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Ilona Maher took a year away from rugby. Now she’s chasing LA 2028

Ilona Maher took a year away from rugby. Now she’s chasing LA 2028

Rugby star Ilona Maher is returning to the pitch to compete for a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Tennis-After winning Paris Masters, Alcaraz high on confidence ahead of ATP Finals

Tennis-After winning Paris Masters, Alcaraz high on confidence ahead of ATP Finals

Nov 9 (Reuters) - World number three Carlos Alcaraz said his Paris Masters victory on Sunday was the ideal platform to launch his campaign for a first ATP Finals title and that he had played his best tennis since returning from a wrist injury in August.

Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together

Judo star Teddy Riner announces a run for French president, pledging to bring people together

Judo star Teddy Riner is bidding to be the next French President

American Olympian Athing Mu Marries Yegor Nikolayev, Continues Track and Field Career

American Olympian Athing Mu Marries Yegor Nikolayev, Continues Track and Field Career

American Olympian Athing Mu Marries Yegor Nikolayev, Continues Track and Field Career

French officials accuse Iran of being behind refrigerator hacks

French officials accuse Iran of being behind refrigerator hacks

By Raphael Satter and Gabriel Stargardter PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - French officials on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of responsibility for the cyberattacks that knocked out commercial refrigerators and freezers across France last month, saying there would be consequences for Iran.

Israel Women's Lacrosse Team Secures Gold at European Sixes Championship, Qualifies for World Championship

Israel Women's Lacrosse Team Secures Gold at European Sixes Championship, Qualifies for World Championship

Israel Women's Lacrosse Team Secures Gold at European Sixes Championship, Qualifies for World Championship

Exclusive-French officials suspect Iran is behind refrigerator hacks, sources say

Exclusive-French officials suspect Iran is behind refrigerator hacks, sources say

By Raphael Satter and Gabriel Stargardter PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - French officials suspect that Iranian state-backed hackers were behind the cyberattacks that knocked out commercial refrigerators and freezers across France last month, two people familiar with the matter said Monday.

Tennis-Alcaraz beats error-prone Shelton to win Paris Masters

Tennis-Alcaraz beats error-prone Shelton to win Paris Masters

PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz avenged his loss to Ben Shelton in the US Open last eight as he edged the American 7-6(5) 7-5 to win the Paris Masters on Sunday, clinching his ninth ATP 1000 title.

Tennis-Van Assche's Paris run comes to an end, but Frenchman leaves with bolstered belief

Tennis-Van Assche's Paris run comes to an end, but Frenchman leaves with bolstered belief

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Luca Van Assche fell short in his bid to become the first French winner of the Paris Masters since 2008, but he will take plenty of positives from a strong run which ended in a semi-final defeat by world number four Ben Shelton.

Watches of Switzerland lifts outlook floor as US, UK demand remains strong

Watches of Switzerland lifts outlook floor as US, UK demand remains strong

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland Group raised the lower end of its annual outlook on Tuesday following strong first-half trading driven by robust demand in the United States and Britain.

Spain's women's flag football team seeks Olympic spot as NFL helps boost the sport

Spain's women's flag football team seeks Olympic spot as NFL helps boost the sport

Spain has been looking to break through into the elite of women’s flag football for some time now, having been ranked among the top 10 in the world and being a perennial contender in Europe

French officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliation

French officials blame Iran for refrigerator hacks, vow retaliation

By Raphael Satter and Gabriel Stargardter PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - French officials on Monday accused Iran's Revolutionary Guards of responsibility for the cyberattacks that knocked out commercial refrigerators and freezers across France last month, saying there would be consequences for Iran.