Artificial waves like the Wavegarden or the Citywave bring the surf feeling into the cities. We show the best artificial surf spots in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in pictures.

The North Face is rebuilding: Dutchman Jan Van Leeuwen takes over responsibility for the outdoor brand's recently fast-growing European segment.

With its It's Great Out There Coalition, the European Outdoor Group wants to motivate more people to engage in outdoor activities. With HorizonSports.tv there is now another partner for the campaign.

For seven years, Marcel Hirscher has been dominating the alpine skiing sport. But how valuable is the Austrian athlete for his sponsors? A power struggle for sponsors has raged in Norway for years, Felix Neureuther loses a sponsor, but starts with new projects.

The European Outdoor Group rebuilds its Corporate Social Responsibility team: Dr. Katy Stevens is promoted. With Dr. Jane Turnbull, a new member with many years of outdoor experience is joining the team.

Puma's NBA comeback is paying off: Even before the start of the season, the Herzogenaurach based sporting goods manufacturer's basketball return has boosted its business figures for the third quarter of 2018. This also has an impact on the forecast for the year as a whole.

The 2018/2019 winter sports season offers innovations that make having fun in the snow even wilder, more sustainable and safer. We show the most important trends in pictures.