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Dallas leader Dirk Nowitzki, who became a free agent at the end of the season, signed a new contract with this NBA club. The details of the agreement are not disclosed, but, according to preliminary information, the deal was valued at $80 million. It was also reported that the term of the new contract is for four years. Note that the 32-year-old German basketball player spent his entire career in Dallas.
Lew will remain coach of the German national team
The head coach of the German national team, Joachim Loew, has extended his agreement with the German Football Federation for two years. Bundesteam manager Oliver Bierhoff extended the contract for the same period.
DFB President Theo Zwanziger emphasized at a recent meeting of the organization's executive committee that it is necessary to decide as soon as possible on the coaching staff that will prepare the national team to reach the final part of the 2012 European Championship. Let us remember that Joachim Löw became the head coach of the German national team in 2006. At Euro 2008, his players won silver medals, and bronze medals at the 2010 world championship in South Africa. The German national team will play its first match after the 2010 World Cup on August 11 in Copenhagen against the Danish team.
“Our team has excellent prospects, so there is a great opportunity to achieve success at Euro 2012.” I would like to thank the youth league clubs, as well as the youth teams. We are convinced that our national team's football, which has become more attractive, can become even better. To achieve success, we need to do a lot of work. Of course, we will work closely with sporting director Matthias Sammer,” the official website of the German Football Federation quotes Löw.
The fight between Klitschko and Povetkin is again in doubt
The fight between the WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko and Russian Alexander Povetkin, which is scheduled to take place on September 11 in Germany, was on the verge of failure.
A press conference dedicated to the fight was held in Frankfurt, where the future rivals were supposed to meet face to face for the first time. Alexander Povetkin ignored the event, citing health problems. Klitschko, to put it mildly, surprised by his opponent’s non-appearance, told reporters that it seemed that Povetkin simply did not want to fight. “Well, that means he missed his chance. We are starting to search for a new opponent, because I can’t wait until all the “sick” ones are cured, and all the “unprepared” ones are prepared,” Vladimir added.
In turn, Vladimir Khryunov, the manager of the Russian boxer, explained that the reason for his ward’s absence was inflammation of the nasopharynx. According to him, Sasha developed an inflammation of the nasal sinuses, and there are all medical documents confirming this fact, which will be presented to the IBF.
At the press conference, Khryunov voiced interesting details and some disagreements that arose in the process of signing the contract for the fight. “Fortunately, we have achieved one significant concession - Vladimir Klitschko agrees to undergo doping control according to WADA rules. But there are other problems, for example with the gloves that Vladimir is made to order. There are already legends about them in boxing circles, and we insist on standard, factory gloves that have a safety certificate, which are certified by the local federation and athletic commissions, including in the USA,” said Khryunov.
If Povetkin’s refusal is officially confirmed, Klitschko’s opponent on September 11 may be the former world heavyweight champion, Nigerian Samuel Peter.