Frings left out of Germany squad to face England Nov 13, 2008
Goalkeepers: Rene Adler (Bayer Leverkusen), Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen) ... Midfielders: Thomas Hitzlsperger (Stuttgart), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Marko Marin (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Simon Rolfes (Bayer Leverkusen), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich), Piotr Trochowski (Hamburg), Tobias Weis (Hoffenheim) ... Forwards: Mario Gomez (Stuttgart), Patrick Helmes (Bayer Leverkusen), Miroslav Klose (Bayern Munich), Lukas Podolski (Bayern Munich). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
On trial with Bayern? Nov 12, 2008
Landon Donovan joins Bayern Munich practice - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Tuesday November 11, 2008 10:55AM; Updated: Tuesday November 11, 2008 10:55AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Briefs | Soccer: Donovan wins award as best U.S. player for 5th time Nov 12, 2008
A bust with Bayer Leverkusen during two prior stints in Germany, Donovan began training with Bayern Munich on Tuesday the same day he was voted U.S. player of the year for a record fifth time. "This has been an interesting week for me," the 26-year-old Donovan said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
* BUNDES LIGA:Bayer Leverkusen let three goal lead slip at Karlsruhe Nov 10, 2008
BUNDES LIGA:Bayer Leverkusen let three goal lead slip at Karlsruhe ... Bayer Leverkusen squandered their chance to take over at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, as their 3-0 lead slipped to a 3-3 draw at Karlsruhe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Bayern wins, closes in on Hoffenheim Nov 10, 2008
Hoffenheim had its own five-game winning streak stopped by a goal from Andriy Voronin in Berlin to lose the league lead to Bayer Leverkusen on goal difference ... Leverkusen wasted a 3-0 lead in Karlsruhe on Saturday to draw 3-3 but still led at the end of the 12th round by one goal over Hoffenheim. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Leverkusen let Karlsruhe come from three goals down to claim a draw Nov 9, 2008
BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen squandered the chance to take over at the top of the Bundesliga yesterday as their 3-0 lead slipped to a 3-3 draw at Karlsruhe. With both league leaders Hoffenheim and defending champions Bayern Munich playing today, Bayer missed out on their fifth straight league win while Karlsruhe finally broke a five-game losing streak to share the points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Football results Nov 9, 2008
Leading standings: Hoffenheim 25, Bayer Leverkusen 24, Bayern Munich 21, Schalke 20, Hamburger SV 20. Hungarian Div 1: Ujpest 1 Gyor ETO 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Germany: Up 3-0, Leverkusen settles for draw Nov 9, 2008
Leverkusen squanders three-goal lead at Karlsruhe - Soccer - SI.com ... Leverkusen squanders three-goal lead at Karlsruhe ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bayer Leverkusen wasted an early three-goal lead and held on for a 3-3 draw at Karlsruher SC on Saturday, missing a chance to return to the top of the Bundesliga. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Bayer Leverkusen misses chance to take Bundesliga lead Nov 9, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen wasted an early three-goal lead and held on for a 3-3 draw at Karlsruhe, missing a chance to return to the top of the Bundesliga. Leverkusen had its four-game winning streak snapped ... Leverkusen pulled even on points with leader Hoffenheim with 25 points from 12 rounds. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lanxess breaks down language barriers to feed communication Nov 7, 2008
Chemical manufacturer Corp., based in Findlay, is one such company in Pittsburgh, with parent company Lanxess AG headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. Though many Lanxess employees are familiar with hearing and seeing German from their days at German-owned , which spun off the business in 2005, the company has encouraged employees to learn German beyond Guten Tag, including through on-site classes, private tutoring or individual CD lessons. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
* BUNDES LIGA: Frankfurt defeat Gladbach; Bochum and Dortmund draw Nov 3, 2008
Hoffenheim routed Karlsruhe 4-1 on Saturday for their fifth straight win to remain a point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Friday ... Hoffenheim have 25 points, Leverkusen 24 and Bayern 21. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Anelka's hat trick gives Chelsea lead Nov 2, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Friday to take the league lead ... Hoffenheim has 25 points, and tops the league with 31 goals, while Leverkusen has 24 and Bayern 21 after its fourth straight win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Soccer Shorts Nov 2, 2008
