Karim Benzema sues French minister over Muslim Brotherhood allegations
Football star Karim Benzema has filed a defamation lawsuit against France’s interior minister who accused him of having links to the Muslim Brotherhood.
France Sport News
'Born leader' O'Mahony named Ireland's Six Nations captain
Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations with head coach Andy Farrell declaring on Wednesday the veteran backrow forward is a "born leader."
'Risk of exodus from Gaza is serious and imminent', ex-Palestinian PM Fayyad warns
With Israel signalling that the most intensive phase of its war on Hamas could now be over, Fayyad explained why he thinks "there is not really much to go on by way of optimism that this war is coming to an end soon enough".
Saudi club Al-Hilal sign Brazil's Lodi from Marseille
Al-Hilal have signed Brazil defender Renan Lodi from French side Olympique de Marseille, both clubs said on Wednesday.
Undercooked Medvedev looks to beat the heat in bid for Australian Open crown
MELBOURNE : Daniil Medvedev will be the clear favourite when he takes on Emil Ruusuvuori at the Australian Open on Thursday, but the Russian will have to contend with his lack of preparation and the weather as he seeks his first title at Melbourne Park.
Ireland names O'Mahony as new captain
DUBLIN :Veteran Munster backrow Peter O'Mahony was named as the new Ireland captain on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell began the post-Johnny Sexton era by naming a mostly experienced 34-man squad to defend their Six Nations championship.
Paris 2024 infrastructure to be delivered on schedule, within budget
PARIS : Paris is well on track to host this year's Summer Olympics as all the infrastructures will be ready in time for the extravaganza despite some minor hiccups.
Former tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario given suspended jail term
MADRID : Former Spanish tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has been given a suspended jail term for fraud, a court in Barcelona said on Wednesday.