3 d. ago The Paris Games flame rises again — but it’s no longer ‘Olympic’

The Paris Games may be over, but the flame is still rising — just don’t call it Olympic

Sport

1 week ago Jannik Sinner hits another level to end Alexander Bublik’s magical run in Paris

World No 1 thrashes surprise quarter-finalist 6-1, 7-5, 6-0Bublik: ‘He’s playing fast. He’s playing smart’Half an hour into his first appearance in a grand slam quarter-final, Alexander Bublik pumped his fist to the sky and smiled widely. The source of the 27-year-old’s joy, however, was not a blazing start to the biggest match of his career or the hope that he could take his run even further. He had simply won his first game.After the jubilation of breaking new ground in Paris, Bublik’s fairytale came to a harsh end as he was picked apart by Jannik Sinner, the world No 1, who continued his march through the French Open draw with another relentless performance and a 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Emmanuel Macron waxwork is stolen from museum in France as he 'represents double discourse'

Greenpeace France said Paris was "playing a double game" in supporting Ukraine while allowing French companies to continue with gas and fertiliser imports from Russia

Politics

1 week ago Imane Khelif breaks silence amid claims leaked medical report 'proves boxer is biological male'

Khelif, who claimed gold for Algeria at the Paris Games last summer, was thrust into the center of a bitter storm once again this week when the results of a 2023 medical test were allegedly leaked.

Politics

2 w. ago At least 81 arrested in Paris as fans celebrate PSG’s Champions League victory

Police on the Champs-Élysées use teargas and pepper spray to keep order after huge crowds had gathered for gameAt least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match, which took place in Munich, with about 48,000 attending. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Matchday live: PSG v Inter Champions League final buildup – as it happened

Our writers brought you all the build-up ahead of a mouthwatering final in MunichInter: Simone Inzaghi’s talent-packed team will be underdogs against PSG but believe they have learned from 2023 agony, writes Nicky Bandini.Ousmane Dembele: “This has been a dream of mine since I was a child,” said the PSG striker, whose form this season has been revelatory. “I am very concentrated. This will be an unforgettable moment. I just hope tomorrow will be history in the making. Tomorrow will be a tense game. We know Paris will be vibrating with excitement. You need to keep a cool head. We are very excited but, as has been mentioned, we need to be calm, cool, collected, serious but smiling, because this is an incredible moment for us.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago French Open 2025: Raducanu v Swiatek, Sabalenka and Alcaraz in action on day four

Live coverage from Roland Garros from 10am BSTSend Katy an email with your thoughtsOns Jabeur, who lost in the first round yesterday, has called out organisers for not scheduling women’s matches in the night slot, saying: “I don’t think they have daughters.” Last year all 11 prime-time matches featured men, and that’s been the case too for the first four days of this year’s tournament – tonight 12th seed Holger Rune will face the American world No 137 Emilio Nava – so it’s hardly the contest of the day. Why couldn’t, say, Swiatek and Raducanu have played their match this evening? What’s more baffling about the French Open’s stance is that Amelie Mauresmo – who does have a daughter – is the tournament director. You’d think she’d be more keen to promote the women’s game.The players are out on another overcast day in Paris, so expect heavy conditions again. Among the early starters: the Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, the red-hot Italian Lorenzo Musetti, the Canadian teenage winning mac...

Politics

2 w. ago Documentary celebrates success of Welsh cycling hero Emma Finucane

Finucane became the first British woman in 60 years to win three medals at the same Olympic Games in Paris last summer

Culture

3 w. ago Tour de France’s controversial change divides opinion in cycling world

Organisers want to capitalise on the massive crowds at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Politics