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French Open 2023: Why are so many Norwegians at the top of sport? Casper Ruud explains…

Casper Ruud has revealed that one of the keys to recent Norwegian success in the sporting world is a big training centre in the country where all their athletes come together to work out. Norwegian sport is booming at the elite level with Ruud among a talented pool alongside the likes of footballers Erling Haaland and Ada Hegerberg, athletes Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Karsten Warholm, and golfer Viktor Hovland — while Scandinavian sport as a whole has also seen a big surge outside the usual calling of winter sports.

Lyon football club's iconic president Aulas hands the baton to US investor

Lyon won seven league titles under Aulas' tenure, while the women's team established itself as a major European force. The 74-year-old Aulas was initially set to remain in his position for three more years following Textor's takeover in December. But the club issued a statement Monday saying he will instead serve as honorary chairman from now on, with Textor appointed as chief executive officer of OL Group.

Barcelona continue pursuit of Lyon forward Ada Hegerberg despite two rejected bids in past 12 months

Six-time Champions League winner Ada Hegerberg reportedly remains a target for Barcelona, despite two rejected bids for the Norwegian star. The Lyon striker’s contract runs out in a year, and according to the BBC she has no plans to leave the European champions. Ad Barcelona tried to sign Hegerberg last summer, but could not agree a deal with Lyon.