Lyon, France – A decade after Olympique Lyonnais (OL) left the historic Gerland stadium for the purpose-built Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, the question of whether the move has been a success continues to resonate with fans and observers. The relocation, which occurred in January 2016, wasn’t without its detractors, mirroring some of the current debate … Read more
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France – The Association Boulonnaise de Handball is mounting a determined effort to secure refugee status for Mohamed Camara, a 24-year-old handball player whose story embodies both athletic promise and the challenges faced by asylum seekers in France. The club’s support extends beyond the court, providing not only a sporting home but also crucial … Read more
These are cool images to see. After the Clippers’ suspenseful victory against the Nuggets (115-114) on the night of Thursday to Friday, Nicolas Batum had a nice surprise in the stands. Several supporters, who came especially from Le Mans, were present to see the French basketball player play and were able to appreciate his six … Read more
“I like adventure, discovering new trails while mixing it with a sporting challenge where I push my limits, so the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) will be a great challenge,” assures Aurélien Sanchez. This 35-year-old from Toulouse, the only French winner of the Barkley in 2023, an ultra-trail in the United States considered the most difficult … Read more
Several hundred people gathered on Saturday in Grenoble, Isère, to demonstrate against the organization of the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in the French Alps, which they consider costly and harmful to the environment. While the 2026 Winter Olympics begin this weekend in Cortina, Italy, several groups opposed to holding the 2030 Games in … Read more
Drama in Vaucluse. While an amateur football match was being played this Wednesday evening in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a 17-year-old young man collapsed on the pitch. Victim of a heart attack, the FC Alpilles player in the U19 category (players under 19 years old) was quickly taken care of by the emergency services, before dying the next … Read more
They completed the very good year 2025 for French beach volleyball (bronze medal at the worlds for Arnaud Gauthier Rat and Téo Rotar, the pair Clémence Vieira-Aline Chamereau vice-European champions). Elouan Chouikh-Barbez and Joadel Geneviève Gardoque won the Elite 16 tournament in Brazil on December 7, 2025, the highest level of competition on the Beach … Read more
This is the end of a long series. The municipal council of Val d’Isère voted on Monday in favor of its inclusion on the map of the 2030 Olympic Games in the Alps, committing to “mobilize the resources of the municipality” but without “direct” financing of the competition. The adoption of the deliberation, by a … Read more
The transfiguration of USAP supporters, who play in the Top 14 of rugby union, is notable. It took just one match on Saturday January 24 at the Aimé-Giral stadium for fans of the Catalan club to find smiles and, above all, serenity. Last Saturday, the usapists beat Montauban (31-8) in a storm, the direct rival … Read more
It’s an important lesson for any young footballer that Rémi Himbert has learned very well: keep your feet on the ground. The Lyonnais, scorer Thursday evening for his first professional start with Les Gones against PAOK, in the Europa League (4-2), had a dream evening but did not let himself be overwhelmed. In addition to … Read more