Articles written by David Hein

German BBL club BBC Bayreuth appeared out of nowhere as one of the teams considered as a destination for Kevin Durant should the NBA lockout continue.

Nov 14, 2011 - David Hein

Pius Heinz, the 2011 winner of the World Series of Poker, has received loads of media attention in his native Germany, where he is hailed as the Poker Pope.

Nov 10, 2011 - David Hein

Former heavyweight boxing world champion, Olympic gold medalist and top Muhammad Ali foe Joe Frazier died November 7, 2011 after a bout with liver cancer.

Nov 8, 2011 - David Hein

The Divorce Hotel offers couples a quick, expert, inexpensive and efficient means to end their marriage while staying at a five-star hotel in the meantime.

Nov 7, 2011 - David Hein

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes is trying to figure out how to replace injured Bastian Schweinsteiger in defensive midfield. There are many candidates.

Nov 5, 2011 - David Hein

Two-time FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi called Bayern a "dangerous team" and wants to play his whole life with Barcelona while dreaming of anonymity.

Nov 4, 2011 - David Hein

The longest isolation experiment in space history ended as the hatch of the Mars500 project opened in Moscow after 520 days "in space".

Nov 4, 2011 - David Hein

After winning his third World Series, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa retired as one of the greatest all-time managers and innovators of the game.

Nov 2, 2011 - David Hein

Record champs Bayern play at Bochum and Gladbach host holders Schalke as one of four all-Bundesliga match-ups in the 2011-12 German DFB Cup Round Of 16.

Nov 2, 2011 - David Hein

David Freese went from oft-injured prospect to hometown hero and 2011 World Series MVP in the St. Louis Cardinals win in seven games over the Texas Rangers.

Oct 29, 2011 - David Hein

Marco Simoncelli will be buried on October 27, 2011 in his hometown of Coriano, Italy. Tens of thousands are flocking to the town to be on hand.

Oct 27, 2011 - David Hein

The World Series is nearly over, free agency ever closer. One of the big names is Japan pitcher Yu Darvish with the Texas Rangers are among the favorites.

Oct 27, 2011 - David Hein

The Formula One season is coming to New Jersey in a Monaco-style race starting in 2013 with plans in place to add Sochi, Russia a year later.

Oct 27, 2011 - David Hein

Record champions Bayern Munich blasted into the Round of 16 of the German DFB Cup while holders Schalke won but 2011 finalists MSV Duisburg were defeated.

Oct 26, 2011 - David Hein

Will new Chicago Cubs bosses Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer be superheroes and finally lead the Cubs to a World Series title? And will Ryne Sandberg be manager?

Oct 26, 2011 - David Hein

Utah Jazz superstar Andrei Kirilenko has played nearly perfect basketball in his first two games for his Russian club CSKA Moscow in the Euroleague.

Oct 26, 2011 - David Hein

Five-time reigning world footballer Marta and two Japanese world champions were included in the short list for FIFA Women's World Player of the Year 2011.

Oct 26, 2011 - David Hein

Chelsea and Liverpool are battling for the services of English 14-year-old Oluwaseyi Ojo, who was offered 2 million pounds by Chelsea.

Oct 26, 2011 - David Hein

The motorsport world is saying goodbye to Marco Simoncelli as fans make their way to his funeral. Scandalous video of the crash aftermath has also surfaced.

Oct 26, 2011 - David Hein

Netherlands international striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has scored 18 in his last 15 games with Schalke and is looking to be Europe's top scorer.

Oct 22, 2011 - David Hein

Manchester United and Manchester City have been facing off in English football for 130 years. The city rivals square off for the 161st derby of Red vs Blue.

Oct 22, 2011 - David Hein

While NBA players and teams try to figure out the lockout, the owner of Italian club Virtus Bologna Claudio Sabatini and Kobe Bryant go through talks.

Oct 20, 2011 - David Hein

The once dominating SSC Napoli are back in the Champions League after an impressive comeback from the dead, which hit rock bottom with bankruptcy in 2004.

Oct 18, 2011 - David Hein

A number of Bundesliga records are threatened by German football league leaders Bayern Munich's super start to the season.

Oct 17, 2011 - David Hein

Looking for some toys to bring to the hills for that winter fun? Having trouble finding a winter gift? Check out these sleds.

