Froome left out of Israel-Premier Tech's Tour de France team
Four-times winner Chris Froome has been left out of Israel-Premier Tech's (IPT) squad for this year's Tour de France, the team confirmed on Friday.
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No Chris Froome at Tour de France 2023 as Israel – Premier Tech leave out 'disappointed' four-time winner
Chris Froome won't get the chance to fulfil his «ultimate goal» of appearing at the 2023 Tour de France after the four-time winner was left out of his Israel – Premier Tech team. Froome recently said riding the Tour was his main objective of 2023, and declared his ambition to try and win a stage after going close on Alpe d'Huez last year.
Spurs select Victor Wembanyama first overall in NBA draft
The San Antonio Spurs confirmed the least protected secret in sports when they chose French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama with the number one overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday in New York.
Paris 2024 flame to be lit on April 16 - organisers
PARIS : The Paris 2024 Olympic Games flame will be lit on April 16, marking the countdown to the July 26-Aug. 11 event in the French capital, organisers said on Friday, confirming an earlier Reuters story.
Victor Wembanyama Chosen By San Antonio Spurs With No.1 Pick In NBA Draft
France's Victor Wembanyama was chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, sparking wild celebrations as the Texas club reveled in landing the gifted teenager seen as a once-in-a-generation talent. The 7ft 4in (2.24m) 19-year-old hugged family members as the Spurs confirmed a decision which had been a mere formality ever since San Antonio were handed the No.1 selection in the Draft last month.
Exclusive: France's Macron calls for international taxation in push for climate solidarity
During a live appearance on FRANCE 24, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised the need for global cooperation and "mobilisation" in implementing international taxes to support climate action and poverty alleviation.
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda ruled out of RWC due to injury
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed that lock Izack Rodda will miss the Rugby Championship and World Cup after aggravating a foot injury in training this week.
All hail Modi? Biden's bid to deepen alliance with India
The US announcement of plans to transfer warplane engine technology to Delhi offers quite the contrast from the days India turned to Russia for weapons and the US armed Pakistan.