Leverkusen win to go top. Bayer Leverkusen went back to the top of the Bundesliga for at least one night after a 2-0 home win over VfL Wolfsburg on Friday ... Wolfsburg had no answer to Leverkusens fast, skillful passing game and the only surprise was it took until 12 minutes into the second half for the home side to go ahead. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Hoffenheim reclaims Bundesliga lead Nov 2, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Friday to claim the provisional lead but Hoffenheim, which played in the third division two years ago, rolled over Karlsruhe with its high-paced game to retain a one-point lead. Hoffenheim has 25 points -- and tops the league with 31 goals -- Leverkusen has 24 and Bayern now has 21 after its fourth straight win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Leverkusen regains lead in Bundesliga Nov 1, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen regain provisional lead in the Bundesliga ... Leverkusen has 24 points but Hoffenheim, at 22, can take lead after weekend ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 behind second-half goals from Tranquillo Barnetta and Stefan Kiessling for its fourth straight win and regained the provisional lead in the Bundesliga on Friday. (CNN -- International)
Germany: Leverkusen retakes Bundelisga lead Nov 1, 2008
Leverkusen regains lead in Bundesliga - - SI.com ... Leverkusen regains lead in Bundesliga ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -Bayer Leverkusen beat Wolfsburg 2-0 behind second-half goals from Tranquillo Barnetta and Stefan Kiessling for its fourth straight win and regained the provisional lead in the Bundesliga on Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Hoffenheim Still Leads Bundesliga Oct 31, 2008
The 22 points is one better than Bayer Leverkusen and two ahead of Hambug. Why Should We Be Favorite. (Suite101.com)
Football results worldwide Oct 30, 2008
German Div 1: Arminia Bielefeld 1 Energie Cottbus 1, Karlsruhe 0 Schalke 3, Wolfsburg 3 Moenchengladbach 0, Werder Bremen 0 Bayer Leverkusen 2. Leading standings: Leverkusen 21, Hoffenheim 19, Schalke 17, Hamburg 17, Wolfsburg 16. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Out of jail, Barton scores for Newcastle Oct 29, 2008
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Bayern Leverkusen regained a provisional lead in the Bundesliga by winning 2-0 at Werder Bremen in the 10th round. By beating last season's runner-up on goals by Arturo Vidal and Manuel Friedrich, Leverkusen moved past Hoffenheim into first place with 21 points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Germany: Leverkusen tops Bremen to take 1st Oct 29, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen beats Werder Bremen in Bundesliga - Soccer - SI.com ... Bayer Leverkusen beats Werder Bremen in Bundesliga ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bayern Leverkusen regained a provisional lead in the Bundesliga by winning 2-0 at Werder Bremen in the 10th round on Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
What a kick forHull, Hoffenheim Oct 28, 2008
The usual contenders - Bayer Leverkusen, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, Hertha Berlin, Schalke and Borussia Dortmund - fill the next seven spots. Hull and Hoffenheim are flying the flag for the dreamers. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* BUNDES LIGA: Hoffenheim stick three past Hamburg to return to summit Oct 28, 2008
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Deutsche Telekom, E.ON, SAP, Volkswagen May Move: German Equity Preview Oct 27, 2008
4 million) in strengthening its German production site in Leverkusen. The shares slumped 1. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Germany: Hoffenheim grabs lead Oct 27, 2008
It has 19 points after nine rounds, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen. Hoffenheim went ahead 2-0 with goals by Obasi in the seventh and Vedad Ibisevic in the 13th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Phil Blake: From geeky scientist to business innovator Oct 27, 2008
1992: Promoted from British unit to head office in Leverkusen, Germany. 2000: Came to Canada as. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* BUNDES LIGA: Leverkusen beat Cologne to top Bundesliga table Oct 26, 2008
BUNDES LIGA: Leverkusen beat Cologne to top Bundesliga table ... Bayer Leverkusens Simon Rolfes, right, heads the ball while being challenged by Colognes Roda Antar during their Bundesliga match in Leverkusen, Germany, on Friday ... Bayer Leverkusen spoiled the return of Christoph Daum to his old club, beating Cologne 2-0 in the Rhine River derby to grab the lead in the Bundesliga on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Leverkusen beats Cologne 2-0 in derby Oct 25, 2008
