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Mariam Ktiri deutsch-marokkanische Bergsteigerin (Privat)

Everest traffic jam: 'Wished there was policing'

Mariam Ktiri reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 22, only to get stuck in a traffic jam in the mountain's "death zone" on her descent. The German-Moroccan mountaineer talked to DW about the experience.  

Tour de France

Belgium's van Aert announces Tour arrival

Cycling - Tour de France - The 217.5-km Stage 10 from Saint-Flour to Albi - July 15, 2019 - Team Jumbo-Visma rider Wout Van Aert of Belgium wins the stage. (Reuters/C. Hartmann)

The heart of cycling has another Tour de France stage winner, 24-year-old Wout van Aert. The Belgian cylo-cross champion is a rookie in this year's event but has impressed already, and may not be finished yet.  

Exclusive: Natnael Berhane

'A Tour stage win would change my life' 11.07.2019

Frankreich Tour de France 2019 Natnael Berhane (picture-alliance/Pro Shots/G. Deswijzen)

Natnael Berhane of Eritrea is the only black African rider in the Tour de France. He spoke to DW about why African riders have more obstacles to overcome – and how he hopes to inspire young Africans to pursue the sport.  

Wimbledon

Djokovic defends Wimbledon title in thriller 14.07.2019

Wimbledon 2019 | Finale Novak Djokovic - Roger Federer (Reuters/T. Melville)

Defending champion Novak Djokovic claimed his fifth Wimbledon title beating eight-time champion Roger Federer in a record-breaking five-set thriller. It stands as the longest final settled by an historic tie-break.  

Halep stuns Williams to win first title 13.07.2019

Simona Halep celebrating her Wimbledon victory (Reuters/C. Recine)

Simona Halep was nearly flawless in her first Wimbledon final, quickly dispatching Serena Williams in straight sets to win the championship. It is the second Grand Slam title win for the Romanian.  

Africa Cup of Nations
Africa Cup Algerien vs Nigeria (Getty Images/AFP/J. Soriano)

Late Mahrez magic sends Algeria into final

Algeria will face Senegal in the final after a 95th minute free-kick by Riyad Mahrez settled a close semifinal. Their opponents beat Tunisia in the earlier semifinal, which was settled by an extra time own goal.  

Bundesliga

Where can the top 4 strengthen? 09.07.2019

Fußball Lucas HERNANDEZ FC Bayern München (picture-alliance/SvenSimon/F. Hoermann)

The transfer window may be just getting started, but the Bundesliga’s Champions League participants have already been busy. We take a look at where each club should go from here.  

Transfer window

US international returns to Germany 09.07.2019

Fußball CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 USA -Trinidad & Tobago 6:0 (picture-alliance/firo/Mexsport)

The signing of the American could mean that Fortuna Düsseldorf's No. 1, Michael Rensing, will have to fight for his spot between the sticks in the upcoming season, Keep up with all of the Bundesliga moves right here!  

Formula 1

Hamilton claims record-breaking Silverstone win

Formel 1 Grand Prix in Silverstone (Getty Images/M. Thompson)

Lewis Hamilton won the British Formula 1 Grand Prix for a record-breaking sixth time as Mercedes secured a one-two on the Silverstone podium. The race has been hailed as the best of the F1 season so far.  

News

Boris Becker auction exceeds expectations

Trophies and memorabilia belonging to Boris Becker

An auction to settle part of Boris Becker's bankruptcy has raised nearly £700,000, with hundreds of bidders taking part. Trustees auctioning the items said they capitalized on the tennis season, especially Wimbledon.  

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German ex-biathlon coach wants his guns back 10.07.2019

Andreas Stitzl (picture-alliance/S. Hoppe)

Andreas Stitzl had his gun license revoked after German authorities strongly suspected he was part of the far-right Reichsbürger movement. The former biathlon coach has denied the claim and is demanding his guns back.  

Attacks on referees on the rise in Germany 09.07.2019

Referee holds up a red card during a German regional league soccer game (Imago Images/P. Scheiber)

The German Football Association has said thousands of referees were verbally and physically attacked during the 2018/2019 season. Players also suffered violence and discrimination the association said.  

Doping

Doping expert Mario Thevis: 'A lot of risks' 10.07.2019

Mario Thevis DSH Köln (picture-alliance/dpa)

Doping is widespread not only in elite-level sports, but also in amateur sports. German doping expert Mario Thevis spoke to DW about the health risks that athletes expose themselves to by using banned substances.  

Record steroid raids lead to hundreds of arrests 08.07.2019

Russian doping test, Moscow (picture-alliance/AP Photo/A. Zemlianichenko)

A Europe-wide police operation has led to the seizure of tons of steroids, 234 arrests, and the dismantling of 17 crime groups. It was the largest operation of its kind ever conducted.  

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This is the place to come to find all of our Bundesliga and other football-related content on Facebook.  

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