday. Players from Paris Saint-Germain dominate the list with nine nominees following their Champions League triumph, while neither Lionel Messi nor...

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France24 - Sports (2 weeks ago)

Nice's hopes of reaching the Champions League group stage took a hit. They lost 0-2 at home to Benfica in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will be played on Tuesday in Lisbon, and Nice will need a major upset to advance to the playoffs.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Transfer fees and wages have become as much a part of the football discourse as goals and titles. But a new lawsuit aimed at FIFA and football associations including Germany's could force sweeping changes.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Thomas Müller has signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. It's an unorthodox move for arguably one of the most effective unorthodox players in football history.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The Eagles face a tough challenge against the Portuguese, who reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League last season, in the 3rd qualifying round of the competition. The first leg will take place at Nice's Allianz Riviera, which will be sold out.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Club World Cup champion Chelsea has completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported 37 million pounds.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The consequences of global warming can no longer be overlooked. Olympian Laura Dahlmeier's fatal mountain accident in Pakistan proved once again that the dangers of mountaineering are increasing.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

French rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot sailed to victory on Sunday in stage nine to seal the women's Tour de France title, 36 years after her compatriot Jeannie Longo won what was then the Tour de France Féminin.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot claimed another solo victory in Stage 9, securing the overall win in the 4th edition of the Women's Tour de France. It was her first appearance in the race.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

"PFP" becomes the first Frenchwoman to win the iconic race since the reestablishment of the women's Tour four years ago.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

French swimming superstar Léon Marchand convincingly won the 400m individual medley world title on Sunday, securing his second gold of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. 

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The French cyclist powered to victory on the mountainous stage 8 of the Tour de France, losing her rivals before the Col de la Madeleine finish summit to claim France's first yellow jersey. The 33-year old Olympic mountain bike champion is about to win her first first Tour de France after first winning Paris-Roubaix in April. Mauritian Kim Le Court...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

The star footballer limped off the field in Florida after colliding with a defender. The club's manager said Messi has "hamstring discomfort," but the extent of the injury is not yet known.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

One year after leaving for Saudi Arabia following a difficult season for OM, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang expressed his joy at playing for Marseille again. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

In an emotionally charged announcement, Spurs captain Son Heung-min said he would be looking for "a new environment" to push himself after more than 450 games and 170 goals for the UK football club.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Léon Marchand won his sixth world title on Thursday in Singapore — his third in the 200-meter individual medley — just one day after setting a world record in the event.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

German Olympic star Laura Dahlmeier has been confirmed dead following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan. Adverse weather conditions had hampered attempts to rescue the former Olympic champion.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Léon Marchand dazzled once again on Thursday in Singapore, clinching his sixth swimming world championship crown — and his third in the 200m individual medley — just 24 hours after smashing the world record in the same event. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (3 weeks ago)

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luis Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Frenchwoman Maeva Squiban made a perfectly-timed attack on the final climb to win the mountainous stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday. Mauritian rider Kimberley Le Court retained the leader's yellow jersey.

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Leon Marchand won gold in the 200m individual medley at the swimming world championships in Singapore on Thursday, a day after breaking the world record. 

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France24 - Sports (3 weeks ago)

Léon Marchand shattered the world record in the 200m individual medley during the semifinals at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore. He has qualified for Thursday's final, where he will be the overwhelming favourite. Marchand is the reigning Olympic champion in the event.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

France's Léon Marchand broke the world record in the 200-metre individual medley at the world championships in Singapore on Wednesday, breaking the 2011 record set by US swimmer Ryan Lochte.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luiz Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Having overcome much criticism to host the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has now set its sights on the Olympics. What challenges could it face and what could it mean for other bids?

