The city of Hamburg is abuzz with anticipation as two of its fiercest footballing rivals gear up for their latest battle on the pitch. As the 111th edition of the Hamburg derby between HSV and FC St. Pauli looms on the horizon, both camps have been hard at work, fine-tuning their tactics and honing their skills in a bid to emerge victorious in this age-old clash.
At the Volksparkstadion, the home of HSV, the Rothosen (the Red Shorts) have been leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.
In a provocative move that has stirred controversy, Irish MEP Mick Wallace took aim at the illustrious Juventus football club during a session of the European Parliament. With the highly anticipated Derby della Mole against local rivals Torino looming, Wallace’s inflammatory remarks have added fuel to the already intense rivalry between the two Turin-based clubs.
The 68-year-old politician, known for his passionate support of Torino, has a history of wearing the club’s jersey in the Irish and European Parliaments.
In the drama-filled frenzy of March Madness, two Kansas natives took center stage, captivating the nation with their electrifying performances for the Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team. Emily Ryan from Claflin and Addy Brown from Derby nearly pulled off an epic upset against the mighty Stanford Cardinal in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Facing a daunting challenge against the winningest coach in college basketball history, Tara VanDerveer, on Stanford’s home floor, the stakes were high.
