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Still in induced coma

Car crash victim Vukcevic's condition improves

Boris Vukcevic of Hoffenheim runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1899 Hoffenheim and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Rhein-Neckar Arena on October 17, 2010 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo: Getty Images)

The Bundesliga club Hoffenheim have announced that Boris Vukcevic is no longer in acute danger of death from severe head injuries suffered in a car crash September 28. The incident may have been linked to his diabetes.

Champions League

Dortmund and Schalke letdown

Borussia Dortmund's goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller (L) reacts after failing to save a penalty kick from Manchester City's Mario Balotelli (Photo: Reuters)

There was disappointment for Germany's Champions League sides, with both Borussia Dortmund and Schalke succumbing to late goals to draw their matches.

Belarus' BATE Borisov beat Bayern in deserved upset
Borussia Dortmund's Shinji Kagawa celebrates a goal against Cologne during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Cologne March 25, 2012. (Photo: Reuters)

Japanese trio hit freshly-blazed Kagawa trail

Japan international Shinji Kagawa was perhaps the Bundesliga's main summer loss - to Manchester United's gain. But the German soccer sun is not setting on the East, three Kagawa-clones have leapt into the mix.
FC Bayern Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger leaves the pitch for new midfielder Javi Martinez during their German Bundesliga first division soccer match against VfB Stuttgart in Munich September 2, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Dalder (GERMANY - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) DFL RULES TO LIMIT THE ONLINE USAGE DURING MATCH TIME TO 15 PICTURES PER GAME. IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO IS NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. FOR FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT DFL DIRECTLY AT + 49 69 650050

Big names are facing big battles at Bayern Munich

As the Bundesliga resumes after the international break, one intriguing question is who will be taking the pitch for Bayern. A summer spending spree has ramped up competition within the squad – some egos will be bruised.

Tougher than football: one player's alcoholism

Ulrich 'Uli' Borowka Borussia Mönchengladbach season1984/85.

In a new book, former Bundesliga professional Uli Borowka outs himself as an alcoholic – and he says he was not the only one in German professional football. He told Deutsche Welle about his battle with addiction.

50 years of Bundesliga

Learn how Germany's soccer league (re)started

Rabobank ends sponsorship of professional cycling

Training

Professional cycling has taken yet another hit, with the major sponsor Rabobank pulling out after the latest doping allegations. The 17 riders sponsored by the Dutch institution now need to find new homes.

Lance Armstrong: The end of a fairy tale

No more bikes for this bank
  • Kiessling shocks Stuttgart

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Kiessling shocks Stuttgart

    Stefan Kiessling's (R) two goals denied VfB Stuttgart a win against Bayer Leverkusen Sunday. Vedad Ibisevic earlier bagged brace of his own to put the hosts 2-1 up.

  • Dortmund only draw

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Dortmund only draw

    A fascinating 1-1 draw couldn't separate Hannover 96 and Borussia Dortmund Sunday. Robert Lewandowski (R) opened the scoring in the 26th minute and Mame Biram Diouf got the deserved equalizer just before the final whistle. One of the best games of the season!

  • Gladbach stop downward spiral

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Gladbach stop downward spiral

    Ironically against previously undefeated Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Mönchengladbach returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win Sunday. Frankfurt, who struggled to finish their chances, remain second in the Bundesliga table.

  • Helpless Wolfsburg

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Helpless Wolfsburg

    Wolfsburg's crash continues. Schalke defeated the Wolves 3-0 Saturday. Felix Magath's side is on the decline.

  • Bayern have a good laugh

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Bayern have a good laugh

    The success continues against TSG Hoffenheim. Franck Ribery (R) brought Bayern Munich into the victory lane with two goals. Munich are now firm leaders of the Bundesliga table with seven wins from seven games.

  • Frustration in Fürth

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Frustration in Fürth

    Newly promoted Greuther Fürth stay winless at home. The goal from Heung-Min Son was enough for Hamburg in their 1-0 victory. Fürth remain at the bottom of the table, Hamburg move into 8th.

  • Noveski cracks the Düsseldorf defense

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Noveski cracks the Düsseldorf defense

    Nikolce Noveski (2nd from left) headed his Mainz team to victory against Düsseldorf. Shortly before the end of the game he rewarded the more active side with a goal, giving Mainz a 1-0 win. The defeat is Düsseldorf's first of the season.

  • Freiburg wrestle down Nuremberg

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Freiburg wrestle down Nuremberg

    No treat for football fans: The match between Freiburg and Nuremberg was marked with struggle. The fans were on edge for most of the game, but injury-time goals from Daniel Caligiuri and Marco Terrazzino made it 3-0.

  • Augsburg celebrate first victory of the season

    Bundesliga Matchday Seven

    Augsburg celebrate first victory of the season

    Augsburg discovered passion and playfulness to start Matchday 7 with a 3-1 victory over Werder Bremen. Bremen's Sporting Director Allofs spoke afterwards of a "state of shock."


    Author: Jens Krepela/dr | Editor : Timothy Jones

Augsburg's favorite son

German football legend Helmut Haller dies

Haller (on the ball) in action during a 1969 World Cup qualifier against Scotland, relatively late in his international career. (Photo: dpa)

German international Helmut Haller has passed away aged 73 surrounded by his family in his birthplace of Augsburg in Bavaria. Haller had suffered from poor health for years. He spent much of his club career in Italy.
Berlin/ Eine verkleidete Mitarbeiterin posiert am Mittwoch (07.03.12) auf der InternationalenTourismusboerse ITB in Berlin an einem Stand von Brasilien, dem Austragungsort der Fussball WM 2014 vor einer Nachbildung eines Fussballs. Die ITB in Berlin als weltgroesste Reisemesse mit 10.644 Ausstellern aus 187 Laendern ist seit Mittwoch fuer Besucher zugaenglich. Die ITB ist an den ersten drei Messetagen nur fuer Fachpublikum geoeffnet, am Wochenende (10./11.03.12) auch fuer Privatbesucher. (zu dapd-Text) Foto: Steffi Loos/dapd

World Cup 2014 qualifiers - all results

The road to Brazil is long and covers all four corners of the globe, but you can keep abreast of all the results here - including Germany's Group C, of course. Ireland, then Sweden are next in store for Jogi Löw's men.

Formula One

Red Bull Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates winning the South Korean F1 Grand Prix REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (

Vettel wins Korean Grand Prix

German Formula One racing driver Sebastian Vettel won the South Korean Grand Prix on Sunday. The victory lifts him to the top of the standings.
Germany's Michael Ballack, left, celebrates with teammate Bastian Schweinsteiger after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2004 Group D soccer match between Germany and the Czech Republic at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday June 23, 2004.

Former Germany captain Ballack calls it quits

Michael Ballack has called a halt to his professional football career. The former Germany captain was without a club this season, and said the downtime showed him "the time was right to stop."

Europeans win Ryder Cup

Europe's Martin Kaymer celebrates after winning the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

European golfers emerged victorious in one of the most prestigeous international tournaments. They beat the United States to win the Ryder Cup.