Sports news from football, ice hockey, tennis and other competitions with regional and international relevance.
Andoni Iraola will take over as head coach of FC Liverpool starting in July, according to a report by Tagesspiegel. The 42-year-old Spaniard joins from Bournemouth, where he impressed over the past two seasons.
Alexander Blessin and FC St. Pauli have parted ways after two years, with the 53-year-old coach leaving the club following their relegation from the Bundesliga.
The United States has denied a visa to an Iranian fan activist for the World Cup, breaking FIFA Gianni Infantino's promise that everyone would be welcome at the tournament, according to FAZ.
Michael Chang, who won the French Open at age 17, believes Alexander Zverev is ready for his first Grand Slam victory. The 53-year-old told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
TSV 1860 Munich faces forced relegation to the Regionalliga after failing to obtain a license for the 3. Liga. Club icon Daniel Bierofka reacted with harsh words and deep disappointment to BR24Sport.
Coach Michael Urbansky has named the squad for the German U-23 women's national team's final two friendlies of the season against Denmark. According to Kicker, two newcomers are included, while the top scorer from the previous camp is absent.
TSV 1860 Munich faces an uncertain future after being relegated to the Regionalliga again. According to Sportschau, the main sponsor has pulled out, and insolvency experts have been brought in.
TSV 1860 Munich must drop to the regional league due to a lack of liquidity. Lok Leipzig will not move up to the 3. Liga despite the vacancy; instead, Havelse benefits.
Kai Havertz has arrived with the German national team in Chicago after losing the Champions League final. The Arsenal attacker faces strong competition from Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade, according to ZDF.
Thomas Müller and his wife Lisa have separated after nearly 17 years of marriage, as confirmed by an official statement, reports Tagesspiegel.
Thomas Müller and his wife Lisa are separating. Their joint lawyer Christian Schertz confirmed the news to Bild.
A decades-old contract entitled thousands of fans to free entry to the World Cup opening match at the Azteca Stadium. According to ZDFheute, the dispute has now apparently been resolved.
Alexander Zverev will face 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in the French Open semifinal on Friday. The German has a golden opportunity to win his first Grand Slam title.
Bundesliga star Nils Petersen believes the German national team can win the World Cup in America. The 37-year-old told Kicker: 'I say: Germany will become world champion!'
Julian Nagelsmann has arrived in the United States. According to Tagesspiegel, the national team's World Cup training continues without a break.
The Vegas Golden Knights have reached the Stanley Cup Final. According to a report by Spiegel, a victory could be linked to Pokémon trading cards.
The German national football team has departed for Chicago with a slight delay, as reported by Sportschau. Before the first World Cup group match, training sessions and a friendly against the US team are scheduled.
FC Bayern Basketball won the second game of the BBL playoff semifinal series against Bonn, leaving no doubt about the balance of power this time, as reported by Sportschau.
In Cologne, the Cologne Major 2026, a Counter-Strike 2 tournament with 32 teams, has begun. The competition lasts three weeks, and the winner will be crowned Major champion.
Alexander Zverev has reached the semifinals of the French Open. The Hamburg native defeated Spanish tennis youngster Rafael Jodar in the quarterfinals, as reported by NDR.
44 of the 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast exclusively on MagentaTV, according to Spiegel. ARD and ZDF will show the remaining games.
The 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is returning to the tennis stage. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, a start for the 44-year-old in Berlin is also being discussed.
Nebojsa Simic led MT Melsungen to the first title in club history. The goalkeeper compared the achievement to Dirk Nowitzki's NBA championship, as reported by Sportschau.
Turkey's national coach Vincenzo Montella has announced his 26-man World Cup squad. According to Kicker, Montella relies on three Bundesliga professionals, including Uzun.
An ARD documentary examines the failure of the German national football team at the 1994 World Cup. It focuses on coach Berti Vogts and three 1990 world champions who allegedly betrayed him.
FC Bayern Munich has officially announced the return of former defender Dante. The 42-year-old will take over the club's U23 team with immediate effect.
The German national football team won a test match against Finland. As Sportschau reports, the game provided important insights for the starting lineup at the upcoming World Cup. The lineup could be younger than previously expected.
After two convincing home wins, Alba Berlin can clinch the championship in Bamberg. The game will take place in a completely different atmosphere, as Tagesspiegel reports.
Alba Berlin has won the second playoff semifinal of the Basketball Bundesliga against Bamberg. According to Tagesspiegel, Alba dominated the second home game of the series, especially with a strong defense.
The German national team also won the training duel against Finland on Sunday, after already winning the test match 4-0. According to Kicker, it was the final test before the team's departure to Chicago.
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win against Arsenal, violent clashes erupted in around 15 French cities overnight Saturday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 780 people were arrested and 57 police officers were injured.
Around 1.3 million eligible voters in Hamburg are casting their ballots today in a referendum on whether the city should bid to host the Olympic Games.
FC Liverpool have parted ways with manager Arne Slot, who led the team to the Premier League title last season.
Oliver Glasner has not yet found a new club after winning the Conference League with Crystal Palace. According to Tagesspiegel, the football coach is currently not in any talks.
Jan-Lennard Struff has reached the second round of the 2026 French Open. The 34-year-old from Warstein defeated Alexander Bublik in his first-round match, as reported by Sportschau.
Iran has abandoned its planned World Cup training camp in Arizona and relocated to Mexico, according to Kicker. Meanwhile, Canada has extended the contract of head coach Jesse Marsch.
After a 0-1 loss in the first leg of the relegation playoff against RW Essen, Greuther Fürth is on the brink of dropping to the 3. Liga. Coach Heiko Vogel is calling for an all-in mentality in the return leg on Tuesday, while striker Noel Futkeu is expected to play with more freedom.
Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk reported a Russian missile attack on Kyiv after her first-round victory at the French Open in Paris. According to the Ukrainian news site 24tv, a Russian rocket landed just 100 meters from the 24-year-old's family home.
Germany's national ice hockey team defeated Austria 6-2 at the World Championship in Switzerland on Sunday, but still faces elimination in the preliminary round. According to FAZ, the team needs help from other teams to reach the quarterfinals.
At the start of the second half of the DFB Cup final between Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich, fans of both teams shrouded the Olympic Stadium in thick smoke and protested against the German Football Association with banners and chants, as reported by Tagesspiegel. The match was interrupted for five minutes.