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
Richard Carapaz secured a dominant stage victory at Orcières-Merlette during stage 18 of the Tour de France, riding clear of a breakaway on a demanding route through the French Alps. The 33-year-old Ecuadorian rider attacked three kilometers from the summit finish, shedding his breakaway companions to claim another prestigious victory for his palmarès. Behind him, … Read more
Remco Evenepoel secured a dominant victory in the 26-kilometer individual time trial between Evian and Thonon-les-Bains on Tuesday, July 21, cutting his deficit in the overall Tour de France standings. The Red Bull Bora leader finished the stage fastest, outpacing yellow jersey holder Tadej Pogačar by 28 seconds. With this performance, Evenepoel sits 4:32 behind … Read more
Josh Kerr broke the world record for the mile on Saturday, July 18, in London, clocking a time of 3:42.66. The 28-year-old Scot surpassed the previous mark of 3:43.13 set by Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999. Kerr, a 2023 world champion in the 1,500m and a silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, … Read more
Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step secured victory in a chaotic bunch sprint at the finish of Stage 12 of the Tour de France in Chalon-sur-Saône. The Belgian rider outpaced Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen to claim his third stage win of the 2024 race. Tadej Pogačar successfully defended his yellow jersey, maintaining a lead of … Read more
Mauro Schmid won the 13th stage of the Tour de France in Belfort on Friday, July 17, after beating Colombia’s Harold Tejada in a sprint finish. The Swiss rider, competing for Jayco-Alula, secured his first career victory in the Tour de France after escaping with a large breakaway group that included up to 57 riders. … Read more
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will travel to the United States this Sunday to attend the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in the suburbs of New York. The Prime Minister’s office confirmed the attendance on Friday, noting that Sánchez will be joined by King Felipe VI for the championship match. … Read more
Roberto Martinez has confirmed his departure as head coach of the Portugal national team following the squad’s 1-0 elimination by Spain in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. The Spanish manager, who took charge of the Seleção in January 2023, announced that the tournament exit marks the end of his tenure, citing the conclusion … Read more