“Do Jesus”, “go to oranges”, “deciding match” for “tie-break”: welcome to the farandole of sports words

"Do Jesus", "go to oranges", "deciding match" for "tie-break": welcome to the farandole of sports words

“Walk the sidewalk” – absolutely not what you imagine –“send text messages” – it’s still not what you think – or even “talk to a trout” are among the hundred expressions found in Daniel Berlion’s book, A small unusual dictionary of sports terms (Larousse). Business is sesame. Just like the lexicons recently made available by … Read more

Miami Masters 1000: Victim of discomfort on Monday, Arthur Cazaux has been released from the hospital

Miami Masters 1000: Victim of discomfort on Monday, Arthur Cazaux has been released from the hospital

The Frenchman fell ill on Monday during qualifying for the Masters 1000 tournament in Miami, while facing his compatriot Harold Mayotte. France Télévisions – Sports editorial Published on 19.03.2024 at 07:23 Update on 20.03.2024 at 07:34 Reading time: 1 min Arthur Cazaux, here against Hubert Hurkacz during the last Australian Open in January 2024, was … Read more

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz dismisses Daniil Medvedev and bids himself a second consecutive title

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz dismisses Daniil Medvedev and bids himself a second consecutive title

The Spaniard, already crowned in 2023 against the Russian, doubled the stakes on Sunday, in the Masters 1000 final. France Télévisions – Sports editorial Published on 18.03.2024 at 00:00 Update on 18.03.2024 at 08:00 Reading time: 1 min Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Indian Wells, on Sunday, March 17, against Daniil Medvedev. (CLIVE BRUNSKILL/GETTY … Read more

Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari to win the US WTA 1000 for the second time

Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari to win the US WTA 1000 for the second time

In the final of the California tournament on Sunday, Iga Swiatek dominated Maria Sakkari in two sets. France Télévisions – Sports editorial Published on 17.03.2024 21:02. Update on 17.03.2024 at 22:38 Reading time: 1 min Iga Swiatek during her victory against Maria Sakkari in the final of the tournament in Indian Wells, March 17, 2024. … Read more

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner for the first time in 2024 and will meet Daniil Medvedev in the final

Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner for the first time in 2024 and will meet Daniil Medvedev in the final

The Spaniard won in three sets on Saturday and will defend his title in a remake of the 2023 California Masters 1000 final. France Télévisions – Sports editorial Published on 17.03.2024 at 09:12 Update on March 17, 2024 at 5:13 p.m. Reading time: 3 min Carlos Alcaraz, winner of Jannik Sinner in the semifinals of … Read more

Tennis: Novak Djokovic formalizes his package in Miami

Tennis: Novak Djokovic formalizes his package in Miami

The world number one announced his absence from the Florida Masters 1000, which starts on March 20. France Télévisions – Sports editorial Published on 16.03.2024 14:29 Reading time: 1 min Novak Djokovic during his semi-final at the Australian Open against Jannik Sinner, January 26, 2024. (LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Novak Djokovic’s package for the Miami … Read more

Tennis: In Indian Wells, a horde of bees interrupts the Alcaraz-Sverev match

Tennis: In Indian Wells, a horde of bees interrupts the Alcaraz-Sverev match

Published on 16.03.2024 at 12:05 Video duration: 1 min Tennis: In Indian Wells, a horde of bees interrupts the Alcaraz-Sverev match Tennis: In Indian Wells, a horde of bees interrupts the Alcaraz-Sverev match (Franceinfo) On Thursday, March 14, thousands of bees invaded the court during a meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Sverez. While the … Read more