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Champions League: Atletico Madrid beat Leicester 1-0 in first leg
Atletico Madrid struck in the first half at home to English Premier League champions Leicester City. They head to England looking to qualify for their third semifinal in four seasons.Atletico Madrid 1-0 Leicester City (Griezmann pen. 28′) Antoine Griezmann earned and scored a penalty in the first half as Atletico Madrid beat Leicester City in …
Dortmund’s injured Bartra ‘a fine representative’ of Barcelona’s academy
Marc Bartra quickly became a regular fixture in Dortmund’s lineup after moving from from Barca in the summer. An operation on injuries suffered in the bus attack appears to have gone well.Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra had the radial bone in his right arm broken and fragments of debris lodged in his hand after three …
El Gouna International Squash Open hopes to restore tourism
Organisers aim to improve Egypt’s image abroad through the tournament
Champions League: Dortmund out to ‘score as many goals as possible’ against Monaco
Borussia Dortmund are set to host Monaco in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. BVB’s Marco Reus could be set to make his return against the high-scoring French side.Borussia Dortmund welcome French league leaders Monaco to the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday night for the first leg of a hotly anticipated Champions …
Hecking’s transformation of Gladbach shows up muddled Wolfsburg
A derby win for Gladbach confirmed the Foals as European contenders, despite shocking early-season form. Dieter Hecking can take a lot of credit for that and Wolfsburg should regret firing him, says Matt Pearson.”For me it was a brilliant derby day and a great win for the club,” Dieter Hecking said, after masterminding the 3-2 …
Van Avermaet wins Paris-Roubaix
The Olympic Champion claimed his first ‘monument’ title after finishing second in the Tour of Flanders last weekend. The historic one-day classic in the north of France is known as ‘Hell of the North’.Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet added to his second-placed finish at the Tour of Flanders with a superb win at Paris-Roubaix on …
Bundesliga: Ingolstadt claim crucial win over Darmstadt, Hertha Berlin beat Augsburg
Ingolstadt came from behind at the break to beat Darmstadt and close the gap in the hotly-contested relegation battle. Earlier, Hertha Berlin returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at home to Augsburg.Ingolstadt 3-2 Darmstadt (Groß 19′, Cohen 68′, Suttner 72′ – Vrancic 34′, 39′ pen) Markus Suttner’s superb free kick completed an important …
Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton wins from the front to claim first win of 2017
Lewis Hamilton led from the front to claim his first win of 2017 season. The British driver stayed clear of the chaos that marked the start of the Chinese Grand Prix to comfortably hold off Germany’s Sebastian Vettel.Afer Vettel edged out Hamilton in the first race in Australia, the 32-year-old Mercedes driver was determined to …
Lewis Hamilton claims pole position for Chinese Formula One Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has smashed Michael Schumacher’s long-standing record in qualification for the Grand Prix in Shanghai. He was closely tailed by Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton on Saturday qualified in pole position for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai, setting a new track record. Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, who won the …
Bundesliga: Fabian penalty rescues point for Frankfurt after stirring comeback
A stirring second half comeback from Frankfurt denied Werder Bremen a seventh win in eight matches and kept the Eagles above their opponents. Marco Fabian’s penalty sealed the point for Frankfurt in a 2-2 draw.Eintracht Frankfurt 2 – 2 Werder Bremen (Gacinovic 47′, Fabian 74 – Junuzovic 36′, Bartels 42′) Despite the pre-match disparity in …
World number one Dustin Johnson withdraws from US Masters
World number one Dustin Johnson withdrew from the 81st Masters on Thursday, walking off the first tee due to a back injury. Johnson fell down the stairs of his rental apartment on Wednesday.Dustin Johnson, the reigning US Open champion, had been the heavy favorite to win the year’s first major golf championship, but suffered a …
Der Klassiker: DW’s Bundesliga reporters’ predictions for Bayern vs.Dortmund
Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga’s headline clash, with Bayern looking to avoid back-to-back league defeats for the first time since May 2015. Here’s how our sports reporters see it working out.Jonathan Harding – Key absentees will hurt Bayern Bayern Munich will still win the title even if they lose to Dortmund, but …
Bundesliga: What to watch out for on Matchday 28
All eyes will be on Der Klassiker on Saturday evening as Bayern Munich host Borussia Dortmund, but the relegation battle is also heating up. Meanwhile, there’s more than just bragging rights at stake in the Rhine Derby.The Rhine Derby The latest instalment of the Rhine derby has more than just local bragging rights at stake …
Ingolstadt’s hopes of a great escape gather momentum
Nobody thought Ingolstadt still had it in them to get back in the fight, but that’s exactly what they have done. Seven games left in the season, and by Sunday they could be just one point off safety.As the relegation fight threatens to engulf half the Bundesliga, many sides are crumbling under the pressure. Wolfsburg …
Bundesliga: Leipzig pile misery on Mainz, Ingolstadt pick up huge win
It was all about the fight to avoid relegation on Wednesday night and Ingolstadt were the big winners with an invaluable win over fellow strugglers Augsburg. Mainz and Wolfsburg remain in trouble as both teams lost.Mainz 2-3 Leipzig (Samperio pen. 69′, Muto 90’+1 – Sabitzer 48′, Werner 52′, Keita 81′) Leipzig closed the gap on …
Are international sports returning to Pakistan?
