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As the world prepares for Super Bowl 51, the NFL sets its sights on the world
Hundreds of millions around the world will tune in to watch Super Bowl 51 between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, but the NFL is hoping to capture the world’s attention for more than just one game.One billion chicken wings, $90 million (84 million euros) gambled, 28 million tweets, $3,000 and upwards for …
Prokop succeeds Sigurdsson as German handball coach
The German handball association (DHB) has hired a new head coach for the national team. Christian Prokop takes over from Dagur Sigurdsson, who left the DHB following last month’s world championship.The DHB announced on Friday that Christian Prokop, 38, had signed a five-year contract that will see him coach the national team until 2022. Prokop, …
Zahed Mohamed, Zeina Mickawy and Nada Abbas compete in several quarterfinals
The three Egyptian players are making a strong showing in several squash championships
Karim Abdel Gawad and Tarek Momen at the UCS Swedish Squash Open
At the first round Abdel Gawad defeated Malaysian Nafiizwan Adnan , with a score of 3-0 (11-8/11-4/11-9)
AFCON 2017: Cameroon goalkeeping icon hails a new hero after semifinal triumph
Cameroon have reached the AFCON final despite turmoil on and off the field. Former national team goalkeeper Joseph-Antoine Bell has told DW that Cameroon’s rich pedigree between the posts stands them in good stead.Since Cameroon defied the odds by beating Ghana to make the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, their 21-year-old goalkeeper, Fabrice Ondoa, …
What to watch out for on Matchday 19 in the Bundesliga
Leipzig travel to Dortmund without their key striker, while Thomas Tuchel’s own goalscorer has thrust himself back into the spotlight. Leverkusen are understaffed, and can a lackluster Bayern Munich overcome Schalke?Leipzig missing key man ahead of Dortmund test One of the most mouth-watering ties of the weekend is undoubtedly RB Leipzig’s trip to Borussia Dortmund …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon beat Ghana 2-0, will face Egypt in final
Cameroon struck twice in the second half to secure passage to the Africa Cup of Nations final, putting the result beyond any doubt with a second in stoppage time. Egypt now await Cameroon, in a repeat of 2008’s final.Cameroon 2-0 Ghana (Ngadeu-Ngadjui ’72, Bassogog ’90+3) For the third time, Cameroon and Egypt will face off …
Leverkusen’s Hakan Calhanoglu faces 4-month ban after losing CAS appeal
Attacking midfielder Calhanoglu faces a 4-month FIFA suspension, effective immediately. The case dates back to his time with Karlsruhe as a teen, when he did not uphold a deal to move to Turkish club Trabzonspor.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision to uphold FIFA’s 4-month suspension against Hakan Calhanoglu brings the Leverkusen set-piece specialist’s …
El-Gouna Squash Open and Women’s World Championship to take place in April
This year, the men’s competition will take place in parallel to the World Women’s Championship, which will also be held in El-Gouna
Egypt qualifies to Afcon’s final thanks to penalty shootout
The final match will take place on 5 February
Why African football continues to go nowhere
AFCON has exposed what’s wrong with African football. There is a lack of football pitches, organization and investment. Without big changes, it will be hard for Africa to send nine strong teams to the 2026 World Cup.It’s raining and the grass is green and lush. It is also very long. This is where Gabon’s best …
AFCON 2017: Cameroon do it the hard way as Ghana semi approaches
African football powerhouses Cameroon and Ghana are set to meet in the second semifinal of the Nations Cup. Cameroon have belied their troubled preparation by making the last four but are now embroiled in a bonus row.Both teams are four-time continental champions but despite their pedigree, success in the Africa Cup of Nations has eluded …
AFCON 2017: El Hadary the hero as Egypt reach final by beating Burkina Faso on penalties
Egypt’s evergreen captain saved back-to-back spotkicks to best Burkina Faso in their African Cup of Nations semifinal following a 1-1 draw. It was tough on Burkina Faso, who arguably deserved to win.Whatever any purist says, it is hard to match the drama of a penalty shootout in football, especially when the hero is the oldest …
Bundesliga clubs invest more than 90 million euros in January reinforcements
