Bares für Rares: Expertin überrascht Horst Lichter mit Krefeld-Fakten

Frau Dr. Bianca Berding

During the October 12 episode of the long-running ZDF afternoon program Bares für Rares, expert Dr. Bianca Berding revealed to host Horst Lichter that French luxury brand Hermès originated in Krefeld, Germany, when founder Thierry Hermès was born there as Dietrich Hermes in 1801. Sellers Adrian Koll and Timo Middendorf brought an undamaged Hermès ashtray … Read more

Meet AthenaZero: The Robot That Can Pitch, Catch, and Hit Like a Human

Meet AthenaZero: The Robot That Can Pitch, Catch, and Hit Like a Human

A Torso-Only Platform Built for High-Speed Ball Tracking AthenaZero fires a baseball at roughly 113 kilometers per hour, hauls in incoming projectiles at nearly 66 kilometers per hour, and connects with 82% of pitches during batting trials. Developed by the Robotics and AI Institute and detailed in research published on Science, the two-armed platform was … Read more

Softbank’s Shuto Kobayashi returns to NPB after independent league stint

Softbank's Shuto Kobayashi returns to NPB after independent league stint

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitcher Shuto Kobayashi returned to Nippon Professional Baseball after accepting an independent league assignment with the Tokushima Indigo Socks following his release by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, eventually earning a spot on the club’s active roster and making 10 relief appearances during the regular season. The Journey Through Two Narrows Releases Kobayashi’s … Read more

Shohei Ohtani to Start Game 3 Despite Slump and Injury, Says Dave Roberts

Shohei Ohtani to Start Game 3 Despite Slump and Injury, Says Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will remain in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, despite an ongoing postseason offensive slump and lingering physical concerns. The Dodgers trail two games to none in the best-of-seven series. Ohtani has struggled … Read more

Víctor Reyes secures KBO hit title with 211 hits for Lotte Giants

Víctor Reyes secures KBO hit title with 211 hits for Lotte Giants

Víctor Reyes lideró la Organización Coreana de Béisbol en hits por tercer año consecutivo, culminando la temporada regular con 211 imparables para los Gigantes de Lotte, según lo reportado por El Extrabase. Lotte Giants outfielder sets new hit record in South Korea At the conclusion of the regular season, switch-hitting outfielder Víctor Reyes secured the … Read more

Freddy Peralta Leads Tampa Bay Rays to Game 2 Win Over Guardians

MLB: Tampa Bay gleicht aus

Peralta Silences Guardians to Level the Series The Tampa Bay Rays salvaged their American League Championship Series on Wednesday, forcing a 1-1 deadlock with a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. After a lackluster opener, the Florida club reclaimed their footing, shifting the momentum of the best-of-seven series just before the venue shifts to Ohio. … Read more

South Korea Ministry Calls for Dome Stadium Candidate Sites

South Korea Ministry Calls for Dome Stadium Candidate Sites

South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched an official nationwide call for candidate sites to build advanced, multi-purpose dome stadiums designed for major sporting events and large-scale entertainment performances. The initiative, announced in mid-October 2025, aims to select two distinct locations—one large-scale and one medium-scale venue—to expand the country’s infrastructure for year-round … Read more

Siena Baseball Club Seeks New Facility Ahead of Anniversary

Siena Baseball Club Seeks New Facility Ahead of Anniversary

Infrastructure Shortfalls at Parco Ragazzi di Sarajevo The baseball club currently utilizes the field at the Parco Ragazzi di Sarajevo in the Petriccio district. While the facility serves as a focal point for youth activity, it cannot support competitive games across all categories or accommodate senior team training sessions, according to the club’s public statement. … Read more

Rion Sponsors 2026 World Deaf Baseball Championship in Kanagawa

Rion Co., Ltd. announced on October 13, 2026, that it will sponsor the upcoming 2026 World Deaf Baseball Championship, commonly known as the WDBC, scheduled to take place across Kanagawa Prefecture this November, rion.co.jp reported. Tournament Schedule and Venue Locations Across Kanagawa The three-day international tournament runs from November 1 through November 3, 2026. Games … Read more

Freddy Peralta starts Game 2 for Rays against Guardians

Freddy Peralta starts Game 2 for Rays against Guardians

Freddy Peralta starts on the mound as the Tampa Bay Rays attempt to level their series against the Cleveland Guardians after dropping the opening game at home. Entering Game 2 under severe historical pressure, the right-hander carries a streak of seven consecutive winning appearances into a contest where a second loss would place Tampa Bay … Read more