Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Paris, France across Basketball, Soccer, Football.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have signaled that their storied careers are drawing to a close, raising doubts about the sport’s ability to maintain its cultural dominance without them.
A veteran of five NHL franchises, Pierre-Edouard Bellemare shares memories of his career, his retirement decision, and his new role shaping the next generation of talent while supporting France's upcoming hockey milestones.
Rui Hachimura reaffirms his ambition to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, detailing his return to the Japanese national squad under new coach Dai Oketani and the upcoming friendlies and qualifiers.
The United States will open its 2024 FIBA World Cup campaign in Berlin, featuring a blend of rising talents and seasoned veterans. With Sue Bird overseeing selections and Kara Lawson coaching, the team aims to secure a historic fifth consecutive championship.
Maryland and Duke's women's basketball home-and-home series has been postponed to 2027, delaying a historic rivalry while Coach Brenda Frese prepares to return to Cameron Indoor Stadium.
After 35 seasons, Coach Ned Mircetic stepped down, leaving behind a state‑record 942 wins, seven championships and a culture of effort, leadership and scholarship that reshaped Ventura College women’s basketball.
A look at the historic Duke‑Maryland rivalry, its recent pause and the upcoming international matchups that feature new player dynamics.
Indiana's rising star Tyrese Haliburton will headline an NBA exhibition game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum on October 7, a first‑since‑2018 event that underscores the Pacers' rising fortunes.
A group fronted by Jeff Bezos is poised to acquire a 30 percent stake in Liverpool, but fan concerns, regulatory limits and transfer targets complicate the deal.
Lindsey Heaps, a World Cup champion and five‑time league winner, has come home to captain the Denver Summit, blending personal legacy with a new challenge ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Sooners will play 16 conference games, face South Carolina twice, travel across the SEC, and test themselves in Paris, with season tickets starting at $108 and the SEC tournament set for March in Greenville.
Tracing the journey of a field hockey star whose lineage, collegiate triumphs and Paris 2024 performances embody a mission that reaches far beyond personal glory.
Paris Saint-Germain has secured Lucas Digne on a three‑year deal, adding experience and depth to its back line while also signing Maghnes Akliouche. The club prepares for a Ligue 1 clash with Rennes on August 23.
Villa are close to signing the Italian left‑back from Atlético Madrid, while Digne’s move to PSG nears completion, reshaping the club’s defensive options.
The Irish men's hockey squad, led by coach Mark Tumilty and featuring veterans such as Sean Murray, have earned a place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup following a perfect qualifying campaign and strong showings in international competitions.
The newly formed Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season in Springfield, Illinois, featuring franchises from Boston, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with games streamed on ESPN Select and the league’s YouTube channel.
From La Masia to the national side, Spain's systematic approach to player development, coaching education, and community integration has turned soccer into a cultural cornerstone and a consistent source of world‑class talent.
The University of North Carolina revealed its full slate of nine home games for the upcoming season, highlighting an international debut in Paris and a marquee matchup against South Carolina in Charlotte.
The Tar Heels will open the season abroad against Oklahoma in Paris, host South Carolina in Charlotte, and navigate a demanding slate that includes the WBCA Challenge in Orlando and the SEC/ACC Challenge at home.
The NCAA's recent guidance on foreign players' eligibility has created a volatile recruiting landscape, forcing coaches to rethink scholarship allocations and prompting a wave of early commitments from overseas talent.
Texas Tech's women's basketball team welcomes five new transfers, including four seniors, to reshape its roster and inject fresh talent under Coach Krista Gerlich.
The Auburn Tigers open their 2025 basketball season on October 14, entering with a 44th preseason ranking and a revamped roster that blends returning standouts with promising international additions.
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the French national football team, taking over from Didier Deschamps after a distinguished playing and managerial career.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will see a markedly different U.S. men's basketball squad, blending established NBA stars with emerging talents as USA Basketball navigates a new era of international competition.