The Kenyan Sabastian Sawe won the London marathon in less than two hours while Pogacar won a 4th Liège - Bastogne - Liège despite the fierce resistance of the young Frenchman Paul Seixas. In the United States, Franco-Gabonese Jeffrey M'ba was not drafted in the NFL but still signed a contract with the Washington Commanders.
Published on: 04/27/2026 - 10:52 Modified on: 04/27/2026 - 17:22
The sporting events that you shouldn't miss during the weekend: here is the France 24 sports recap.
Liège - Bastogne - Liège: Pogacar, Seixas and the others
Tadej Pogacar won his fourth Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday by winning alone with 45 seconds ahead of Paul Seixas, again breathtaking four days after his success in the Flèche wallonne.
The Belgian Remco Evenepoel controlled the sprint of a group of pursuers to complete the podium almost two minutes behind the winner.
The announced duel between the Slovenian phenomenon, 27, and the French prodigy, eight years his junior, took place, the runner from the Decathlon CMA CGM team only giving in to the repeated blows of "Pogi" 14 kilometers from the goal.
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The two men left their opponents in the Côte de La Redoute, 34 kilometers from the line, the place chosen by "Pogi" to place his attack as in the last two editions.
But if in 2024 and 2025 the ogre of the UAE team had managed to set off alone towards victory judged at Quai des Ardennes in Liège, this time he had to support the company of Seixas. The Lyonnais held on until the last difficulty of the day when a final acceleration from the four-time winner of the Tour de France ended up getting the better of his courage.
London Marathon: the legendary 2-hour mark has fallen
Long considered impossible, the 2-hour marathon mark has finally fallen. Kenyan Sabastian Sawe made athletics history on Sunday in London by becoming the first man to complete a marathon under the mythical two-hour mark, in a race where three athletes went faster than the old world record.
In ideal conditions, bright sun, 18 degrees, no wind, the British edition even set two records since among the women, the Ethiopian Tigst Assefa also achieved the fastest time in history for an exclusively women's race, after 2 hours, 15 minutes and 41 seconds of effort.
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Sawe's performance, however, captured all the light, since by completing his marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds, the 31-year-old Kenyan brought down one of the most legendary marks in athletics, allowing comparison with the American Jim Hines, first sprinter under 10 seconds over 100 m in 1968, or the Ukrainian Sergei Bubka, first pole vaulter to cross 6 meters in 1985.
Before him, the Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge had already run a marathon in less than two hours, in 2019 in Vienna (1h 59 min 40 sec), but it was during an exhibition without any rival where he had been helped by 41 "hares", which prohibited the approval of a record.
Sawe finally crossed the finish line on the famous avenue leading to Buckingham Palace 65 seconds ahead of the previous world record set by Kelvin Kiptum (2h 00 min 35 sec) in October 2023 in Chicago, a few months before the car accident in which he lost his life.
Just as incredibly, the old mark established by Kiptum was surpassed on Sunday in London by the other two members of the podium: Yomif Kejelcha (1 hour, 59 minutes and 41 seconds) and Jacob Kiplimo (2 hours and 28 seconds). Kejelcha, a 28-year-old half-marathon specialist, was competing in the main distance for the first time.
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Winning comeback for Wembanyama
Back after a concussion suffered on Tuesday, Victor Wembanyama contributed greatly to San Antonio's 114-93 success in Portland on Sunday, which allowed the Spurs to lead 3-1 in this first round series of the NBA play-offs.
San Antonio will have the opportunity to qualify for the Western Conference semi-finals on Tuesday in Texas.
Quickly released during Game 2 due to a violent head impact against the floor, which put him in the concussion protocol, Wembanyama missed Game 3 on Friday before a remarkable comeback on Sunday with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 interceptions and 7 blocks!
“It was special, I had a lot of emotions inside me, desire, frustration,” he told ESPN.
A little clumsy at the start of the game, like his team, the 22-year-old Frenchman ended up regaining his usual domination on both sides of the floor on Sunday.
Trailing 58-41 at the break, the Spurs offered a superb second part of the match (73-35) in order to come back at the end of the 3rd quarter, then take off.
