Karsten Wettberg, ‘King of Giesing,’ Dies at 84 MUNICH – German football is in mourning following the death of Karsten Wettberg, the celebrated former coach of TSV 1860 München. Wettberg passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 84 after a long illness, the club confirmed on its website. His passing marks the second … Read more
San Juan Capistrano, California – Mohamed Abdilaahi, running at The Ten meet in San Juan Capistrano, delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, breaking Dieter Baumann’s nearly 29-year-old German record in the 10,000 meters. The 27-year-old from Club Cologne Athletics finished the race in 26:56.58, surpassing Baumann’s previous best of 27:21.53 set in Barakaldo, Spain, on … Read more
Ilia Malinin Rebounds to Claim Third Consecutive World Figure Skating Title Prague, Czechia – Ilia Malinin, at just 21 years and three months old, secured his third consecutive World Figure Skating Championship title on Saturday in Prague, but this victory felt different. More than a demonstration of athletic prowess, it was a testament to resilience … Read more
Nicolò Tresoldi is rapidly establishing himself as a key player for Germany’s Under-21 national team, and his recent performance has only amplified the debate surrounding his international allegiance. The 21-year-old forward, currently playing for Club Brugge, scored twice in a crucial 3-0 victory over Northern Ireland in a European Championship qualifying match, further solidifying his … Read more
Suzuka, Japan – The early 2026 Formula 1 season has revealed a stark reality for Aston Martin, a team once touted as a future championship contender. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are finding themselves battling near the back of the grid, a far cry from the expectations surrounding the team’s substantial investments and high-profile signings. … Read more
The 2026 Candidates Tournament, a crucial event in the world of chess, is set to determine the challenger to reigning World Champion Ding Liren. The tournament, featuring eight of the world’s top players, promises intense competition and strategic battles. But who enters the competition with the best odds, and how does a rising German talent, … Read more
Pesic Faces Reality Check as Bayern Munich’s EuroLeague Hopes Fade MUNICH – “Immer weiter.” Those two words embody the mantra of Svetislav Pesic and serve as the title of his recently released biography, reflecting a basketball career marked by significant achievements. The Serbian coach has tasted success as a World and European champion, and has … Read more
Hase and Volodin Crowned World Champions in Prague: A Dream Realized for German Pair Prague – Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin of Germany have captured the gold medal in pair skating at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, culminating a remarkable ascent for the duo. The victory, secured on Thursday, March 26th, at the Ondřej … Read more
Prague – Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin delivered a stunning performance at the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague on Thursday, securing the gold medal and delivering the first world title for Germany in pairs skating since 2018. The victory comes just five weeks after the duo claimed bronze at the Winter Olympics in Italy, … Read more
Bergamo, Italy – Italy kept their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive on Thursday, defeating Northern Ireland 2-0 in a tense European playoff semi-final at the Gewiss Stadium. Goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean secured the victory for Gennaro Gattuso’s side, setting up a crucial clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on … Read more