Ivory Coast bid to 'loan' Hervé Renard from France fails - ESPN
Host nation Ivory Coast failed to land Hervé Renard «on loan» from the France women's team for the rest of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Paris ready to deliver successful Olympic Games: Organising committee president
PARIS : Transport and security are the main two challenges Paris 2024 will face at this year's Olympics, and organising committee president Tony Estanguet is confident everything will go smoothly when the Games start on Jul 26.
Evans leads after opening Monte Carlo stages
Toyota's Elfyn Evans led the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally after getting his tyre strategy right and winning the first two stages on Thursday (Jan 25).
Depay strikes as Atletico beat Sevilla to reach semis
MADRID :Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla 1-0 on Thursday to book a place in the Spanish Copa del Rey semi-finals thanks to a goal by Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
Rallying-Evans leads after opening Monte Carlo stages
Toyota's Elfyn Evans led the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally after getting his tyre strategy right and winning the first two stages on Thursday.
Northern Ireland record cap-holder Davis calls it a day on playing career
Northern Ireland record caps holder Steven Davis admitted a "strange sensation" after announcing his retirement from football.
Rohan Bopanna And Joshna Chinappa Shortlisted For Padma Shri Honour
Tennis star Rohan Bopanna, who is set to be crowned world number one in the doubles format, was on Thursday selected for the prestigious Padma Shri honour by the government along with six other athletes including veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa. Padma Shri is fourth highest civilian honour after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan which is conferred to achievers for their distinguished service in any field. Bopanna has been a consistent performer and will be oldest world number one when new rankings will be issued on Monday.
Ireland to face India, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Belgium at Paris Olympics
Ireland's senior men's hockey side will face India, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Belgium in their pool at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.