Diop never wanted to play against France but must now deal with Mbappe
ATLANTA, July 7 : Morocco centre back Issa Diop had two African suitors but previously declared he only wanted to play for France.
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IOC axes Nordic combined for 2030 Games, retains snowboard parallel giant slalom
July 7 : The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday dropped Nordic combined from the 2030 French Alps Winter Games, ending the Olympic run of a discipline that had featured in every edition since the inaugural winter cycle in 1924.
IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 7 : The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards Russia's reintegration into the Olympic fold ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
IOC ending neutral status vetting for Russian athletes ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
IOC moves to end Russian neutrality for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - ESPN
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
IOC axes Nordic combined for 2030 French Alps Games
July 7 : The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday dropped Nordic combined from the 2030 French Alps Winter Games, ending the Olympic run of a discipline that had featured in every edition since the inaugural winter cycle in 1924.
IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee, athletes to return to international competitions
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, July 7 : The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday, paving the way for a return to international competitions including the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Bryan brothers criticize ATP's proposal for doubles tennis - ESPN
LONDON — Doubles icons Bob and Mike Bryan say the ATP Tour should be expanding opportunities in the discipline instead of pushing for a reduction that they argue will cost jobs for young players.