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Bayer Leverkusen spoiled the return of Christoph Daum to his old club in beating Cologne 2-0 in the Rhine River derby to grab the lead in the Bundesliga on Friday. Leverkusen won with two goals in the second half from Manuel Friedrich's score in the 67th minute and Theofanis Gekas' penalty with six minutes left ... The victory gave Bruno Labbadia's Leverkusen 18 points from nine rounds, one point ahead of Hamburg and two up on Hoffenheim, which plays Hamburg on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
WORLD SOCCER MAGAZINEChelsea of Germany? The story behind the unprecedented rise of shock contender Hoffenheim Oct 24, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Vller believes the club is a candidate for a top-six finish, while Bayern Munich coach Jrgen Klinsmann also sees it on an irresistible ascent ... To put that outlay in perspective, only four Bundesliga teams (Leverkusen, Hamburg, Schalke and Wolfsburg) spent more over the summer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* BUNDES LIGA: Hamburg return to summit after draw against Schalke 04 Oct 21, 2008
3 Bayer Leverkusen 8 9 15. 4 Hertha Berlin 8 1 14. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* BUNDES LIGA: Kloses late strike hands Bayern much-needed win Oct 20, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen keeper Rene Adler makes a save during their German Bundesliga match with Eintracht Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, on Saturday ... Also on Saturday, Bayer Leverkusen moved up one place to third in the league thanks to their 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Point against Schalke put Hamburg back on top Oct 20, 2008
And Bayer Leverkusen moved up one place to third in the league thanks to their 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt, the leagues bottom side. - AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamburg back on top Oct 20, 2008
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Germany: Hoffenheim takes Bundersliga lead Oct 19, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen jumped to third with 15 points after a comfortable 2-0 victory at last-place Eintracht Frankfurt. Zvjezdan Misimovic scored two goals as Wolfsburg beat Arminia Bielefeld 4-1, while Gojko Kacar found the net in the 87th for Hertha Berlin to beat Stuttgart 2-1 at home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* BUNDES LIGA: Klinsmann looking for Karlsruhe victory to ease the pressure Oct 18, 2008
Having been beaten 1-0 by Hertha last time out, fourth-placed Bayer Leverkusen are at second-from-bottom Eintracht Frankfurt, with keeper Rene Adler back from making his Germany debut. Energie Cottbus are at Cologne today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer Faces 1,200 U.S. Suits Over Rice-Crop Damage After Class Action Win Oct 15, 2008
The farmers blame Bayer, based in Leverkusen, Germany, and its unit for damages caused by temporary bans on two kinds of high-yield seeds, export restrictions and a plunge in prices that followed discovery of the contamination. Not Approved. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Ballack and Podolski fire Germany to victory Oct 13, 2008
A broken hand suffered by first-choice goalkeeper Robert Enke on Wednesday gave Bayer Leverkusen s 23-year-old Rene Adler his debut in goal for Germany. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Arshavin: Getting a point off Germany will be a good result Oct 11, 2008
With Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke injured, the Russians will be up against debutant Rene Adler from Bayer Leverkusen. And the 61-year-old Dutchman agrees with his midfielder a point would be a good result for Russia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
German keeper Enke suffers broken hand Oct 10, 2008
Werder Bremen's Tim Wiese or Leverkusen's Rene Adler will now make debut ... It means either Werder Bremen's Tim Wiese or Bayer Leverkusen's Rene Adler will make their international debut on Saturday ... Adler, 23, looks most likely to replace Enke after Germany manager Oliver Bierhoff hinted at the Leverkusen player's inclusion. (CNN -- International)
France, Portugal already lagging in World Cup Oct 10, 2008
Andrei Arshavin and Pavel Pogrebnyak were on the Zenit St. Petersburg lineup that won 4-1 at Bayer Leverkusen. But coach Joachim Loew has chosen the 23-year-old over Werder Bremen's Tim Wiese. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Saturday games preview: Injuries rock Italy, Germany ahead of qualifiers Oct 10, 2008
With Enke out, coach Joachim Loew will start either Rene Adler of Bayer Leverkusen or Werder Bremen's Tim Wiese as he hoped to make up for a 3-3 draw with Finland in his team's last qualifying game. "You must have respect for Russia," Frings said Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* BUNDES LIGA: Petric scores late to send Hamburg three points clear Oct 7, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen dropped from second to fourth, four points adrift, following a 1-0 home defeat to Hertha Berlin ... German Bundesliga Team P GD PTS 1 Hamburg 7 3 16 2 TSG Hoffenheim 7 4 13 3 VfB Stuttgart 7 4 13 4 Bayer Leverkusen 7 7 12 5 Schalke 04 7 4 12 6 Borussia Dortmund7 2 12 7 Werder Bremen 7 3 11 8 Hertha Berlin 7 0 11 9 Wolfsburg 7 3 10 10 Cologne 7 -2 10 11 Bayern Munich 7 2 9 12 Karlsruhe 6 -2 9 13 Hannover 96 7 -4 8 14 VfL Bochum 7 -1 6 15 Arminia Bielefeld7 -3 6 16 Cottbus 7 -7 5... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer's Experimental Lung Drug Shows Exercise Benefit in Clinical Trial Oct 6, 2008
