If you’ve been following the BBC’s Olympic coverage over the last two weeks, you’re probably starting to consider Keely Hodgkinson, Adam Peaty and Alex Yee to be your close friends. And what about Gabby Logan, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Rebecca Adlington and the others who supported us throughout the process? You may have noticed that there is… Read More »
The Olympic Aquatics Center (foreground), the renovated Stade de France and the pedestrian bridge connecting them have been added to Paris’ bill (STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN) The final bill for the Paris Olympics is still unknown, but depending on your perspective, it is likely to be expensive compared to original estimates or cheap compared to other… Read More »
Francs-Moisins estate near the Stade de France, with a sign reading ‘We build (ourselves) here’ (JULIEN DE ROSA) Less than 500 meters separate the Stade de France, the glamorous centerpiece of the Paris Olympics, from the dilapidated Francs-Moisins estate, plagued by poverty and crime. Samia Achoui, a secretary who lives in one of the drug-trafficking… Read More »
Paul Willemse called up by France to replace injured Emmanuel Meafou – Getty Images/David Rogers France and Ireland have named their 23 for Friday night’s clash in Marseille. Both teams are having to make do without their talismans – France fly-half Antoine Dupont will miss the entire Six Nations to focus on the Olympics, while… Read More »
Paul Willemse called up by France to replace injured Emmanuel Meafou – Getty Images/David Rogers While England coach Steve Borthwick has selected his 36-man squad for the Six Nations, Andy Farrell has also named his 34-man squad as Ireland try to defend their Six Nations title. This means that the squads for all six countries… Read More »
Paul Willemse called up by France to replace injured Emmanuel Meafou – Getty Images/David Rogers While England coach Steve Borthwick has selected his 36-man squad for the Six Nations, Andy Farrell has also named his 34-man squad as Ireland try to defend their Six Nations title. This means that the squads for all six countries… Read More »
Paul Willemse called up by France to replace injured Emmanuel Meafou – Getty Images/David Rogers While England coach Steve Borthwick has selected his 36-man squad for the Six Nations, Andy Farrell has also named his 34-man squad as Ireland try to defend their Six Nations title. This means that the squads for all six countries… Read More »