Dynamo Dresden Mourns Hansi Kreische, East German Football Icon Football in eastern Germany is in mourning following the death of Hans-Jürgen “Hansi” Kreische, a legendary figure for SG Dynamo Dresden and the former East German national team. Kreische passed away in the night leading into April 1, 2026, at the age of 78. The news … Read more
NBA Eyes European Expansion with Billion-Dollar Bids, German Cities in the Mix The National Basketball Association’s ambitious plans for a European league are gaining serious momentum, attracting investment offers reaching into the billions. Multiple groups are vying for the opportunity to establish teams in major European cities, with Berlin and Munich emerging as frontrunners from … Read more
Essen, Germany – The daughter of the late Schalke 04 football legend, Rudi Assauer, Bettina Michel, is facing serious legal trouble. Prosecutors in Essen are nearing completion of an indictment alleging not simply financial mismanagement, but erwerbs- und bandenmäßigen Betrug – a charge of aggravated fraud – that carries a potential sentence of up to … Read more
Berlin – The future of European basketball could be reshaped in the coming weeks as Alba Berlin finds itself in a high-stakes contest for a coveted spot in the planned NBA Europe league. Reports indicate that bids for these foundational franchises have reached staggering figures, with some exceeding $1 billion (approximately €860 million), signaling a … Read more
Gelsenkirchen – A blow to Schalke 04’s promotion hopes as star striker Edin Džeko sustained a shoulder injury while on international duty with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club confirmed Wednesday that the 40-year-old will miss Sunday’s crucial 2. Bundesliga match against Karlsruher SC, leaving a significant void in their attack. Edin Džeko sporting a sling … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is already shaping up to be a landmark event. Beyond the expanded 48-team format, a new revenue stream is emerging for broadcasters ARD and ZDF: advertising during gameplay. With the introduction of FIFA-mandated cooling breaks, these German public broadcasters … Read more
Berlin erupted in jubilant celebrations Wednesday night as the Turkish national football team secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first qualification in 24 years. The victory, a 1-0 win against Kosovo in a playoff final, triggered spontaneous gatherings of Turkish fans across Germany, with large-scale car processions and displays of pyrotechnics. … Read more
The European qualifying drama for the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded on Tuesday with heartbreak for footballing giants Italy and Denmark, while Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Czech Republic punched their tickets to the expanded tournament. Turkey and Sweden had already secured their places earlier in the evening, completing the European contingent for now. The expanded format, … Read more
Berlin – Former German long jumper Susen Tiedtke, a silver and bronze medalist at the IAAF World Indoor Championships and a fifth-place finisher at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, has publicly shared the heartbreaking story of her son Max’s unexpected death. Max passed away at the age of 17 on March 4, 2025, due to an … Read more
Stuttgart – It wasn’t a statement win, but Germany edged past Ghana 2-1 in a closely contested friendly at Stuttgart’s MHPArena on Sunday, March 30, 2026. The match, played in rainy conditions, saw Kai Havertz convert a first-half penalty and Deniz Undav score a late winner, offering a measure of reassurance to head coach Julian … Read more