Since the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, very few international sports’ competitions have taken place in Pakistan. Some recent developments, however, indicate that the landscape is changing.There are very few things which bring the politically divided, militancy struck and entertainment starved people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan together. Cricket is …
Julian Nagelsmann makes statement with historic win against Bayern
Beating Bayern Munich is no easy feat, but Julian Nagelsmann’s Hoffenheim side made history with the club’s first ever win over Bayern on Tuesday night as the 29-year-old head coach continues to prove his quality.It wasn’t a win that shook up the title race, but nevertheless history was made in the tiny town of Sinsheim …
Bundesliga: Andrej Kramaric strike sinks Bayern as Dortmund, Bremen , Cologne win
Bayern Munich taste league defeat for only the second time this season as Hoffenheim beat them courtesy of Andrej Kramaric’s first half strike. Elsewhere, there were wins for Borussia Dortmund, Werder Bremen and Cologne.Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayern (Kramaric 21’) Andrej Kramaric’s first half goal inflicted just a second league defeat of the season on Bayern Munich …
Reinhard Grindel: ‘I’ll stay true to myself’
On Wednesday, German FA President Reinhard Grindel will likely be voted into the UEFA and FIFA council at the UEFA Congress in Helsinki. In an exclusive interview with DW, he revealed his plans.DW: Mr. Grindel, you have said you want to speak plainly in international committees. Is that still a possibility after the next set …
Thailand’s legacy spreads among Egyptian fighters
Muay Thai: an ancient martial art that turned into an entertaining sport
NHL players won’t take part in 2018 Olympics
The NHL will not adjust its season next year, meaning a host of top ice hockey players will miss the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The sport’s top league could not reach a deal with the IOC.The National Hockey League (NHL) announced their decision on Monday, meaning that players from the league are …
Federer: Wimbledon has to be my biggest goal
Roger Federer made it three titles in 2017 as his impressive resurgence gathers momentum – age 35. Now the Swiss star has said he’ll cherry pick the events he plays in a bid to win even more Grand Slams.World number four Roger Federer plans to skip the clay season in order to shape up ahead …
Both sides of Israeli political spectrum meet at Berlin’s football film festival
A film on Israel’s “most racist” fans and an exhibition about how inclusive football can be both deal with Israeli conflict. Felix Tamsut reports on how two sides of the spectrum met at a Berlin football film festival.Israel is a place full of contradictions. The small country is mostly known for being in a constant …
Tour of Flanders: Philippe Gilbert clinches home title
Philippe Gilbert’s bold solo breakaway in the last 50km was enough to beat the world and Olympic champions and secure the title. It’s the 34-year-old Belgian’s first Tour of Flanders win after missing out six times.Belgian veteran Philippe Gilbert used every ounce of experience to unleash a devastating attack to win the Tour of Flanders …
Reports suggest banned drugs found in Jamaican sprinter samples
German broadcaster ARD claims small amounts of banned substance clenbuterol have been found in the samples of Jamaican sprinters from the 2008 Olympics. Usain Bolt was among the Jamaicans who claimed gold in Beijing.A report aired in Germany on Saturday stated that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) learnt of the discovery late last year, but …
Opinion: Is this the end for Mainz?
Mainz are struggling to counter a relentless storm in the Bundesliga. After a summer of upheaval and moves, Martin Schmidt’s side are headed in only one direction, writes DW’s Ross Dunbar.Jürgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel and Andre Schürrle all have one thing in common: they all made their name at Mainz. A club that has traditionally …
Bundesliga: Quickfire Gomez hat-trick not enough for Wolfsburg, Mainz lose again
Mario Gomez scored a seven-minute hattrick, the fastest in the Bundesliga this season, but it was not enough to steer his side to victory. Elsewhere, Mainz find themselves in big trouble after defeat at Ingolstadt.Bayer Leverkusen 3-3 Wolfsburg (Bellarabi 40′, Volland 65′, Havertz 89′ – Gomez 80′, 83′, 87′ pen) Mario Gomez’s heroics should have …
Schweinsteiger scores in MLS debut for Chicago Fire
Rarely one to let the script writers down, Bastian Schweinsteiger made an immediate impact in his debut for the Chicago Fire. His headed goal and late assist were not enough to secure a win, however.Bastian Schweinsteiger’s first Major League Soccer game ended in a 2-2 draw with the Montreal Impact on Saturday evening. The veteran …
‘A rivalry founded on similarity’ – Revier rivals Schalke and Dortmund share derby day spoils
Derbies are often based on difference: different politics, different religion, different class. But as Matt Ford found out in Gelsenkirchen, Schalke and Dortmund have a lot in common.Despite its name, the “Schalker Meile” is actually just under one mile long. Flanked on both sides by endless rows of flats and terraced housing, it would be …
Bundesliga: Top five talking points from Matchday 26
From an unstoppable goalscorer to a Bundesliga table full of teams clambering over one another week in, week out, Matchday 26 delivered drama – and plenty of goals. Here are the top talking points.Goals galore After the first seven games of Matchday 26, an incredible 25 goals had been scored. While it doesn’t say much …