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December 13, 2024

China men's football ex-coach Li Tie jailed for bribery

December 12, 2024

India's Gukesh becomes world's youngest chess champion

December 12, 2024

Australia seals PNG rugby deal to counter Chinese influence

December 9, 2024

F1: Max Verstappen to work with junior drivers in Rwanda

December 8, 2024

Chess: Gukesh takes world championship lead as Ding blunders

December 6, 2024

Germany backs Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 bid

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Reports & Analysis

18-year-old chess world champion Gukesh Dommaraju sits at a chess board and moves a piece.

Why Tamil Nadu is India's chess powerhouse

Why Tamil Nadu is India's chess powerhouse

Many Indian chess players hail from Tamil Nadu, including the youngest world champion, 18-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju.
SportsDecember 13, 202401:57 min
The World Cup trophy at the 2026 draw for European qualifying

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game

Germany's 2026 World Cup qualifiers depend on Italy game

Germany's Nations League performance will affect their qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
SportsDecember 13, 2024
Gukesh Dommaraju takes over the title of youngest chess champion from Russia's Gary Kasparov.

India teenager becomes youngest ever chess world champion

India teenager becomes youngest ever chess world champion

Gukesh Dommaraju takes over the title of youngest chess champion from Russia's Gary Kasparov.
SportsDecember 13, 202401:52 min
A drone shot of the padel courts in Niederwalgern

Germany's Padel boom is saving tennis clubs

Germany's Padel boom is saving tennis clubs

Padel is the fastest growing sport in the world. The excitement has reached Germany and is helping tennis.
SportsDecember 13, 2024
Gianni Infantino poses with the Club World Cup trophy

FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?

FIFA's Club World Cup TV deal: Saudis pulling strings?

Despite widespread skepticism, the Club World Cup still fetched still fetched $1 billion in TV rights. But how?
SportsDecember 12, 2024
The main sign at FIFA's Zurich headquarters

World Cup 2030: High emissions and human rights issues

World Cup 2030: High emissions and human rights issues

The 2030 World Cup, being held in six nations including Spain and Portugal, is drawing fire over human rights concerns.
SportsDecember 11, 2024
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In the spotlight

A man monoskiing down a snow-covered slope in Austria.

How an Austrian ski village makes its slopes accessible

Find out what makes the mountains and resorts of Kaunertal in Tirol a top destination for skiiers with disabilities.
SportsDecember 11, 202405:09 min
France's Felix Lebrun celebrates a win against China's Fan Zhendong

In table tennis, Europe challenges China's dominance

China has long dominated table tennis. But thanks to growing efforts in Europe, the status quo is being challenged.
SportsDecember 7, 2024
Man with leg prothesis speaking as coach to younger para athlete

Paralympian Popow: Germany behind on disability sport

One of Germany's best-known para athletes, Heinrich Popow, warns Germany should be doing more and is falling behind.
SportsDecember 3, 2024
Lea Schüller playing for Germany against Switzerland

Patriarchy a problem in German sports

At a time of year when a focus on stopping violence against women is sharp, women in German sport have spoken out.
SportsDecember 2, 2024
Nazima Khairzad in her element in the mountains

Afghanistan refugees in Germany: 'Sport is freedom'

Athletes Nazima and Nazira Khairzad fled Afghanistan — now they are trying to help their countrywomen.
SportsNovember 28, 2024
Freiburg fans display a banner showing their support for the fight against sexism in football

Sexism in football: Calls for punitive sanctions grow

Women play a big role in men's football, but misogyny remains. Governing bodies and clubs are being asked to do more.
SportsNovember 22, 2024
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