Politics

Swimmers disappointed by ZDF – why the World Cup is not on TV

Florian Wellbrock and Co. have been swimming the most successful world championships for many years, but live images are withheld from the general public at home. On German television, there are no direct broadcasts...

DFB passes new rules for trans people

The German Football Association (DFB) lets transgender, intersex and non-binary people decide for themselves whether they play in a women's or a men's team. The new regulation will apply to amateur and youth football...

Sabine Lisicki manages a surprising second win in a row

After all the injuries and disappointments, who would have thought it possible? After numerous injuries, mononucleosis and a cruciate ligament rupture at the end of 2020, Sabine Lisicki actually celebrated two victories in a...

During her freestyle, the synchronized swimmer sinks unconscious in the pool

At the swimming world championships in Budapest on Wednesday there was an incident in the decision in the free solo freestyle of the synchronized swimmers. The American Anita Alvarez fell unconscious in the pool...

Thriller over 800 meters – Olympic champion Wellbrock wins silver at the World Championships

This impressive gliding, his long strokes, this apparent lightness in the water - everything else that defines Olympic champion Florian Wellbrock is missing a bit at halftime of the World Championship race in Budapest....

With a private plane and limousine to the medical check at FC Bayern

The arrival of soccer star Sadio Mané with his entourage at Munich Airport already documented that FC Bayern is also dealing with a transfer with special appeal. The new spectacle kicker of the Bundesliga...

New rules for transgender athletes probably also in athletics

According to British media reports, the World Athletics Federation could follow the new rules of the International Swimming Federation (Fina) for trans people. As reported by the BBC and the "Mirror", among others, World...

Serious allegations of ex-Wales coach resigning

It's been 16 days since the Wales national team celebrated one of their greatest football successes. Thanks to a 1-0 (1-0) win in the play-off final against Ukraine, Wales had qualified for a World...

In Russian custody for four months – “zero trust in our government”

A planned phone call between Olympic basketball champion Brittney Griner, who is being held in Moscow, and her wife apparently failed due to a mistake by the US embassy. As Cherelle Griner reported to...

With a terrific finish, Anna Elendt sensationally celebrates silver

The last 25 meters belonged to Anna Elendt. Even a medal would have been a great success, but the 20-year-old from Frankfurt swam this Monday evening at the swimming world championships in Budapest with...