Vincent Veile was the first German to do a quadruple somersault on skis. But a competition turns into a fiasco. He tears his cruciate ligament. Now he is back faster than expected and is fighting for his participation in the Olympics. Months of torment lie behind him. The journey leaves no doubt. Full of determination, … Read more
Danny Noppert and Justin Hood delivered the best match of this World Darts Championship over five sets and 29 legs. Both played an average of more than 100 points, checked a total of six high finishes and threw 19 180s. In the end, the extra leg had to decide. It could have been a real … Read more
Humphries or Littler? Littler or Humphries? The question of who will collect the one million pound bonus for the world championship title on January 3rd only has two answers, if any. One of the two Lukes will do the same as in the previous two years. Or maybe: Gian van Veen? The Dutchman should have … Read more
This low comes at the wrong time: right before the Four Hills Tournament and the Olympics, ski jumper Andreas Wellinger is in deep crisis. The prescribed break from competition is now to be followed by a quick comeback in Oberstdorf. There won’t be a relaxed Christmas for Andreas Wellinger this year. Instead of enjoying quiet … Read more
Curse instead of holding back and biting through? According to study, verbal anger can actually help during exercise. Those who shout swear words stay strong and focused longer. Scientists explain why the brain switches to performance. Darn and sewn up! Such curses and worse ones do not have a good reputation in everyday language. But … Read more
With the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo on the horizon, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. As international sports federations grapple with the ongoing conflict, a patchwork of rules and exceptions is emerging, leaving many wondering who will, and who won’t, get a shot at … Read more
The fans celebrated Stephen Bunting, he easily won his second round game at the Darts World Championship. Nevertheless, an emotional incident occurred after the success. The Englishman suddenly burst into tears. He played well, safely and confidently achieved his second success at the Darts World Championship. The fans celebrated him from the first second, even … Read more
Nathan Aspinall made it into the second round of the World Darts Championship with a bang. The Englishman checked 170 points to win, but had to overcome several tricky situations beforehand. The Ally Pally wasp also got involved again. In the end, Nathan Aspinall surprised himself. “I have no bloody idea where that came from … Read more
Michael van Gerwen barely averted another sensation at the Darts World Cup. The superstar was threatened with elimination against a Japanese debutant. The duel culminated in drama. The Japanese threw nine set darts past the double – and MVG threw his darts onto the ground. The traces of the drama were immediately visible on Michael … Read more
Motomu Sakai celebrated a memorable debut at the World Darts Championship. The Japanese impressed in sport and provided the best entertainment with gestures, facial expressions and dance. The show continued at the subsequent media conference. It’s the colorful moments that make the Darts World Championship so unique every year. When unknown players step into the … Read more