"Wemby" notably scored three dunks to start the 4th quarter, each time served by his ally Stephon Castle (16 points, 8 assists), elected rookie of the year a year ago.
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Undrafted, Jeffrey M'Ba still joins the NFL
At 26 years old, Jeffrey M'Ba will achieve his goal by joining the NFL. The French defensive tackle was not drafted, but the Washington Commanders decided to bet on him.
Richard Tardits therefore remains the only Frenchman to have managed to be drafted in the North American league. This Franco-American was drafted in 1989 by the Arizona Cardinals in 123rd position and played 27 NFL games.
The Franco-Gabonese will have to digest the small disappointment of not having been drafted and then get back to work, he who dreams of winning a Super Bowl ring.
UEFA suspends Prestianni for homophobic insults
The Argentine player of Benfica Lisbon Gianluca Prestianni, who was the subject of disciplinary proceedings after insults uttered against the Brazilian of Real Madrid Vinicius Junior, was suspended for six matches on Friday, three of which were suspended, for "discriminatory (homophobia)" behavior.
The Argentine winger was accused of insulting Vinicius by covering his mouth with his shirt during February's Champions League play-off first leg between Benfica Lisbon and Real Madrid. The referee interrupted the match for ten minutes and the player was then provisionally suspended for the return by UEFA.
The six suspension matches, three of which were suspended, include the one already served, the authority said. By finally condemning the player for "homophobic conduct" rather than for racist insult, according to its press release, the UEFA disciplinary chamber validates Gianluca Prestianni's line of defense.
Vinicius had complained about being called a “monkey” during the meeting by Prestianni. Accusations that the latter had refuted on his Instagram account, arguing that the Madrilenian had “unfortunately misinterpreted what he thought he heard”.
France: PSG takes a big step towards the title
PSG took a good option on the title of champion of France by winning in Angers (3-0) on Saturday, which allows it to be six points ahead of Lens, while Lyon remains firmly installed on the podium after its success against Auxerre (3-2).
This 31st day of Ligue 1 will perhaps be the turning point of the season. The day after the draw of its runner-up Lensois in Brest (3-3), Paris did not miss the opportunity to take off at the top of the ranking, while preparing in the best possible way for the semi-final first leg of the Champions League against Bayern Munich, Tuesday at the Parc des Princes.
With a very reshuffled team in view of the big European shock, the capital club flew through the game, scoring three goals through Lee Kang-in, Senny Mayulu and Lucas Beraldo, also a decisive passer.
The scenario is perfect for Luis Enrique's players, who managed to outrun the Sang et Or despite a big turnover. Paris and Lens both still have four matches on the league program, including a duel at Bollaert on May 13 in a match postponed from the 29th day, but PSG has carried out an excellent operation and is heading, barring an incredible turnaround, towards a 14th national coronation.
Germany: stunning Bayern Munich
Three days before challenging Paris SG at the Parc des Princes in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League, Bayern Munich gained a nice boost of confidence by overthrowing Mainz (4-3) away in the Bundesliga.
With a team heavily reshuffled by its coach Vincent Kompany, who left most of his executives either on the bench (Manuel Neuer, Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala) or not even on the scoresheet (Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano), Bayern took on water for 45 minutes on the Mainz pitch.
Assured of the 2026 German champion title since last week, the 35th in its history, Bayern returned to the locker room three goals behind, scored by Dominik Kohr (15th), Paul Nebel (29th) and Sheraldo Becker (45th+2) for Mainz.
In the second half, Kompany immediately brought in Kane and Olise, and on an overflow on the right side between the French international and Konrad Laimer, Nicolas Jackson volleyed with the flat of his right foot to start the Bavarian comeback.
After another gem from Olise with a superb curling left-foot strike that landed in the top corner (73rd), the Munich equalized in the 80th minute through Musiala (entering on the hour mark), very close to returning to his best level after his serious injury (fracture of the left fibula with dislocation of the ankle joint) in July 2025 at the Club World Cup. And three minutes later, Kane scored the winning goal for Munich (4-3, 83rd), his 33rd goal of the season in the Bundesliga, to come within eight points of Robert Lewandowski's record (41, during the 2020/21 season with Bayern).
