Julien Pretot

Siya Kolisi marked his 100th test cap with trademark humility and leadership, putting the team first as world champions South Africa came from behind to humble France 32-17 in an intense Autumn international on Saturday.

France paid the price for wastefulness while South Africa were ruthlessly clinical, Les Bleus’ coach Fabien Galthie said after his side's 32-17 defeat by the world champions in their Autumn international on Saturday.

Freestyle skier Flora Tabanelli's preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics on home snow took a hit when the teenage world champion suffered a suspected knee injury training in Austria, the Italian Winter Sports Federation said on Wednesday.

French biathlete Julia Simon was sentenced on Friday to a three-month suspended prison term and fined 15,000 euros ($17,493.00)for credit-card fraud and theft, which puts her participation in next year’s Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in doubt.

The former world champion is facing disciplinary proceedings over public attacks on U.S. grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death this week at 29 has prompted outrage and calls for action.

France’s perfect record in their World Cup qualifying campaign ended as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Iceland who got a late equaliser in an entertaining Group D clash on Monday.

UEFA and its joint venture UC3 on Monday launched the tender process for broadcast and commercial rights to European club competitions for the 2027–2031 cycle, introducing a series of industry firsts including a global “first pick” package for the Champions League.

Striker Kylian Mbappe played saviour as France closed in on qualification for next year's World Cup with a lacklustre 3-0 home win over Azerbaijan in their Group D qualifier on Friday, before coming off late with a painful ankle knock.

French sailor Charlie Dalin has revealed that he was undergoing treatment for cancer while he sailed to victory in the latest Vendée Globe, completing the solo round-the-world race despite a diagnosis that came only months before the start.

Paris St Germain’s 2-1 victory at Barcelona on Wednesday bore all the hallmarks of a statement win as the Champions League holders leaned on a blend of academy graduates, fringe players and established names to show their depth.