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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand and Victor Wembanyama during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other his

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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News photo exhibition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 10 Kyodo - Japanese gymnast Aiko Sugihara jumps in front of a photo of herself celebrating the women's floor exercise gold she won at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta in October, as an exhibition of news photos from 2025 kicks off at a department store in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2025. Around 300 photos are on display at the event that runs through Dec. 22. (Kyodo)

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

A general view shows chess players competing in the Blitz women's and men's first round at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Fabiano Caruana (L) of the United States competes during the Blitz Open first round against Aleksey Grebnev of Russia at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Magnus Carlsen of Norway competes during the Blitz Open first round against Marco Materia of France at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Mukhammadzokhid Suyarov (R) of Uzbekistan competes during the Blitz Open first round against Arjun Erigaisi of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships - Doha

Viswanathan Anand (2nd L), an Indian chess grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, plays the first round at the First Move Ceremony between Ju Wenjun (L) of China and Luong Phuong Hanh (R) of Vietnam during the women's Blitz first round at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Figure Skating: Amber Glenn

Screenshot shows American figure skater Amber Glenn speaking during an online press conference on Dec. 29, 2025, ahead of the U.S. championships in St. Louis, which will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Figure Skating: Ilia Malinin

Screenshot shows American figure skater Ilia Malinin speaking during an online press conference on Dec. 29, 2025, ahead of the U.S. championships in St. Louis, which will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Men's pole vault entered uncharted territory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, as Sweden's Armand Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters to break the world record for the 14th time. The event saw nine championship records fall, with American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking a 42-year-old championship record in women's 400m. The 2027 athletics worlds will be held at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in Beijing. This file photo taken on Sept. 15, 2025 shows Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing with the screen showing his new world record after the men's pole vault final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

6. Faith Kipyegon (Kenya, athletics) Kipyegon won her third consecutive world title in the women's 1,500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 31-year-old also broke her own 1,500m world record with 3:48.68 at Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrating after the women's 1500m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

2. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis) Alcaraz finished as the year-end world No. 1 in 2025 after winning the French Open and US Open, collecting six Grand Slam titles so far. His remarkable year featured 71 wins and only nine losses, along with eight titles. This file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2025 shows Carlos Alcaraz of Spain posing with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

7. Summer McIntosh (Canada, swimming) McIntosh broke world records in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley at Canada's national trials in June. At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, McIntosh dominated by claiming golds in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley and 200m butterfly events. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh of Canada waving to the spectators during the awarding ceremony for the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

8. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, cycling) Pogacar captured his fourth Tour de France crown in 2025. He also successfully defended his title at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda and triumphed in the European Championships in France. This file photo taken on Sept. 28, 2025 shows Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia celebrating after crossing the finish line during the men's elite road race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Li Yahui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (L) of India competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan competes during the women's rapid fifth round against Padmini Rout of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Magnus Carlsen (R) of Norway competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Gukesh Dommaraju (R) of india competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Anish Kumar Giri of Netherlands at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Magnus Carlsen (R) of Norway competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Magnus Carlsen of Norway reacts during the Rapid Open sixth round against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Jean-Philippe Patrice during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray VS Alicia Audibert match during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Alicia Audibert during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray VS Alicia Audibert match during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray VS Alicia Audibert match during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Manon Apithy-Brunet during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action Maxime Pauty during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Alicia Audibert during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray VS Alicia Audibert match during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray VS Alicia Audibert match during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Julien Mertine and Armand Spichiger during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Illustration in action with Eva Lacheray during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Enzo Lefort during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Jean-Philippe Patrice during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Enzo Lefort during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Julien Mertine and Armand Spichiger during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Armand Spichiger during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Jean-Philippe Patrice during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Jean-Philippe Patrice during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Eva Lacheray during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escrime French Champ - Paris

Jean-Philippe Patrice during the French fencing championships at Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France on December 20, 2025. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM