Maximilian Schachmann earned the first leader’s jersey of the Tour of the Basque Country by winning the individual time trial as the race began in Zumarraga.

respectively, to position themselves well for a possible general classification bid.Reigning Tour de France

Paris 2024 organisers have rubbished a call from City Councillor Danielle Simonnet for a referendum on whether the Olympic and Paralympic Games should be held in the French capital in five years' time.

them being cancelled.In response, Simonnet sent out a tweet asking Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Île-de-France

we realised a great national consultation that lasted a year on the whole territory, everywhere in France

Simonnet, the co-leader of France's Left Party with Eric Coquerel, made the proposal as part of her La France

The daily transport in the Île-de-France region is a disaster."

The United States tonight underlined their ambition of earning a fifth consecutive gold medal at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s Women’s World Championships as they maintained their perfect record with an 8-0 win over Switzerland at Espoo Metro Areena in Finland.

hopes of progress at the IIHF Women's World Championships in Finland with a 2-1 win which relegated France

earlier today Sweden improved their chances of progress as they battled back from 1-0 down to defeat France

Sweden responded with goals from Melinda Olsson and Pernilla Winberg that secured a win which means France

securing a record fifth consecutive Hong Kong World Rugby Sevens title as they earned a 21-7 victory over France

Olympic qualification when the European regional qualification tournament takes place in Colomiers, France

Belgium are among eight countries set to compete in the International Korfball Federation (IKF) Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) in July.

The third edition of the Championships will take place in Bonson in France, featuring eight senior teams

champions in both age groups – feature in a senior draw which also boasts the Netherlands, England, hosts France

and Morocco, as well as Wales and Hungary.Meanwhile, in the younger age group, Belgium are joined by France

One hundred years ago, on April 5, 1919, Olympism was revived after one of the darkest episodes in European history.

situ when war broke out in 1914, only eight attended: the IOC President Baron Pierre de Coubertin from France

Whether relevant or not, France had taken one of four golds in the Stockholm regatta, in the six-metre

At Stockholm, it was won by Captain Jacques Cariou of France.

In exactly two months, the FIFA Women’s World Cup will kick off at Parc des Princes when France play

role of certain associations in global transfer streams.”It is possible a groundbreaking World Cup in France

A dispute within the laser class has escalated after its international organisation ended a build agreement with its largest manufacturer in a move which could have consequences for the one-person sailing events at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

claims it is the "only authorised supplier of Laser boats" at the Games because it has authority in France

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed the re-election of Shaikh Salman as head of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) during the governing body's Congress in Kuala Lumpur today.

This (death) is of course a big tragedy where words cannot help," Infantino said, according to Agence France-Presse

Olga Sosina struck inside the last minute to secure a last-gasp 2-1 victory for Russia over Switzerland on day two of the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championship in Espoo.

limited France's scoring opportunities.Aneta Lédlová was among the scorers as the Czech Republic beat France

Emmanuelle Passard replied for France, who have lost their opening two matches.Action in Espoo is due

Overall leaders the United States and second-placed New Zealand both recorded victories as the World Rugby Sevens Series event in Hong Kong began today.

year's Women's World Rugby Sevens Series by winning the qualifier in Hong Kong ©World RugbyArgentina and France

Pool B following victories against Canada and Portugal respectively.Argentina edged Canada 19-4, while France

Holding the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris could create as many as 150,000 jobs over the next five years, a report claimed.

advertising work related to Paris 2024 and the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which will also take place in France

Paris Councillor Danielle Simonnet has called for a referendum on whether the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games should be held in the French capital after a recent survey found that 62 per cent of 6,612 voters claimed they are in favour of them being cancelled. 

network operator company Orange, Simonnet sent out a tweet asking Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, Île-de-France

Simonnet, the co-leader of France's Left Party with Eric Coquerel, made the proposal as part of her La France

The daily transport in the Île-de-France region is a disaster."

This will be the same in France."Of course, we need a referendum."

Celebrated Italian athletes turned out in their numbers as the team draw ceremony for the Naples 2019 Summer Universiade took place at the host city’s Stazione Marittima.

Uruguay and Ireland drawn into Pool A.Pool B features Italy, Mexico and Ukraine, while Pool C pits France

China, the US, Russia, Portugal and South Korea.Canada have been drawn in Pool C alongside Brazil, France

sevens draws.In water polo, the women’s draw placed Hungary, Canada, the Czech Republic, Japan and France

US, Australia, Italy, China and Russia in Pool B.Pool A of the men’s draw features Russia, the US, France

comprises Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Japan and Australia.In rugby sevens, the women’s draw placed Canada, France

American forward Hannah Brandt has admitted the United States have a target on their backs as they prepare to mount a bid for a fifth consecutive International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship title in Finland.

This year's event will be the first to feature 10 teams, with Japan and France joining the eight regular

hosts Finland, Russia and Switzerland will compete in Group A.Group B includes Sweden, Japan, Germany, France