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Baby Elephant Oracle Nelly Continues Winning Streak - Ho/ dpa

Baby Elephant Oracle Nelly Continues Winning Streak - Ho/ dpa

Move Over, Paul the Octopus Baby Elephant Oracle Nelly Continues Winning Streak

Americans won't see their team play in the Women's World Cup final this Sunday -- at least not if Nelly the elephant's psychic powers prevail. The prophetic pachyderm has a perfect record in forecasting winners for this year's women's tournament so far. Von Alison Kilian

'Women's Football Doesn't Need Hyperbole' - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

'Women's Football Doesn't Need Hyperbole' - Hannibal Hanschke/ dpa

The World from Berlin 'Women's Football Doesn't Need Hyperbole'

For the first time in a dozen years, the German women's football team won't be playing in the World Cup semi-finals after losing to Japan over the weekend. The result left both the team and fans dazed. But as tournament hosts and two-time defending champions, expectations may have simply been too high, commentators said on Monday.

Two North Korean Players Come Up Positive - Yves Logghe/ AP

Two North Korean Players Come Up Positive - Yves Logghe/ AP

World Cup Doping Scandal Two North Korean Players Come Up Positive

The entire North Korean women's football team was subjected to an unprecedented doping test after two players tested positive ahead of a World Cup game this week. By not asking for a second sample test the team has effectively admitted to doping, experts say.

Germany Feels Strain of World Cup Expectations - dapd

Germany Feels Strain of World Cup Expectations - dapd

The Beautiful Game Germany Feels Strain of World Cup Expectations

The Women's World Cup this summer was supposed to increase the sport's scope and importance in Germany. Fans, for their part, hope the country's team takes home the title for a third time. With expectations higher than ever, the players are feeling the pressure. Von Wiebke Hollersen

World Cup Will Not Help Women's Fight for Equality - dapd

World Cup Will Not Help Women's Fight for Equality - dapd

Opinion World Cup Will Not Help Women's Fight for Equality

The Women's Football World Cup, which is currently being held in Germany, is massively overhyped. Despite the media's best efforts, there is no real enthusiasm among the general public. The event shows just how far women have to go in their fight for equal rights. Von Jakob Augstein

'Football Has Changed To a Great Degree' - Rolf Vennenbernd/ dpa

'Football Has Changed To a Great Degree' - Rolf Vennenbernd/ dpa

Professional Referee Bibiana Steinhaus 'Football Has Changed To a Great Degree'

As a policewoman and Germany's first female referee in the men's professional football league, Bibiana Steinhaus is used to maintaining order. The 32-year-old officiated this week at the US-North Korea game in the Women's World Cup. In an interview, she discusses the future of women in the sport. Von Jochen Leffers und Christoph Ruf

Pressure for World Cup Win in North Korea - Thomas Eisenhuth/ dpa

Pressure for World Cup Win in North Korea - Thomas Eisenhuth/ dpa

Success or Else? Pressure for World Cup Win in North Korea

After the poor showing by the North Korean men's team in the 2010 World Cup, pressure on the women's team in the women's tournament in Germany this summer is high. Team trainer Kim Kwang Min says reports that the men's team trainer was punished are nothing but "evil propaganda."

The Humble Kingdom of the World's Best Woman Soccer Player - dapd

The Humble Kingdom of the World's Best Woman Soccer Player - dapd

Queen Marta The Humble Kingdom of the World's Best Woman Soccer Player

Brazil's Marta is regarded as one of the most talented women to ever play soccer. During the upcoming Women's World Cup, she will bear the hope and pride of her booming country. But the modesty of her everyday life testifies to the massive gender divide in professional sports. Von Wiebke Hollersen

Sexy Advertising May Not Have a Future - Carmen Jaspersen/ dpa

Sexy Advertising May Not Have a Future - Carmen Jaspersen/ dpa

Selling the Women's World Cup Sexy Advertising May Not Have a Future

Young, beautiful and successful, the new generation of women footballers is attracting more attention than ever, especially from sponsors. Ahead of this year's Women's World Cup, German players have received enormous publicity. But the sexualized marketing threatens to backfire in the long run, experts say. Von Yasmin El-Sharif

German Aquariums Compete to Find New Paul - Roni Saig

German Aquariums Compete to Find New Paul - Roni Saig

The Octopus as Oracle German Aquariums Compete to Find New Paul

Paul the Octopus became a household name in 2010 after successfully predicting the winners of eight World Cup games. He died in October without a successor. Now, Sea Life aquariums around Germany are starting a competition to see which cephalopod can best predict the outcome of the Women's World Cup games. Von Mary Beth Warner

Souvenir Sales Strong Ahead of Women's World Cup - Bernd Weissbrod/ dpa

Souvenir Sales Strong Ahead of Women's World Cup - Bernd Weissbrod/ dpa

Maiden Success Souvenir Sales Strong Ahead of Women's World Cup

It wasn't easy, but for the first time ever, official collector stickers have been printed for this year's Women's World Cup in Germany. Printer Panini struggled to get player information and photos, but steady sales show the neglected sport could finally be coming into its own. Von Kristen Allen

Germany Hoping for Another Summer Fairytale - dapd

Germany Hoping for Another Summer Fairytale - dapd

Women's Soccer World Cup Germany Hoping for Another Summer Fairytale

Germany is all set to host the 2011 Women's World Cup later this month. Fans are hoping for a "summer fairytale" to rival that enjoyed during the men's tournament in 2006, and many in women's soccer are hoping the sport will enjoy a global boom. Most players, however, just want things to get a little better. Von Jörg Kramer

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