Black Friday stands for shopping frenzy. But some outdoor companies use this year's 27 November to promote campaigns for more sustainability. In particular, the second-hand idea is the focus of outdoor companies like Haglöfs, Globetrotter or Arc'teryx in 2020.

The corona virus has consequences for the Biathlon World Cup 2020/21. Traditional events like Ruhpolding, Östersund or Annecy are cancelled. In Oberhof spectators are taboo. The highlight will be the Biathlon World Cup in Pokljuka from 10-21 February 2021. All information about the season.

One more reason for running even in Corona winter: A study by the University of Calgary comes to the conclusion that running and aerobic workouts improve brain functions and memory. The researchers are even hoping for an effect for Alzheimer's and dementia research.

Therese Johaug is the cross-country skiing queen from Norway. But her sporting successes are controversial in view of a doping finding. Meanwhile, she convinces also in running shoes.

The 2020/21 professional winter sports season is underway. But it is also affected by the Corona pandemic. ISPO.com shows the plans for alpine skiing, biathlon, ski jumping, cross-country skiing and the Nordic combined.

How can sports facilities promote biodiversity in urban areas? In a new guide, the World Conservation Union IUCN and the International Olympic Committee have selected sports venues that have been particularly successful in doing so. From an artificial green island for the Olympics to a horse race track with unique flora and fauna.

Mikaela Shiffrin is the most dazzling face in the ski-alpine circus after the end of Lindsey Vonn's career. The US athlete is hard to beat - on the slopes and in terms of advertising deals.