Orléans, France – Alex Lanier is within striking distance of defending his title at the Orleans Masters (Super 300) badminton tournament. The French champion has navigated the early rounds with impressive form, setting up a crucial semi-final clash on Saturday evening. Lanier’s title defense began flawlessly, with a decisive victory over compatriot Arnaud Merklé 21-13, … Read more
Le Mans, France – The French men’s handball team enters a new chapter tonight, seeking to rebound from a disappointing Euro campaign with a friendly match against Spain. More than just a tune-up, this contest marks the debut of Talant Dujshebaev as head coach, succeeding Guillaume Gille at the helm. The match, set for 8:00 … Read more
Dortmund, Germany – Germany’s men’s handball team kicked off their preparations for the 2027 World Men’s Handball Championship, hosted on home soil, with a resounding 41-38 victory over Egypt on Tuesday. The match, played in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,732 at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, saw the German side build on the momentum … Read more
Talant Dujshebaev Tasked with Revitalizing French Handball Créteil, France – Talant Dujshebaev has officially begun his tenure as the head coach of the French national handball team, inheriting a program seeking to reclaim its dominance on the international stage. The appointment marks a historic moment, as Dujshebaev is the first foreign-born coach to lead Les … Read more
France Overcomes Spain in Dujshebaev’s Debut Le Mans, France – In a promising start to a new era, the French men’s handball team defeated Spain 29-26 on Thursday evening, marking Talant Dujshebaev’s first match as head coach. The victory, played in front of a crowd of 5,317 at the Palais des Sports in Le Mans, … Read more
Berlin – Jaron Siewert, the former head coach of Füchse Berlin, revealed he suffered a second stroke in October 2025, just months after being relieved of his duties with the German handball club. The 32-year-classic Siewert, who led Füchse Berlin to their first-ever German championship in 2025, shared the news in a recent interview with … Read more
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Jannik Sinner has cemented his place among tennis’s elite, achieving a feat previously managed by only two other players: Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The 24-year-old Italian captured the BNP Paribas Open title on Sunday, defeating Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) and, in doing so, became just the third man in history … Read more
Saint-Jacques de la Lande’s badminton clubs enjoyed a successful weekend, with the N2 team securing a dominant victory and the N3 squad battling to a hard-fought draw against Tours. The results solidify both teams’ positions at the top of their respective pools as they look ahead to promotion playoffs. The unusual circumstance of facing the … Read more
Créteil, France – Talant Dujshebaev officially began his tenure as the head coach of the French national handball team on Monday, stepping into the role following the departure of Guillaume Gille. The legendary Spanish handball figure, arriving from Poland where he currently coaches Kielce, described the opportunity as “a gift from the heavens” during his … Read more
MONTFORT-LE-GESNOIS, France – Arnage Mulsanne secured a crucial 5-3 victory over Lucé in National 3 badminton action on Saturday, March 14, 2026, propelling them into second place in the league standings. The match, unexpectedly relocated to Montfort-le-Gesnois due to elections at the team’s usual Mulsanne gymnasium, drew a supportive crowd including the co-presidents of the … Read more