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Lorena Wiebes remains the queen of sprinting. The 26-year-old Dutchwoman secured her second win in a row, coming out on top in stage 4 of the Women's Tour de France. Just like on Monday, she finished ahead of the yellow jersey, Marianne Vos.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Cyclist Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands claimed her second consecutive stage victory at the women's Tour de France fourth round on Tuesday, beating fellow countrywoman and competition leader Marianne Vos.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

England retained the women's European Championship trophy after beating Spain on penalties. The two countries have contested the last three major finals and seem to be moving clear of the rest of Europe.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Marseille have reached an agreement with Feyenoord for the transfer of winger Igor Paixao. The French giants will spend €35 million, including add-ons, making the 25-year-old Brazilian the most expensive signing in the club's history.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Slovenian star Tadej Pogacar led the peloton on a novel route up Montmartre and past the Sacré-Cœur en route to winning the Tour de France for the fourth time. Germany's Florian Lipowitz finished third in the race.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Tadej Pogacar secured his fourth overall victory in the Tour de France after an epic final stage, during which he aimed to claim a prestigious win. However, the 26-year-old Slovenian was beaten by a stronger competitor. Wout van Aert won the stage on the Champs-Élysées after outperforming Pogacar on the third and final climb of Montmartre Hill....

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

This time last year, the Paris Olympics were just about to get underway, with the parade of boats full of athletes from all around the world on the river Seine for the Opening Ceremony. One year later, meet Karolien Florijn who won a gold medal for the Netherlands in rowing.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The women's Tour de France is being held for a fourth time. While the boom in women's cycling continues, how does it measure up to the men's race?

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to win the Women's Euro 2025 and retain their title after Sunday's final had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Chloe Kelly scored the decisive kick in a shoot-out which saw three Spain players, including reigning Ballon d'Or Aitana Bonmati, all fail to convert.   

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

26-year-old Slovenian rider Tadej Pogačar sealed his fourth Tour de France title on Sunday. Two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark took second place overall with German Florian Lipowitz finishing third. 

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Defending champion England faces Spain in the final of the Women's European Championship. The match in Basel is a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final where Spain defeated the Lionesses 1-0. Details by FRANCE 24 sports editor in Basel, Selina Sykes.

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France24 - Sports (4 weeks ago)

Tadej Pogacar leads the Tour de France into Paris on Sunday on the cusp of a fourth title after a dominant 21-day romp over the peaks and plains of France. The final day culminates with a parade into the French capital and a sprint on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue. Details by FRANCE 24 reporter James Vasina.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (4 weeks ago)

The 26-year-old from Slovenia is already one of the greatest cyclists ever. But how did the country help him grow?

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Kaden Groves won Tour de France stage 20. The 21st and final stage will take the peloton to the Champs-Élysées, passing through Montmartre.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Barring accident, Tadej Pogacar is expected to cruise to his fourth victory in the Tour de France on Sunday. The final day of the race is normally a leisurely ride into Paris and a final sprint down the Champs-Elysées, but this year race organisers have added a tricky detour into the cobbled streets of the Montmartre neighbourhood.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Sunday's final of the Women's Euros in Basel pitches the two best European teams of the current generation against each other, as a unified Spain side bristling with technique and intelligence takes on an equally talented England side that never gives up. Details by FRANCE 24 sports editor Selina Sykes.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Dutch cyclist Marianne Vos won the opening stage of the women's Tour de France with a late attack on Saturday. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot looked set to win the stage, but the Frenchwoman could not withstand the late surge from Vos, who punched the air with her left fist as she crossed the line. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

We asked people along the roads of the Tour de France what it takes to be a good supporter at this huge open-air cycling event — and what must-have item they always bring with them… they didn't disappoint!

