More Asian footballers in Bundesliga than in English Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1

Germany is the home for Asian talent in Europe, according to data recently released by professional association football league Bundesliga. This reinforced the country’s strong footballing connections to the continent. Data collected by Opta Sports shows that the Bundesliga has welcomed 64 players who have played 3,926 matches and scored 427 goals from July 1998. … Continue reading More Asian footballers in Bundesliga than in English Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1

Jennifer Laude biography: 13 things about Filipino transwoman Joseph Scott Pemberton killed in Olongapo City

Jennifer Laude was a Filipino transwoman. Her life was ended by former United States Marine private first class Joseph Scott Pemberton of New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. One of Laude's friends was Roann Dollete Labrador. In an interview with Rappler in October 2014, Labrador described Laude as a "selfless" person who was "full of joy" and "did not get … Continue reading Jennifer Laude biography: 13 things about Filipino transwoman Joseph Scott Pemberton killed in Olongapo City

Germany’s Nasrat Haqparast to fight England’s Nad Narimani at ‘UFC Fight Night 127’ in London

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is all set for “UFC Fight Night 127” at the O2 Arena in London, England on March 17, 2018. One of the bouts on the preliminary card is a match between Afghan-born German mixed martial artist Nasrat Haqparast, 22, and English MMA fighter Nad Narimani, 30, in the lightweight division. Originally … Continue reading Germany’s Nasrat Haqparast to fight England’s Nad Narimani at ‘UFC Fight Night 127’ in London

Will Germany’s Nasrat Haqparast fight England’s Mike Grundy at ‘UFC Fight Night 127’ in London?

Taking place at the O2 Arena in London, England on March 17, 2018, “UFC Fight Night 127 is the ninth 2018 event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. On the preliminary card, there will be two lightweight bouts, one of which is between Nasrat Haqparast, 22, of Germany and an opponent still to be officially announced. Originally, Haqparast was … Continue reading Will Germany’s Nasrat Haqparast fight England’s Mike Grundy at ‘UFC Fight Night 127’ in London?

2016 US Open results: Germany’s Angelique Kerber wins women’s singles in New York

tournament: United States Open Tennis Championships event: women's singles edition: 136th venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City, New York, United States dates: August 29, 2016 - September 11, 2016 PLACEMENTTENNIS PLAYERCOUNTRYChampionAngelique KerberGermanyRunner-upKarolina PliskovaCzech RepublicSemifinalistsCaroline WozniackiRomaniaSerena WilliamsUSAQuarterfinalistsAna KonjuhCroatiaAnastasija SevastovaLatviaRoberta VinciItalySimona HalepRomania https://www.facebook.com/usopentennis/photos/a.10150612011397187/10153725451757187 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Mrb9cWRvM

Lisbeth Gersuny biography: 13 things about Holocaust survivor born in Frankfurt, Germany

Lisbeth Stiassny Gersuny was a German-Austrian-American Holocaust survivor born in Frankfurt in 1901. She married Dr. Otto Gersuny, with whom she had two sons, and emigrated to New York City in 1938. Lisbeth passed away in 1986 at age 85, having outlived many family members.

Complete list of Miss Intercontinental 2015 candidates

Miss Intercontinental 2014 Phataraporn Wang, 20, of Bangkok, Thailand will crown her successor at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany on December 18, 2015. It will be the 44th edition of the international beauty pageant. There are 62 women competing for the Miss Intercontinental 2015 title. Here is the list of candidates: COUNTRY / TERRITORYCANDIDATEAGE ArgentinaAgustina … Continue reading Complete list of Miss Intercontinental 2015 candidates

2014 US Open results: Germany’s Martin Kaymer wins in Pinehurst, North Carolina

sport: golf event: U.S. Open edition: 114th dates: June 12-15, 2014 venue: No. 2 Course of the Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States TOP 10 RANKGOLFER, AGE, COUNTRY SCORE1Martin Kaymer, 29, Germany65-65-72-69=271T2Erik Compton, 34, USA72-68-67-72=279T2Rickie Fowler, 25, USA 70-70-67-72=279T4Keegan Bradley, 28, USA69-69-76-67=281T4Jason Day, 26, USA73-68-72-68=281 T4Dustin Johnson, 29, USA69-69-70-73=281 T4Brooks Koepka, 24, USA70-68-72-71=281T4Henrik Stenson, 38, Sweden69-69-70-73=281T9Adam … Continue reading 2014 US Open results: Germany’s Martin Kaymer wins in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Adolf Dassler biography: 13 things about Herzogenaurach, Germany native who founded Adidas

Adolf "Adi" Dassler was a German cobbler, inventor and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Nazi party. Dassler and his wife Käthe Martz Dassler have five children together. Born in Herzogenaurach, Erlangen-Höchstadt, Bavaria, Germany to Christoph Dassler and Pauline Dassler, Adi was 2 years younger than his brother Rudolf "Rudi" Dassler. On July 1, 1924, … Continue reading Adolf Dassler biography: 13 things about Herzogenaurach, Germany native who founded Adidas

Azerbaijan wins Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany

song competition: Eurovisionorganizer: European Broadcasting Unionedition: 56thdate: May 14, 2011venue: Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, Germanybroadcaster: Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR)entries: 43director: Ladislaus Kiralyhosts: Anke Engelke, Judith Rakers, Stefan Raab WINNERS "Running Scared" by Ell and Nikki of Azerbaijan "Madness of Love" by Raphael Gualazzi of Italy "Popular" by Eric Saade o Sweden "Angel" by Mika Newton of Ukraine … Continue reading Azerbaijan wins Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany