The best sports news of April 22

Marie Mahé, Media365 : published on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 08:40

Cycling – Seixas Wins La Flèche Wallonne

At just 19 years old, Paul Seixas secured victory in La Flèche Wallonne. The Frenchman, as usual, was impressive, especially on the famous wall of Huy. During the climb, the Tricolore rode alone, not being caught by his pursuers, who were unable to keep up when he attacked 300 meters from the finish line.

Football – PSG in Good Form

Paris Saint-Germain comfortably defeated FC Nantes 3-0 in a rescheduled match for the 26th round of Ligue 1. The offensive trio of Khvitcha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, and Ousmane Dembélé put on a show. This is a good sign just six days before hosting Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

Football – Nice in Coupe de France Final

The 2026 Coupe de France final will see Lens face Nice. The Aiglons reached the final after beating Strasbourg 2-0. Claude Puel’s men relied on their forward Elye Wahi, who scored a brace (51st, 82nd pen). 15th in Ligue 1, Nice now have the chance to dream of a trophy.

Basketball – Bourg-en-Bresse Takes the Lead

Bourg-en-Bresse is closer than ever to winning their first European trophy in history. The fate will be decided next Tuesday at Ekinox. The French club has already taken a strong lead after a convincing victory over Besiktas (60-72) in the first leg of the Eurocup men’s basketball final.

Basketball – France to Host 2031 World Cup

In 2031, France will host the 21st edition of the Men’s Basketball World Cup for the first time in history. Paris, Lyon, and Lille will be the cities to host this major event. The country hopes to gain both economic and sporting benefits from this prestigious competition.