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Kaden Groves won the 20th stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, avoiding a crash on slippery roads before powering to a solo triumph on the 184.2km journey from Nantua. Defending champion Tadej Pogacar maintained his lead over Jonas Vingegaard ahead of Sunday's 21st and final stage in Paris. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Thymen Arensman took advantage of the marking between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard to win Tour de France stage 19, his second this year.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Paris is commemorating one year since it hosted the Olympic and Paralymic Games. Legacy is one of the reasons countries give when they bid for the games. But it is always difficult to distinguish what is real legacy and what is just window-dressing. How is Paris doing so far? Answer by Dikaia Chatziefstathiou, professor of Olympic studies at...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Spanish women's national football team has had to overcome sexism and a lack of funding in their gradual rise over the past decade to the peak of  the women's game, eventually winning a World Cup title in 2023. They face England in the European Championship final on Sunday.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Thymen Arensman of the Netherlands won the 19th stage of the Tour de France, the last mountain trek of the race on Friday. Slovenian defending champion Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey and is widely expected to win a fourth title if he avoids a major incident.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ben O'Connor won Stage 18 of the Tour de France on Thursday, conquering what is considered the queen stage of the race. He claimed a solo victory ahead of Tadej Pogacar, who pulled away from Jonas Vingegaard in the final metres of the Col de la Loze.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestling icon who became a pop culture phenomenon in the 1980s and later transitioned into acting, has died at age 71, US media reported. Known for his larger-than-life persona and pivotal role in bringing professional wrestling into the mainstream, Hogan passed away at his Florida home following a reported cardiac...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tour de France riders face a grueling 171 km stage to the Col de la Loze in Courchevel, one of the race's toughest climbs. With steep gradients and high altitude, this alpine challenge could be a key moment in the battle for the yellow jersey.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Spain defeated Germany after extra time (0-1) on Wednesday evening in the second semi-final of the Women's Euro held in Switzerland. The Spanish team will face England in the final.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Aitana Bonmatí scored in extra time to send Spain to its first Women's Euro final with a 1-0 win over Germany on Wednesday, setting up a repeat of the 2023 World Cup title match against defending champions England.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Only one team from eastern Europe made it to Euro 2025, and only three have ever made it to any Euros. The story is different in men's football, so why has women's football in the region struggled to make a mark?

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

After 113 minutes, Aitana Bonmati scored the winner to knock Germany out and put Spain in the final.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Italy's Jonathan Milan on Wednesday won a crash-marred finale of the 17th stage of the Tour de France, claiming his second vistory in this year's competition, as overall leader Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

US transgender women can no longer compete in women's events at the Olympics and Paralympics. The US committee updated its policy to align with President Donald Trump's executive orders on trans participation.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A young basketball player is continuing to fight for justice four years after first speaking out about the sexual abuse of minors in Mali's women's national program.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Venus Williams made a winning return to singles tennis on Tuesday, defeating Peyton Stearns to reach round two of the DC Open after a 16-month absence. The 45-year-old sports legend became the oldest woman to win a WTA tour-level match in two decades.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed at the summit of the legendary Mont Ventoux climb, capping off a spectacular stage 16. The 24-year-old Frenchman edged out Ireland's Ben Healy in an epic finale, securing the first French victory of this year's Tour de France. Jonas Vingegaard attacked yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar several times but failed to gain any...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

England survived a scare to beat Italy 2-1 in extra time at Tuesday's semifinal to retain their dream of defending the Women's Euro title. The Lionesses twice came from behind, avoiding near-elimination to advance to another final while dashing Italy's hopes in a thrilling, heart-stopping clash. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

France's Valentin Paret-Peintre won the 16th stage of the Tour de France, a 171.5-kilometre ride from Montpellier to Mont Ventoux, while Tadej Pogacar held on to the yellow jersey. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

England and Italy face off on Tuesday in Geneva in the Women's Euro semi-finals. England will be hoping to secure a second consecutive final appearance after winning the Euro in 2022, while Italy will be aiming to end a 28-year final drought. The winners of this clash will face either Spain or Germany in the final on Sunday.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Belgian champion Tim Wellens soloed to his first Tour de France victory on Stage 15, becoming the 113th rider in history to claim stage wins at all three Grand Tours. Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey ahead of Monday's rest day.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Belgian rider Tim Wellens won stage 15 of the Tour de France taking place in Carcassonne on Sunday. His UAE teammate Tadej Pogacar meanwhile maintained his overall lead in the race.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

France were left lamenting another European exit at the hands of Germany on Saturday in a stunning 6-5 penalty shootout loss in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals, despite an early red card handing them numerical advantage for most of the game. The crushing defeat leaves Les Bleues still searching for their first major tournament title.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