The results of a mid-stage clinical trial were presented at a medical conference in Berlin over the weekend, the Leverkusen, Germany-based company said in an e-mailed statement today. The medicine will progress into the final stage of clinical tests usually needed for regulatory approval this year. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Klinsmann feels the heat after Bayern draw with Bochum Oct 6, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen dropped to fourth in the table as former Liverpool striker Andrey Voronin scored an 89th-minute winner for visitors Hertha Berlin to seal a 1-0 victory. In Saturdays other match, Cologne scored late to win 2-1 at Borussia Munchengladbach. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Roundup for Saturday Oct 6, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen failed to add to its 12 points, missing a chance to grab the lead by losing 1-0 to Hertha Berlin, with Andrey Voronin scoring against his former club in the 89th minute. ITALY Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Adriano scored a goal each Saturday to give Inter Milan a 2-1 victory over Bologna and a share of first place in Serie A.. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Germany recall Ballack and midfielder Frings for qualifiers Oct 5, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrick Helmes has also been added, having scored seven goals in six games ... As well as Leverkusen s Adler and Hanover s Robert Enke, Loew has named Werder Bremen goalkeeper Tim Wiese. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Soccer | Germany: Hoffenheim grabs Bundesliga lead with win Oct 5, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen remained on 12 points and missed a chance to grab the lead by losing 1-0 to Hertha Berlin, with Andrey Voronin scoring against his former club in the 89th minute. Borussia Moenchengladbach lost 2-1 at home against local rivals Cologne after Milivoje Novakovic scored the winner in the 88th minute. (International Herald Tribune)
Karlsruhe wins, climbs in standings Oct 4, 2008
Second-place Bayer Leverkusen hosts Hertha Berlin in one of Saturday's five matches, while leader Hamburger SV travels to Energie Cottbus on Sunday. Latest News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Loew recalls experienced players for WC qualifiers Oct 3, 2008
Backup goalkeeper Tim Wiese, defender Serdar Tasci and striker Patrick Helmes of Bayer Leverkusen are the others ... Goalkeepers: Robert Enke (Hannover 96), Rene Adler (Bayer Leverkusen), Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen) ... Midfielders: Michael Ballack (Chelsea), Torsten Frings (Werder Bremen), Thomas Hitzlsperger (Stuttgart), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Simon Rolfes (Bayer Leverkusen), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich), Piotr Trochowski (Hamburg). (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
* Schalke, Bremen earn cup wins Sep 25, 2008
Bayer Leverkusen made the third round with a 2-0 win at second division Augsburg while 1860 Munich beat Duisburg 5-4 on penalties. This story has been viewed 270 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Germany: Schalke, Bremen, L'kusen win in Cup Sep 24, 2008
German Cup: Schalke, Bremen, Bayer Leverkusen win - Soccer - SI.com ... German Cup: Schalke, Bremen, Leverkusen win ... FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Heiko Westermann scored twice for Schalke to join Bundesliga powers Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen with victories in the second round of the German Cup on Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* BUNDES LIGA: Gomez helps put Stuttgart third as Schalke 04 go top Sep 23, 2008
5 Bayer Leverkusen 5 7 9. 6 Wolfsburg 5 4 9. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Sports Briefs Sep 21, 2008
Leverkusen up to second. Bayer Leverkusens Patrick Helmes scored a hat-trick in their 4-0 home victory over Hanover 96 on Friday to shoot them to provisional second spot in the German Bundesliga table ... Simon Rolfes got Leverkusen off the mark after five minutes, paving the way for Germany international Helmes to find the net in the 19th, 59th and 66th minutes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bayer, Lanxess Declare Force Majeure on Texas Output After Hurricane Ike Sep 20, 2008
Bayer, based in Leverkusen, Germany, said damaged infrastructure is making it almost impossible to supply its Baytown site with raw materials for the manufacture of products such as adhesives and coatings ... The company, which is moving its headquarters to Cologne from Leverkusen, produces butadiene rubber and technical rubber products at Orange. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Bayer Acquires Germany-Based Biotechnology Company Direvo for $299 Million Sep 16, 2008