Oct 16, 2011 - David Hein

Even though the results may not be promising, Jürgen Klinsmann has made strides in changing United States Soccer 10 weeks and five games into his reign.

Oct 14, 2011 - David Hein

Turkey will face Croatia, Estonia play Ireland, Czech Republic take on Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina play Portugal again in the Euro2012 play-offs.

Oct 14, 2011 - David Hein

Germany set a national mark with 10 victories in 10 qualifiers for a major tournament. Other iconic German national team records are close to being broken.

Oct 12, 2011 - David Hein

Reigning European and world champions Spain and Germany both finished their Euro2012 qualification campaign perfect. Four spots still open.

Oct 12, 2011 - David Hein

Spanish football giants Real Madrid are among the favorites to sign Brazilian superstar Neymar. But others are in the hunt for the 19-year-old as well.

Oct 11, 2011 - David Hein

Holders Schalke begin the defense of the German Cup at Teningen in the first round while record champs Bayern Munich face Eintracht Braunschweig.

Jun 25, 2011 - David Hein

Two-time reigning champions and hosts Germany are overwhelming favorites for the 2011 Women's World Cup along with two-time champs United States and Brazil.

Jun 25, 2011 - David Hein

FC Barcelona beat Manchester United FC 3-1 in the final of the 2011 UEFA Champions League to collect the club's fourth title.

May 28, 2011 - David Hein

FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC both won their first European Champions Cup at the old Wembley. Now both hope for title number four at new Wembley.

May 27, 2011 - David Hein

German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have started expulsion proceedings against a club member who is a member of a right-wing political party.

May 27, 2011 - David Hein

Olympique Lyonnais beat holders 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam 2-0 in the 2011 UEFA Women's Champions League final to win their first title.

May 27, 2011 - David Hein

Holders 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam hope to beat Olympique Lyonnais in the UEFA Women's Champions League final on May 26, 2011 in a repeat of last year's finale.

May 26, 2011 - David Hein

Turkish international Mehmet Ekici has left Bayern Munich to sign a four-year contract with Werder Bremen on May 18, 2011 as a playmaker for Bremen.

May 20, 2011 - David Hein

Borussia Dortmund found their replacement for departed star Nuri Sahin with the signing of Ilkay Gündogan and added a left back in Chris Löwe as well.

May 20, 2011 - David Hein

Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund have lost their top playmaker from their title-winning side as Nuri Sahin joined Real Madrid on a six-year contract.

May 19, 2011 - David Hein

Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid face off four times within 18 days in the Primera Division, Copa del Rey final and Champions League semi-finals.

Apr 22, 2011 - David Hein

Manuel Neuer will not stay at Schalke and is likely on his way to Bayern Munich. What impact will that have on other Bundesliga goalkeepers like Tim Wiese?

Apr 21, 2011 - David Hein

German keeper Manuel Neuer said April 20, 2011 that he is leaving Schalke. A move to Bayern Munich is expected, the only question is when and for how much.

Apr 21, 2011 - David Hein

Only two former champions remain in the UEFA Europa League at the quarterfinal stage. Portugal leads all nations with three sides.

Apr 7, 2011 - David Hein

The college basketball NCAA Tournament has turned global. That can be seen by the fact that the 68 teams have 88 players from 32 countries outside the U.S.

Mar 14, 2011 - David Hein

The college basketball NCAA Tournament has turned global. That can be seen by the fact that the 68 teams have 88 players from 32 countries outside the U.S.

Mar 14, 2011 - David Hein

The college basketball NCAA Tournament has turned global. That can be seen by the fact that the 68 teams have 88 players from 32 countries outside the U.S.

Mar 14, 2011 - David Hein

The college basketball NCAA Tournament has turned global. That can be seen by the fact that the 68 teams have 88 players from 32 countries outside the U.S.

Mar 14, 2011 - David Hein

Reigning German Cup champions Bayern Munich again face Schalke in the semi-finals with the winner to take second division Duisburg or Cottbus in the final.

Jan 31, 2011 - David Hein

France beat Denmark 37-35 in overtime of the 2011 handball World Championship final in Sweden to defend their title and collect a fourth world crown.

Jan 31, 2011 - David Hein