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Sports Links:
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Canal+ Sport
Complete coverage of football, rugby, basketball, handball, golf, and
volleyball action -- for most divisions and leagues in France as well
as throughout Europe.
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L'Equipe
Daily sports news, founded in 1946, with a circulation of 381,000 on
weekdays and over 400,000 on Monday.
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Fédération Française de
Baseball, Softball, & Cricket
41, rue de Fécamp - 75012 Paris. Phone: 01-44-68-89-30 ;
Fax : 01-44-68-96-00.
There may not be any words in the French language for these sports, but
they're still popular. For example, baseball leagues exist in all but a
couple of provinces. FFBSC recently celebrated its 75th anniversary.
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French Ice Skating Web
The Dutch may have the edge on ice skating as a national pastime, but the
French do have their share of enthusiasts, as well.
Jean Marini has assembled links to
hockey clubs, curling, figure skating, etc.
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Onze Mondial
Onze is one of the few online sports magazines in France, offering a forum
for those with questions or comments. Le foot (soccer) is usually the hot
topic (especially during the World Cup).
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Sporting Venues & Events
Whether you prefer to engage in your own athletic pursuits, or to spectate
at World Cup Soccer, Tour de France (bicycle race), and the Paris Open
(World Championship Tennis), you'll find the events calendars and facilities
listed here.
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Swimming Pools In Paris
For the natantly inclined, here are the two major facilities in Paris, one
of which was originally constructed for the 1924 Olympic Games.
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Tee Off In Paris
The Paris Network provides locations, rates and essential info on eleven
golf courses in Paris.
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More Recommended Reading:
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The Story of the World Cup
by Brian Glanville. Paperback - 368 pages. Published December 1997 by Faber & Faber.
Usually ships within 24 hours. Our Price: $17.95.
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