"The team accepted the fight and brushed aside any fear of injury that might have been holding them back. They celebrated like it was a relegation play-off. I like that," said Vincent Kompany.
Italy: the coronation will wait for Inter Milan
The 21st scudetto will wait: Inter Milan was held back by Torino (2-2) on Sunday during the 34th day of Serie A, but this hitch should not deviate the Milanese from their road to the title.
With ten points ahead of Naples with four days remaining, Cristian Chivu's men could be crowned next Sunday if they succeed at home against Parma (12th). For their part, the reigning Neapolitan champions will have a perilous trip to Como (5th) on Saturday.
Even in the event of a victory in Turin, Inter would not have been crowned in any case during this 34th day of Serie A. Napoli, the big winner on Friday over Cremonese (4-0), had in fact delayed the coronation of the Interists.
In the evening, AC Milan (3rd) and Juventus (4th) were unable to decide between themselves (0-0) at San Siro. The Turinese are only three points ahead of Como (5th) and AS Roma (6th) in the race for qualification in the Champions League.
England: Arsenal regains the lead, City in the Cup final
Arsenal clung to a quickly scored goal against Newcastle (1-0) on Saturday to revive their hopes of a Premier League title.
The Gunners did not show off, at home against the Magpies in distress (fourth defeat in a row), but their narrow success allows them to repel the doubts surrounding their ability to win the title, 22 years after the last.
They scored very early thanks to Eberechi Eze (9th) after a combination from a corner, their specialty, and knew how to keep their cool despite the lack of margin and despite the challenges encountered, such as the injury exits of Kai Havertz and Eze.
In terms of good news, they found their star winger Bukayo Saka, who entered in the second half after a month spent in the infirmary, and above all they regained first place in the Premier League. They briefly abandoned it on Wednesday after the victory, also minimalist, of their threatening runner-up Manchester City against Burnley (1-0).
In the standings, Arsenal (1st, 73 pts) regains its three point lead over Man City (2nd, 70 pts) who however have one more match to play, the late one against Crystal Palace. The Citizens did not play in the league this weekend, preoccupied by their Cup semi-final against Southampton, won 1-0. They will challenge Chelsea in the final.
Spain: Barça on the way to the title
Deprived of its prodigy Lamine Yamal until the end of the season, FC Barcelona took another step towards a 29th Spanish championship title on Saturday by winning (2-0) in Getafe, in the suburbs of Madrid.
Barça (1st, 85 points) is not yet mathematically crowned, but it would now take a miracle for Real Madrid (2nd, 74 pts), held in check by Betis Sevilla the day before (1-1), to hope to catch up with its eleven-point deficit five days before the end of the championship.
The Catalan club made the difference at the end of the first period with a superb through ball from Pedri for Fermin Lopez, who opened the scoring with the flat of his right foot, before dedicating his goal to Lamine Yamal, injured in the left thigh and out until the end of the season (45th, 1-0). English winger Marcus Rashford, who came on in the second period, made the break by going alone after a counter-attack initiated by Robert Lewandowski (74th, 2-0).
"We celebrated this victory, not the title yet. It's not over, we have five matches left, and we will have time to celebrate at the end of the season. When we play like today, I am happy", reacted Barcelona coach Hansi Flick at a press conference.
Less flamboyant than last season, the Blaugrana club, reigning champion, nevertheless has 85 points in 33 days, the best total at this stage in the competition since the 2010-2011 season, then under the orders of Pep Guardiola and with Messi, Xavi and Iniesta on the pitch.
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A match for maintenance which degenerates in Spanish Ligue 2. Already warned, goalkeeper Esteban Andrada allowed himself to be drawn into an altercation with Jorge Pulido and violently pushed him. The referee does not hesitate and sends him off.
Enough to make the expelled unpin even more. Judging that he has nothing more to lose, he returns to the contact to deliver a violent punch. A gesture which instantly triggers a general fight between the two teams. In the confusion, the other goalkeeper, Dani Jiménez, also found himself involved, dealing a blow to Andrada. Two outfield players will end up in goal.
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