The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate.(Image credit: Doug Benc)
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Zinédine Zidane oversaw a 1-0 victory in Turkey in his first match in charge of Les Bleus, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the only goal of the game in the second half. The France captain went off injured soon after and will miss the team's next three Nations League fixtures.
France 24 ·
Les Bleus se sont imposés contre la Turquie à Izmit, avec un but de Kylian Mbappé. Le capitaine s'est également blessé au genou et sera absent pour les autres rencontres de Ligue des nations durant les prochaines semaines.
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Gold medallist Yuki Kurihara, a primary school student, is youngest athlete in host country Japan's Asian Games history.
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La première journée des éliminatoires de la CAN 2027 s'est poursuivie, vendredi soir, avec plusieurs rencontre au programme. Victoires du Maroc, de l'Algérie, du Mali ou encore match nul de l'Égypte : voici ce qu'il faut retenir de cette soirée.
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L’équipe de France de volley-ball s’est qualifiée pour la finale de l’Euro en battant la Finlande vendredi soir à Milan. Les Bleus seront opposés samedi, toujours à Milan, à la Pologne, tenante du titre, pour une affiche qui sera aussi une réédition de la finale des Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024, remportée par les Français.
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The Bundesliga and three other leading European football leagues have said major reforms to world-governing body FIFA are "essential." However, they stopped short of calling for the resignation of boss Gianni Infantino.
Deutsche Welle ·
A late Netherlands goal denied Jürgen Klopp a win in his first match as Germany coach. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has big ambitions, but the game showed he's going to need more time to achieve them.
Deutsche Welle ·
The era of Russian presidents is coming to an end at the World Chess Federation (FIDE). Two Germans and one Kazakh are up for election. Among the issues at play are money, Kremlin influence, and unanswered questions.
Deutsche Welle ·
Three gold medals and three Asian Games records have catapulted China's Yu Zidi, 13, into the sporting spotlight. She is far from the first teen prodigy, but should teens be competing at elite level?
Deutsche Welle ·
Munich or the Cologne-Rhine-Ruhr region? Germany aims to host the Olympic Games again. Just two candidates are left after Berlin pulled out at the last minute.
Deutsche Welle ·
Mixed martial arts has made its debut at the Asian Games this week. It takes the sport closer to the Olympics, but there are doubts about the next step — and the influence of the popular and lucrative UFC.
Deutsche Welle ·
Women's football is growing rapidly, particularly in Germany. Nevertheless, equal pay and investment remain major talking points.
Deutsche Welle ·
Coach Jürgen Klopp has named several players to his first Germany squad who are eligible to play for other countries. Some still aren't committed to playing for thje national team long-term.
Deutsche Welle ·
After a decade of use, questions around VAR in football are louder than ever. Has the technology strayed too far from its remit?
Deutsche Welle ·
Ice hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has lent Vladimir Putin's party a helping hand in its parliamentary election campaign. That's in keeping with a pattern of support by an athlete who claims not to be political.
Deutsche Welle ·
Jürgen Klopp, Germany's new head coach, says he wants his team to reclaim pride in being German after recent political developments.
Deutsche Welle ·
Germany's new head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a huge squad for his first four games, splitting them into two groups. A host of new faces is included.
Deutsche Welle ·
Following Manuel Neuer's retirement, there are many candidates to succeed him, but which goalkeeper will Jürgen Klopp choose? What factors will play a role? And will Neuer's future have an indirect influence?
Deutsche Welle ·
Germany thrilled fans at the Women's Basketball World Cup. But even if this sparked a boom in the women's game, the infrastructure simply isn't ready for it.
Deutsche Welle ·