Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court secured a dominant sprint victory on stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes, prevailing over France’s Cédrine Kerbaol and the Netherlands’ Puck Pieterse after a grueling 153-kilometer route from Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône. Stage 6 Breakdown: From Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône The sixth day of racing offered the peloton little respite. … Read more
Marlen Reusser seized control of the Tour de France femmes on Tuesday, August 4, powering through a 21-kilometer individual time trial in Bourgogne from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon to claim both the fourth-stage victory and the yellow jersey. The Swiss time trial world champion dominated the rolling terrain to distance her general classification rivals, overhauling overnight … Read more
Teddy Riner has postponed his much-anticipated return to competitive tatami after sustaining an injury that forces him to withdraw from the upcoming tournament in Lima, Peru, according to an announcement made by the judoka. The heavyweight champion was slated to compete on August 16 at the second-tier event in South America, which would have marked … Read more
Four members of the Ugandan boxing team, including Nuhu Batte, have failed to return home following the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, prompting an official missing persons inquiry by Scottish authorities. Scottish Police Open Inquiry Into Missing Ugandan Boxers Police Scotland confirmed on Wednesday that an active investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino will remain head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, after signing a contract extension with the United States Soccer Federation announced on Monday, August 3. The 54-year-old Argentine manager, who took charge in 2024, guided the squad to the Round of 16 at the … Read more
Tadej Pogačar will start the 2026 Vuelta a España, marking his first appearance at the Spanish Grand Tour since his breakout 2019 campaign, according to an announcement made by his UAE-Emirates squad. The three-week race begins on August 22 in Monaco and concludes on September 13 in Granada, giving the Slovenian star a clear opportunity … Read more
Gianni Infantino Defends FIFA Private Investor Proposal Amid European Backlash FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended his controversial plan to create a commercial entity backed by private investors, describing the initiative as “an opportunity, but not an obligation” during a video statement published by world soccer’s governing body on Wednesday, July 29. The proposed commercial restructuring … Read more
French cycling organization Decathlon CMA CGM announced plans to launch its inaugural women’s team starting next season, entering the international ProTeam division by early 2027. Based in Savoie, the setup aims to bridge a critical developmental gap in the sport. The new 12-rider women’s roster will share operational resources, coaching infrastructure, and sports science facilities … Read more
French judoka Teddy Riner will make his long-awaited return to international competition at the Lima Grand Prix in Peru, scheduled from August 14 to August 16, according to an official announcement from the French Judo Federation. This marks the triple individual Olympic champion’s first appearance on the global circuit since his dominant campaign at the … Read more
Tadej Pogacar won Stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, July 24, securing his first career victory atop Alpe d’Huez. The Slovenian rider, wearing the yellow jersey, overcame a 3:30 deficit at the base of the final climb to finish ahead of France’s Lenny Martinez and Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz, further extending his lead … Read more