In Norway, a debate is raging about whether Ada Hegerberg should remain in the starting 11 for the knockout phase of Euro 2025. The football star is taking the criticism in stride.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Women's football champions tolerance, yet many Euro 2025 squads lack the ethnic diversity usually found in top-level football.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany will play world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 semifinal after a dramatic win against France. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was the difference for Germany as they overcame an early red card to win on penalties.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Germany will play world champions Spain in the Euro 2025 semifinal after a dramatic win against France. Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger was Germany's hero as they overcame an early sending off to win on penalties.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Dutch rider Thymen Arensman on Saturday won stage 14 of the Tour de France. Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, however, retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tadej Pogacar claimed a commanding victory in Stage 13 of the Tour de France on Friday, winning the 10.9km time trial and extending his overall lead to four minutes and seven seconds. The defending champion's second straight stage win leaves Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel trailing in the overall standings.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

DW visited one of only a few people in Germany who sails and uses a wheelchair. The 11-year-old sails for the pure joy of her sport, but she is also aiming to become a role model for others.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tadej Pogacar delivered a stunning solo performance on Thursday to win Stage 12 of the Tour de France at Hautacam. The Slovenian rider, racing for UAE Team Emirates - XRG, claimed a prestigious mountain victory and struck a decisive blow in the general classification. He reclaimed the yellow jersey and now holds a lead of over two minutes on rival...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Austrian skydiver and extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy, according to local media. The 56-year-old shot to global fame in 2012 with his record-breaking free-fall from space.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the coveted yellow jersey at the Tour de France after a commanding solo victory on the grueling Hautacam climb in the Pyrénées. The Slovenian superstar surged ahead by over two minutes on key rival Jonas Vingegaard, while overnight leader Ben Healy suffered a heavy time loss.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

An old training method is experiencing an astonishing renaissance in the 2025 Tour de France.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Six-time Olympic medalist Olga Kharlan has hit out at recent decisions on Russian fencers, telling DW that she will "never shake hands with them."

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Norwegian rider Jonas Abrahamsen won the 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday as race favourite and three-time champion Tadej Pogacar crashed near the finish with 4 kilometers remaining. Pogacar fell after hitting the back wheel of another rider but his rivals for the general classification slowed so he could rejoin them. 

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

As the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 breaks attendance records in Switzerland, FRANCE 24's Perspective programme discusses a boost in support for the women's league and how it's covered in the media. A French broadcaster that was supposed to show a group stage match between France and the Netherlands on Sunday night decided to show the men's FIFA Club...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

The Women's Euro quarter-finals begin on Wednesday with a match between Italy and Norway. Without a title since 2000, Norway is counting on this tournament to regain their former glory, while Italy hope to confirm their resurgence by reaching their first semi-final since 1997.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Fauja Singh, believed to be he first centenarian to complete a full marathon, has died aged 114 after being hit by a car, media say. He began competitive running at 89 as a way to beat grief-induced depression.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A sensational display from Cole Palmer and Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain, with a 3-0 win securing the Club World Cup title. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and watching US President Donald Trump also made gains.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A year later than planned, the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is taking place in Morocco. The star players are impressing fans, but the familiar problems remain.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

A year later than planned, the women's Africa Cup of Nations is taking place in Morocco. While star players impress, familiar problems remain.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Simon Yates was the strongest rider in the 28-man breakaway on stage 10, winning solo at the top of the eighth and final ascent of the day. This marks his third Tour de France stage victory. Ben Healy took the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by 29 seconds, becoming the first Irishman to wear the yellow jersey in 38 years.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

With drums, chants and a mission of inclusion, Swedish fan group the Soft Hooligans have landed in Switzerland for Euro 2025 – bringing good vibes to the stands and pushing for better support for women's football. The movement began in 2017, when Kajsa Aronsson, 61, and her daughter Estrid Kjellman, 29, were inspired at the Women's Euros in the...

