Olympics
Franz Heinzer of Switzerland scored a half-second victory over World Cup overall leader Marc Girardelli of Luxembourg in a men’s downhill ski race at Are, Sweden.
Feb. 23, 1986
Travel & Experiences
Germany: Munich celebrates centenary of ‘The Blue Rider’
March 15, 2011
Soccer
As the number of World Cup voters publicly accused of wrongdoing reached 17, German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and FIFA Vice President Angel Maria Villar are waiting to discover if they will be found guilty of obstructing the investigation into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contests.
Oct. 21, 2015
Entertainment & Arts
An exhibition of Expressionist and abstract paintings banned 50 years ago by the Nazis opened Sunday in the East German city of Halle, the official news agency ADN reported.
July 20, 1987
World Cup overall leader Alberto Tomba, who does not like to take risks in fast races, will skip Sunday’s super-giant slalom scheduled in Garmisch, Germany, Italian team officials reported today.
Jan. 2, 1991
World & Nation
Germany’s Limburg diocese says the Vatican won’t open church law proceedings or examine possible compensation claims against its former bishop, removed by Pope Francis amid a scandal over his 31 million-euro ($35-million) new residence.
Sept. 9, 2015
A photo exhibit on Varian Fry, an American who saved 2,000 Jews from the Nazis, will open Monday at Valley Beth Shalom.
May 12, 2000
High School Sports
It would be understandable if the women on the San Diego State gymnastics team felt like doing cartwheels late Thursday afternoon.
April 19, 1985
Music
So many categories, so little time.
Feb. 13, 2005
Italy’s Alberto Tomba flashed down an icy course and won a giant slalom race today in Kranjska Gora, Yugoslavia, to gain an overall lead in the World Cup standings.
Dec. 21, 1990