Sébastien Simon will race in the 2026 Route du Rhum with Groupe Dubreuil 2, an IMOCA with a closed cockpit inspired by aviation. After finishing 3rd in the 2024 Vendée Globe, he has high ambitions for this solo transatlantic race.
At the 100km World Championships in Ames, four French runners finished inside the top 13 to secure team bronze. It was a medal built on depth, patience and solidarity in punishing heat.
Beaten 3-0 in the group stage, Colombia meet defending champions DPR Korea again in the U-20 Women's World Cup semi-finals in Poland.
Nu Stadium will host the semi-finals, bronze match and title decider of the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in January 2027. The continental pathway is not yet complete.
Marseille hosts Paris this Sunday at 20:45 for the 5th matchday of Ligue 1. Before kickoff, this Classic promises a test of character for both rivals.
Tottenham lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa, continuing their winless run in the Premier League. Coach Roberto De Zerbi publicly criticized his players, highlighting the club's ongoing crisis.
Zacharie Boucher was called up for Madagascar's national team for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. However, an eight-year-old interview where he said he wouldn't play for Madagascar resurfaced, leading to his removal on September 19.
Zidane with France, Klopp with Germany and Xavi with the Netherlands: the 2026/27 Nations League opens with a test of method for several high-profile national coaches.
The presidents of UEFA and CONCACAF have asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release $2.1 billion from FIFA reserves to pay $10 million to each of the 211 member associations for 2027-2030, following the abandonment of a controversial World Cup stake sale.
Formula 1 has confirmed the Portugal Grand Prix will return in 2027, recalling the unique atmosphere of the Estoril circuit and memorable moments.
Audi, entering Formula 1 with a new engine, partners closely with BP to develop advanced sustainable fuels mandated for 2026. These fuels, derived from carbon capture and waste, replace fossil hydrocarbons without engine changes. BP tested hundreds of blends to balance performance and reliability under demanding technical conditions.
Olympic and US Open champion Justin Rose becomes McLaren Golf's first ambassador, collaborating with McLaren engineers to develop innovative clubs inspired by Formula 1's pursuit of marginal gains to improve his major tournament results.
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