Sweden could be new favourite to host 2030 Olympics with support of lawmakers, voters
Sweden emerging as the front-runner in a troubled search for a 2030 Olympics host is as much a surprise in Stockholm as elsewhere.
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Oeberg fights back to claim individual biathlon world title
Hanna Oeberg mounted an incredible comeback to secure her second 15km individual biathlon World Championship title in Oberhof. The Swede was joined on the podium by compatriot Linn Persson with Lisa Vittozzi beating our her Italian teammate Samuela Comola for bronze. Ad Oeberg and Persson each jumped up a podium from the 7.5km sprint race earlier in the Championships, while Vittozzi added individual bronze mixed relay silver.
Shiffrin unexpectedly splits with coach during world championships
Mikaela Shiffrin unexpectedly parted ways with longtime coach Mike Day during the Alpine skiing world championships in France, the American skiing standout said on Wednesday.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin splits with coach Day during world championships
Mikaela Shiffrin has decided to part ways with coach Mike Day after seven years, the American skier said on Wednesday during the Alpine skiing world championships in France.
Boycott of world championships grows over governance, Russia
Boxers from Sweden and Canada will not take part in the amateur world championships, joining a boycott led by the United States and Ireland over the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes and what some see as governance problems with the organiser.
Spain women's coach says has 'best team' amid player revolt
Spain women's coach Jorge Vilda on Wednesday defended his depleted squad as the best he wants and bristled at questions about a revolt that has seen 15 players frozen out of the national setup for nearly five months.
Johannes Thingnes Boe still on course for perfect Biathlon World Championships after individual success
Johannes Thingnes Boe kept his hopes of a grand slam at the World Biathlon Championships alive with a third victory, this time in the men's 20km individual. It was the one discipline which he had not previously won at the World Championships, but Boe is proving untouchable this season and even on a day when his shooting was not perfect, his margin for error was huge.