The January transfer window has closed with Bundesliga clubs reported to have spent a record collective sum on strengthening their squads. The clubs that disappointed in the first half dipped deepest into the market.Bundesliga clubs spent in excess of 90 million euros ($97 million) during this January’s transfer window, according to estimates compiled by the …
Greiss wins first all-German goaltending duel in the NHL
For the first time in NHL history, two German-born goaltenders have faced each other in a game. Meanwhile, German forward Leon Draisaitl scored his 20th goal, the highest total of his young NHL career.Thomas Greiss won the first all-German goaltending duel in National Hockey League history on Tuesday night, as his New York Islanders beat …
Aubameyang flirts with summer transfer on French radio
Borussia Dortmund goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang likes the world to remember he’s a top club transfer target. On deadline day he issued his regular reminder, saying he might move in the off-season.After his disappointing Africa Cup of Nations on home soil with Gabon, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang discussed his future on the “Team Duga” radio show with …
AFCON 2017: Burkina Faso meet Egypt in semifinal full of contrasts
Burkina Faso may look like the surprise name in the last four of the African Nations Cup but they deserve their place with the big boys. Egypt though are record seven-times winners, writes Mark Meadows in Libreville.The Stallions of Burkina Faso have never reached a World Cup finals. They keep their powder dry for the …
Aubameyang voted the Bundesliga’s top player in 2016
And the winner is… DW’s users have chosen the Dortmund and Gabon striker as the Bundesliga’s best player in 2016. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang narrowly beat out Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski to the honor.DW’s users have voted Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the best player in the Bundesliga in 2016. Aubameyang, who started 2017 playing for his …
Kanzy El-Defrawy wins Bahl and Gaynor Cincinnati Gayor Squash Cup
El-Defrawy’s victory comes after a hard-fought match against her compatriot Zeina Mickawy
Australia’s Ryan Cuskelly wins Suburban Collection Motor City Squash Open
Australia won the Motor City twice, while Egypt won it five times
Egyptians face off at Bahl and Gaynor Cincinnati Gayor Squash Cup
The tournament’s final is between Egyptians Kanzy Emad El-Defrawy and Zeina Mickawy
Three Egyptians at the USC Swedish Squash Open
The USC Swedish Open will start on 2 February in Linköping, Sweden.
France wins 2017 handball World Championship, qualifies for 2019 World Championship
This is France’s sixth title at the World Handball championship
Ali Farag looking forward to defending his Motor City title
Egypt’s Ali Farag is to match up with Australia’s Ryan Cuskelly in the final
Julianne Courtice wins 2017 Edinburgh Sports Club Squash Open
Egypt’s Menna Hamed was the runner up
Kahraba scores unforgettable goal
Thanks to this goal, Egypt qualified to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nation’s semifinal, after defeating Morocco by 1-0
Forgotten Freiburg the story of the Bundesliga season
Everyone is so busy talking about Leipzig, they have forgotten about Freiburg. Christian Streich and his team are doing incredible work and deserve recognition, writes DW’s Jonathan Harding.”I’m delighted that we played the way we did against such a clever team,” Freiburg head coach Christian Streich said after his team’s victory against Hertha Berlin on …
France fight back to claim sixth world handball title
France’s handball team continue to go from strength to strength. They beat Norway in Sunday’s world championships final to claim their sixth world title and eighth major championship since 2008.France were crowned handball world champions for a record-extending sixth time after grinding down Norway to claim a 33-26 victory on Sunday. In a tense final, …
AFCON 2017: Ayew brothers on target as Ghana see off Congo, late winner puts Egypt through
Ghana will face Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal on Thursday after goals from Ghana’s Ayew brothers saw off Congo in a bruising encounter. They will be joined by Egypt, who beat Morocco with a late winner.DR Congo 1-2 Ghana (M’Poku 68′ – J. Ayew 63′, A. Ayew 78′ pen.) Ghana are in …
Bojan Krkic joins Mainz on loan
Mainz have finally found a replacement for Yunus Malli, who departed for Wolfsburg earlier this month. The former Barcelona youngster Bojan Krkic joins on loan from English side Stoke City as a temporary fix.Bojan Krkic has joined Mainz on loan from Premier League team Stoke City for the rest of the season. The former Barcelona …