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Ben Healy seized the yellow jersey on Monday after a gutsy breakaway in the Tour de France's first mountain stage. While Simon Yates took the stage win, Healy finished third and now leads overall by 29 seconds ahead of Pogačar.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Cole Palmer scored twice and fed João Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first half and beat the European champions 3-0 on Sunday in the final of the first expanded Club World Cup. Story by Solange Mougin.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Chelsea left no chance for European champions PSG, securing a 3-0 victory in the final to win the first edition of the newly expanded Club World Cup. Cole Palmer was named man of the match after scoring twice before half-time.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Cole Palmer scored two goals and set up another as Chelsea won the first edition of the expanded Club World Cup by beating European champions Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in Sunday's final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Palmer netted twice in the opening half-hour and Joao Pedro added the third before the break, with a roundly beaten PSG having...

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (A month ago)

Sinner has prevented Alcaraz from winning his third Wimbledon final in a row. The gripping final at Centre Court was watched by Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, as well as a slew of Hollywood stars.

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Italy's Jannik Sinner of Italy on Sunday secured his first Wimbledon title after beating two-time defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, in a four-set match.  

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France24 - Sports (A month ago)

Tim Merlier of Belgium held off Italy's Jonathan Milan in a mass sprint to win Stage 9 of the Tour de France on Sunday after Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel's daylong breakaway was reined in by the chasing pack less than a kilometer from the finish.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

After a battle lasting almost three hours, Carlos Alcaraz reaffirmed his intention to retain his Wimbledon crown by beating Taylor Fritz. The Spaniard will now face his greatest rival, Jannik Sinner. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

With a powerful final push, Jonathan Milan of Italy won Stage 8 of the Tour de France in a mass sprint on Saturday, finishing ahead of Wout van Aert and Kaden Groves.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Poland's Iga Swiatek made tennis history when she beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in Wimbledon's final. It took less than an hour for the 24-year-old to win her first tournament on the London grass. The focus now shifts to the latest chapter in the game's hottest new rivalry: the clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who compete for the...

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Iga Swiatek of Poland destroyed American Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0, ending a ludicrously lop-sided final in 57 minutes. The 24-year-old eighth seed was merciless as she took advantage of Grand Slam final debutant Anisimova's leg-sapping nerves in front of a stunned Centre Court. 

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Sofya Velikaya is one of the world's most successful fencers, having won multiple Olympic medals. Now, after a long absence, she is allowed to return to competition — despite her military rank.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Lea Schüller scored the winner as Germany beat Denmark 2-1 to all but qualify for the knockouts. The Bayern Munich striker hasn't always had it easy for Germany but may be peaking at the right time.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

The arrest for alleged racial abuse via social media of a basketball player is the first of its kind in Australia.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

It took Iga Swiatek less than an hour to swat aside Amanda Anisimova, of the USA, in the Wimbledon women's final on Saturday. In winning her maiden Wimbledon title, Swiatek also did something few players have ever done.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Chelsea must somehow try to stop an irresistible Paris Saint-Germain side from adding the Club World Cup trophy to their UEFA Champions League title as the final of the first edition of FIFA's expanded competition takes place on Sunday.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Tadej Pogacar won stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday to retake the overall lead with a trademark swoop on the short, steep slope of the Mur de Bretagne.  

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

A new sense of hope is in the air in the DR Congo, fueled by a recent peace deal and the prospect of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Ben Healy won stage 6 of the Tour de France after a solo performance. Mathieu van der Poel reclaimed the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by one second.

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Deutsche Welle - Sports (2 months ago)

Africa's cycling star Biniam Girmay has a tough task to repeat his successes from the 2024 Tour de France, but remains optimistic. He is unsure whether he will even compete the upcoming World Championships in Rwanda.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Stage six of the Tour de France in Normandy Wednesday saw Ireland's Ben Healy win with a long solo break. Mathieu van der Poel overtook overnight leader Tadej Pogacar by a second to reclaim the overall leader's yellow jersey. 

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday crushed Spanish giants Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semi-final, setting up a final against Chelsea and an opportunity to close out a historically dominant season with a fifth trophy.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Paris Saint-Germain easily defeated Real Madrid (4-0) and will meet Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on July 13.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Race-against-the-clock specialist Remco Evenepoel won the first time trial of the Tour de France on Wednesday, while Tadej Pogacar's second place was enough for the defending champion to take hold of the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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France24 - Sports (2 months ago)

Storied French club Lyon won its appeal against relegation on Wednesday and will stay in Ligue 1 next season.

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