Toulouse Olympique respond to player walkout claims

The French government is to challenge a town council decision to allow bathers to wear the burkini – a full-body swimsuit – in its pools. The interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, said the move was an “unacceptable provocation” that was against the values of the secular republic and announced he would seek to block it.

Click here to read the full article. As virtual reality tech finds renewed momentum, VR ice hockey training startup Sense Arena recently closed a $3 million investment round. With the new money, the Prague-headquartered company plans to add additional sports to its offering later this year. CEO Bob Tetiva said Sense Arena is likely to focus on other stick-and-ball sports next, such as golf, tennis, cricket and baseball. It’s also looking to expand its casual offering in a bid to attract everyday players in addition to the pros. “We want to connect the world of the active athletes with the world of...

Click here to read the full article. The Premier Lacrosse League is growing again—but this time it’s taking a new approach. The single-entity league, which has already added two expansion teams in its three-year lifespan, is tacking additional games onto its calendar through the introduction of an annual eight-day offseason tournament. The Championship Series, as it’s called, will take place each winter, with a twist: It will be played in a six-on-six format, with a 30-second shot clock and eight-minute running quarters on a smaller field.  World Lacrosse is currently pushing the new style of the sport, “Lacrosse Sixes,” for inclusion...