Germany, Canada win Davis Cup openers

Germany shrugged off the absence of world number two Alexander Zverev to sweep past Slovakia in their Davis Cup group stage finals opener on Tuesday as Canada beat Argentina. Despite the absence of their top four players, including Zverev, the Germans dominated their Group C tie 3-0 in Zhuhai, China. The

Germany fight back for draw with Netherlands after early goal

on points, Germany conceded their earliest goal in 50 years but fought back to lead at half-time before drawing 2-2 away at the Netherlands in the Nations League on Tuesday. Germany were stung early, Tijjani Reijnders giving the hosts the lead after 99 seconds. The shellshocked visitors gave up several chances in

US, UK, France, Germany impose new sanctions on Iran

The measures include restrictions on national carrier Iran Air's ability to fly to the UK and Europe, and travel bans and asset freezes on a number of Iranians accused of facilitating military support for Russia. Visiting London, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russians had been trained by Iranian forces

England impress on Carsley bow, Germany, Dutch hit five

England interim boss Lee Carsley got off to an impressive start in a 2-0 win at the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, while Germany and the Netherlands scored five to begin their Nations League campaigns in style. The clash in Dublin showcased what might have been for the hosts as Declan

Leaders of France, Germany, and Britain support a Gaza cease-fire

Germany, France and Britain called early Monday for a Gaza cease-fire while Israel braced for a large-scale attack. “The fighting must end now, and all hostages still detained by Hamas must be released. The people of Gaza need urgent and unfettered delivery and distribution of aid,” the statement from the European

Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024

Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title. Florian Wirtz struck the opening goal 10 minutes in and Jamal Musiala soon doubled Germany's lead with

Germany find right mix with Euros on horizon

With two wins out of two against top-class opposition, Euro 2024 hosts Germany look to have found the right balance under coach Julian Nagelsmann with the tournament on the horizon. Having failed to make it past the last 16 of a major tournament since 2016, successive wins in the space of