Key Sports News from March 17, 2026
Find out the top sports news from March 17, 2026. Paris Saint-Germain dominates in the Champions League, while Elsa Jacquemot faces a tougher challenge in Miami and the French women’s basketball team shines.
Football – PSG in Control
Paris Saint-Germain easily defeated Chelsea (0-3) to secure a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals, along with Real Madrid who won against Manchester City (1-2) and Arsenal who beat Leverkusen (2-0). The surprise came from Lisbon, where Sporting overturned Bodo/Glimt to win 5-0 in extra time.
Tennis – Miami Open Begins
The tournament in Florida, following Indian Wells, started with Elsa Jacquemot defeating Darja Vidmanova in three sets and over three hours (6-7, 7-5, 7-5), while Varvara Gracheva fell to Magda Linette (2-6, 6-2, 6-0). Diane Parry failed in the qualifiers (like Luca Van Assche and Benjamin Bonzi for the boys).
Basketball – French Team Shines
The French team, already qualified for the upcoming World Cup in Berlin (Sept 4-13), sealed their fifth win in as many matches to top their elimination group, this time beating South Korea (89-62). In the other groups, the United States, Belgium, and Australia also advanced after a competitive week.
Cycling – Grisel’s Impressive Win
Matys Grisel, a former junior Paris-Roubaix winner, turned professional and secured a stage victory in the Tour de Taiwan, earning the leader’s jersey. The 20-year-old French sprinter, a rising star in the cycling world, aims for further success in the remaining two stages.
Sailing – French Boat at America’s Cup
Who will follow in the footsteps of New Zealand in the 2027 America’s Cup in Naples? Currently, France is competing alongside Great Britain, Italy, and Switzerland in the Louis Vuitton Cup, the preliminary round to determine the challenger. Quentin Delapierre will steer the new boat named La Roche-Posay Racing Team.
