Deutsche Welle: DW-WORLD.DE - Sports http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,,8171,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf hourly 4 2002-05-01T00:00:00Z 2010-07-30T22:46:43Z http://partner.dw-world.de/syndication/media/rdf_dw_logo.gif http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,,8171,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5850064,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Running her personal best, Verena Sailer took home one of Germany's first gold medals at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona on Thursday. In the women's javelin, Germany won both gold and silver. 2010-07-30T07:39:00Z Sports en 5850064 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5847642,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf After steadily improving in the last few seasons, Borussia Dortmund and its fans are desperate to make the next step. But the club will have to sell before it can buy any more new players. 2010-07-30T07:30:00Z Sports en 5847642 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5820815,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery and his national teammate Karim Benzema have been charged over claims they had sex with an under-age prostitute. A conviction would hinge on proving they knew the girl's age. 2010-07-20T16:05:00Z Europe en 5820815 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5816111,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Backed by the financial might of Volkswagen, Wolfsburg have been one of the busiest teams on the transfer market, and more is likely to come. But will the Bundesliga's first-ever English coach be up to the task? 2010-07-19T14:28:00Z Sports en 5816111 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5825708,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf After enduring a dismal season last time out, Hamburg appears to be planning for the future with intent. Coach Armin Veh has stolen a march on many of his rivals by hitting the summer sales early. 2010-07-22T12:05:00Z Sports en 5825708 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5838734,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf One has to wonder how Werder Bremen will remain competitive this season if all the transfer rumors circulating about their players come true. A number of top stars could leave while few new signings are on the horizon. 2010-07-29T11:17:00Z Sports en 5838734 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5838104,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf The signing of Real Madrid's legendary striker Raul on Wednesday shows Schalke means business. The Bundesliga club is building a team of youth and experience to challenge for domestic and European honors. 2010-07-28T09:50:00Z Sports en 5838104 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5785938,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf The World Cup may be over, but our readers are still contemplating the world-class football that they've witnessed over the past month. 2010-07-12T14:53:00Z Reader Response en 5785938 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5784233,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf By adding the 2010 World Cup to their 2008 Euro title, the furia roja cemented their place in soccer history. But to win the ever-elusive big one, the Spaniards had to change their style. 2010-07-12T10:31:00Z Sports en 5784233 http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,5788989,00.html?maca=en-rss-en-sports-1027-rdf Paul the octopus was an uncanny judge of Germany's World Cup fortunes. Now, he can relax and retire in his aquarium in Oberhausen, in northern Germany. A village in Spain, however, would like to give him a new home. 2010-07-13T15:52:00Z Germany en 5788989