ShortcutsGermanyThe secret society claims that Bavaria's King Ludwig II didn't drown but was murdered 128 years ago this week, forcing the independent state to become a part of the German empireLike most secret societies that wear pointy hoods, the Guglmänner are a bunch of middle-aged men who are bitter about something. In their case, it is the reputation of Bavaria's most famous king, Ludwig II – builder of fairytale castles, patron of Richard Wagner, and the last king of independent Bavaria before it was forced to join the new German Empire in 1871. Read More...
SportblogBundesligaUrs Fischer’s team were brutal and unforgiving against Schalke, not the cuddly club of football fables
Those records keep tumbling. Their longest top-flight unbeaten run (now 11) was extended. This is the first time they have gone unbeaten in five Bundesliga away games. Add to that, of course, the big one – this was their biggest ever Bundesliga win, at the home of one of German football’s iconic clubs in front of a sold-out, 62,000-plus crowd. Read More...
Australian Open 2024Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu lands favourable first-round clash with Shelby RogersTwo-time champion Naomi Osaka faces Caroline GarciaNovak Djokovic could meet Andy Murray in third roundEmma Raducanu has been handed a favourable draw in her return to grand slam tennis as she faces Shelby Rogers of the US in the first round of the Australian Open next week.
The 21-year-old is one of numerous former top players returning from lengthy layoffs in the women’s draw, with the two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka facing a blockbuster first round battle with Caroline Garcia, the 16th seed and former No 4. Read More...
