Alpine skiing On the second pole: early end for slalom ace Straßer Eliminated quickly in Schladming: Linus Straßer. photo © Jean-Christophe Bott/KEYSTONE/dpa Ski racer Linus Straßer was surprisingly eliminated in the first run of the night slalom in Schladming. The man from Munich only made it to the second pole on the legendary Planai before he threaded it in and threw his hands over his head in disbelief. Ski racer Linus Straßer was surprisingly eliminated in the first run of...
After the World Cup Darts ace Clemens leaves London disappointed Gabriel Clemens didn't stand a chance against Michael Smith in the World Cup semifinals. photo © Zac Goodwin/PA Wire/dpa Gabriel Clemens was denied the really big shot. A class difference can be seen in the 2:6 against the Englishman Smith. It's three and a half weeks until the next major tournament. After his turbulent adventure in London, Gabriel Clemens wished for some time to breathe deeply. "It outweighs the disappointment....
United Cup Tennis ace Zverev is far from top form after a long break Alexander Zverev had no chance against Taylor Fritz. photo © Mark Baker/AP/dpa In his first official games after the long injury break, Alexander Zverev reveals many weaknesses. That causes disillusionment two weeks before the start of the Australian Open. Alexander Zverev stroked his tousled hair three times, congratulated his opponent on the net and looked down. The first official tournament of the Olympic champion ended with...
World Cup New compulsory break for alpine ace Dreßen Thomas Dreßen has problems with his thigh. photo © Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/AP/dpa Thomas Dreßen has to take a compulsory break again. After a driving error at the Alpine World Cup in Val Gardena, the thigh is damaged. The national coach advises stress control. Even the grip on the rear right thigh did not signal anything good, the examination in the hospital in Brixen then brought certainty: A muscle injury is...
Argentina's right-back Nahuel Molina, who beat Australia 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup: " Unbelievable. We suffered at the end of the match, we knew they could pass, that they were strong on the counterattack and on set pieces. We suffered a little at the end, but we managed to get through. All matches are difficult. We tried to play our game, and that's what we did, that's how we scored. But at the...
After foot injury Tennis ace Zverev expects a difficult comeback Alexander Zverev was seriously injured in the semifinals of the French Open against Rafael Nadal. photo © Thibault Camus/AP/dpa Tennis pro Alexander Zverev is preparing for a strenuous path back to the top of the world. Tennis pro Alexander Zverev is preparing for a strenuous path back to the top of the world. "I know that I haven't played for seven months and I won't play my best tennis right...
World Cup in Levi Bitter Olympic déjà vu for ski ace Dürr Lena Dürr at the Slalom World Cup in Levi. photo © Jnu/Lehtikuva/dpa Skier Dürr is once again very close to her first World Cup title. In Levi, the slalom driver is in the lead for a long time - then the events repeat themselves. The superstar of the scene triumphs. The pictures of Lena Dürr's finish in Levi, Finland, were a little reminiscent of the bitter scenes at...
German tennis ace After a baby break: Kerber is planning a comeback at the US Open 2023 Planning her comeback for late summer 2023: Angelique Kerber. photo © Frank Molter/dpa The pregnant Angelique Kerber is planning a quick comeback on the tennis court next year. The pregnant Angelique Kerber is planning a quick comeback on the tennis court next year. "I think I'll come back at the end of the year. So more like New York than Wimbledon, but if...
World Cup start Ski ace Odermatt wins giant slalom in Sölden Marco Odermatt won the giant slalom in Sölden. photo © Expa/Johann Groder/APA/dpa At the start of the new World Cup season, Swiss skier Marco Odermatt immediately followed up on his outstanding performances from last winter. At the start of the new World Cup season, Swiss skier Marco Odermatt immediately followed up on his outstanding performances from last winter. While Germany's giant slalom hopeful Alexander Schmid immediately cracked the national...
European Athletics Championships European Championship runner-up Lita Baehre wants to outperform staff ace Duplantis Strong ambitions: Lita Baehre, who came second at the European Championships, wants to beat the world record holder Duplantis next. photo © Sven Hoppe/dpa The Leverkusen pole vaulter Bo Kanda Lita Baehre won silver at the European Championships. But he wants more, namely to surpass the world record holder Armand Duplantis and become the best. After winning silver at the European Championships in Munich, Bo Kanda...
