The Tour de France Femmes 2026 kicks off from Lausanne on Saturday, August 1, for nine stages until Nice. Between the grand Swiss departure, a duel of favorites, and a demanding route, the race aims to reach a new global milestone.
From July 31 to August 16, Paris and Saint-Denis will host the European elite of aquatic sports. Amidst a historic return, Olympic legacy, the Seine, and anticipation surrounding Léon Marchand, France aims to transform the post-Paris 2024 era into a new popular spectacle.
UEFA and its 55 national federations reject Gianni Infantino's proposal to open part of FIFA competitions to private investors. France is directly affected by a boycott threat that could disrupt world football.
A subsidiary valued at $20 billion, with up to 20% open to private capital and a $20 million offer per federation: Gianni Infantino's project is triggering global dissent over the future of the World Cup.
European Champion in 2021 and then leaving in a blaze in 2023, Roberto Mancini takes the helm of an Italy absent from a third consecutive World Cup. His return, accompanied by Claudio Ranieri's arrival in the technical direction, resembles both a rescue operation and a high-pressure gamble.
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. McLaren's first victory of 2026 comes just before the summer break.
Mirabai Chanu has won a third consecutive title in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 31-year-old Indian became the first woman to achieve this triple feat, dominating the 48 kg category with a total of 190 kg and providing her country with its first gold medal of the 2026 edition.
Kazuyoshi Miura scored at 59 years and 149 days with Fukushima United, marking his first official goal in nearly four years. A breathtaking new chapter in the career of King Kazu.
Khalifa Al-Omairi has given Saudi Arabia its first medal at the World Fencing Championships. His bronze, secured after a resounding victory over Olympic champion Koki Kano, opens a new chapter for the kingdom's sport.
Mathieu van der Poel concluded the 2026 Tour de France with a photo-finish victory on the Champs-Ãlysées, having turned Montmartre into a launch pad alongside Tadej Pogacar.
At 22 years old and in his first participation, Isaac del Toro finished third in the 2026 Tour de France. The Mexican also won the white jersey, marking an unprecedented performance for his country.
After trailing in the first set, Turkey turned the tables on Brazil 3-1 in Macao to claim their second Women's Nations League title. Melissa Vargas scored 33 points, a record in VNL finals.
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