Berlin derby: Underdogs Union outsmarting high-aiming Hertha

Despite the absence of fans, the Berlin Derby is still important in the battle for the hearts and minds in the German capital. So far, Union are flexing their fledgling muscles over more established rivals Hertha. On Tuesday morning, Berliners woke up to a flood of blue and white Hertha flags propped ... Read full article »

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Ice Hockey World Championship: Opposition to co-hosts Belarus grows

Belarus has been brutally cracking down on protests against longtime President Alexander Lukashenko. Opponents, including co-hosts Latvia, say the country shouldn't be rewarded with the Ice Hockey World Championship. When Belarus was jointly awarded ice hockey's 2021 World Championship with Latvia ... Read full article »

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Dortmund through but Lazio’s Immobile thwarts them again

Ciro Immobile's penalty against his former employers Borussia Dortmund earned Lazio a point. The result means Dortmund are through but need to win in Russia next week to guarantee their status as Group F winners. Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Lazio, Signal Iduna Park (Guerreiro 44' — Immobile pen ... Read full article »

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Lukaku magic leaves Gladbach needing a result in Madrid

Borussia Mönchengladbach had a late goal disallowed as Inter Milan kept their Champions League hopes alive on a chaotic night. Gladbach now have to get a point at the home of 13-time champions Real Madrid to go through. Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-3 Inter Milan, Borussia-Park (Plea 45'+1, 76' ... Read full article »

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Bittersweet debut for Ann-Katrin Berger as Germany win in Ireland

Three years after being diagnosed with cancer, Ann-Katrin Berger made her long-awaited Germany debut against Ireland in Dublin. It may not have been a dream start, but her return to the field is a huge personal victory. The road to Dublin has been a long one for Ann-Katrin Berger. There were moments ... Read full article »

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Stéphanie Frappart to break new ground as first female Champions League referee

Her career as a referee has been a single, meteoric rise without limits. Frenchwoman Stéphanie Frappart will become the first woman to officiate a Champions League game — it's just her latest milestone. Top level European football has already had a taste of it. Liverpool, winner of the 2019 Champions ... Read full article »

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Opinion: Joachim Löw is a habit the DFB can't kick

Joachim Löw has kept his job. By sticking with their man, the German Football Association is burying its head in the sand on all the negativity that surrounds the national team, writes DW's Jörg Strohschein. Joachim Löw's analyses must be incredibly good. There's no other way of explaining how ... Read full article »

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F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton tests positive for coronavirus

Mercedes will replace Lewis Hamilton for the Sakhir Grand Prix. The seven time world champion has gone into isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. World champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, Formula One's ... Read full article »

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Dzsenifer Marozsan: Friendlies vital for Germany in 2021

After making her 101st international appearance against Greece, Germany's Dzsenifer Marozsan spoke to DW about the year just gone and the year to come, as the team prepares for the 2022 European Championships. DW: In the men's game, there have been complaints for years about having to play "small ... Read full article »

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F1 live blog: Grosjean suffers shocking crash in Bahrain

Romain Grosjean has walked away from a shocking crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix. His car slammed into the barriers on turn two and somehow emerged from the ensuing fireball with only minor injuries. Follow the race live. Refresh page for live updates Lap 15/57 — "My car is jumping around ... Read full article »

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