The deal is expected to close at the end of this month, Leverkusen, Germany-based Bayer said in an e-mailed statement today. To contact the reporter on this story: in Munich at. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Toni brace sends Bayern second Sep 15, 2008
Having started the day in second position, Hamburg came from 2-0 down against 10-man Bayer Leverkusen to seal a dramatic 3-2 win that put them top ... 7 Bayer Leverkusen 4 3 6. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Schalke squander hefty lead in draw with Dortmund Sep 15, 2008
Schalke, who had two players sent off amid the Dortmund fightback, lost the league leadership in Germany along with their big lead as Hamburg SV completed a great fightback of their own to win 3-2 at home to Bayer Leverkusen ... Paolo Guerreros header reduced the arrears and Leverkusen had Manuel Friedrich sent off five minutes before the break. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
On Saturday Inter Milan wins under Mourinho Sep 15, 2008
GERMANY Hamburger SV rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat a 10-man Bayer Leverkusen, 3-2, taking the lead in the Bundesliga for the first time in nine years. Hamburg opened a two-point lead over a group of three teams, including the defending champion, Bayern Munich, which won 3-0 at Cologne behind two goals from Luca Toni. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Roundup: Liverpool beats Man U in Premier League Sep 14, 2008
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Hamburger SV rallied from a two-goal deficit Saturday to beat 10-man Bayer Leverkusen 3-2, taking the lead in the Bundesliga for the first time in nine years. Hamburg opened a two-point lead over a group of three teams, including defending champion Bayern Munich, which won 3-0 at promoted Cologne behind two goals from Luca Toni. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamburg move top Sep 14, 2008
Having started the day in second position, Hamburg came from 2-0 down against 10-man Bayer Leverkusen to seal a dramatic 3-2 win which put them top. Hamburg trailed 2-0 early on thanks to goals by Bayer s Tranquillo Barnetta and Patrick Helmes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Germany: Hamburg claims lead in Bundesliga Sep 14, 2008
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- Hamburger SV rallied from a two-goal deficit Saturday and beat 10-man Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 to seize the lead in the Bundesliga for the first time in nine years ... Tranquillo Barnetta and Patrick Helmes scored early goals for Leverkusen, which lost defender Manuel Friedrich to a red card in the 41st. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Podolski returns to Cologne with Bayern Sep 11, 2008
Hamburger SV, the third team to share the lead with seven points, has a tough game against Bayer Leverkusen, which is just behind at six ... Leverkusen's young team, with new coach Bruno Labbadia, has delighted with nine goals in three games. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Bayer Will Speed Up Trial of Xarelto Treatment for Acute Coronary Syndrome Sep 1, 2008
Bayer will present a mid-stage clinical study at a medical conference in New Orleans this November, allowing the drug to move to final human tests earlier than planned, Leverkusen, Germany-based Bayer said in an e-mailed message today. The company had planned to test the medicine in patients with acute coronary syndrome starting in the second-half of 2009. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* BUNDES LIGA: Westermann heads Schalke top Sep 1, 2008
The 25-year-old, who was in Germanys Euro 2008 squad, converted a cross from Brazilian teammate Rafinha on 36 minutes that put the Royal Blues top after three games, as previous leaders Hoffenheim crashed at Bayer Leverkusen ... But two second-half strikes by Bayer Leverkusens Germany striker Stefan Kiessling ended Hoffenheims hopes on Saturday, despite a brief fightback, as they went down 5-2 ... Over the entire 90 minutes, Leverkusen earned their victory, Hoffenheim coach Ralf Rangnick... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
First win for Bayern Sep 1, 2008
But two second-half strikes by Germany striker Stefan Kiessling ended Hoffenheims hopes on Saturday despite a brief fightback as they went down 5-2 to leave Bayer Leverkusen fourth. Hamburg are second in the table, and level on seven points with Schalke, after coming from behind in Bielefeld to claim a 4-2 win. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Roundup: Arsenal easily dismantles Newcastle Aug 31, 2008
Hoffenheim, the only team to win its first two matches, lost at Bayer Leverkusen 5-2. Both now have six points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
