The Dark Side of the Bat: How a Retired Insurance Executive’s Trial Reveals the Hidden Dangers of Domestic Violence in Sports Culture By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 28, 2026 | Updated 10:45 AM UTC (12:45 PM CEST) NIORT, France — The courtroom in Niort, France, is not typically associated with the roar of … Read more
Baseball Bat and Narcotics: Marseille ‘Ubershit’ Couple Arrested In a case where sports equipment was used for something far removed from the diamond, a couple operating as “Ubershit” delivery drivers was intercepted by police in Marseille, France, on Tuesday evening. The operation, which took place in the city’s 5th arrondissement, ended with the seizure of … Read more
Lyon, France – Two former tennis players, Gaëlle Desperrier, 38, and Estelle Metadieu, 32, have publicly accused their ex-coach, identified only as Charles S., of sexual assault and emotional abuse. The allegations, detailed in an extensive report published Wednesday by L’Équipe, span incidents occurring two decades ago at tennis clubs in the Lyon region of … Read more