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The Swedish Ski Association wants to stop Russian cross-country skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. Together with the Swedish Sports Confederation (RF), it is trying to get the government to deny the skiers visas. “The war is not over just because it’s the World Ski Championships,” Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) tells TT.
SportsAndreas Almgren hasn’t even made his marathon debut yet. But an audacious idea has already begun to take shape in the back of his mind. “There’s a possibility of running both the 10,000 metres and the marathon at the Olympics,” says the Swedish running star.
SportsSix games without a win. Then Adrian Kempe and Erik Gustafsson sparked Los Angeles’ scoring. “Seeing the pucks go in, I think, helped everyone a lot,” Kempe says after a 5-2 victory over Washington in the NHL.
Ice hockeyBasketball legend LeBron James made his NBA debut for Philadelphia in tonight's opener. He scored 14 points as his team beat defending champion New York 106-100.
SportsAfter four scoreless games, William Nylander is back on the scoresheet. The Swedish star recorded two points as Toronto beat Columbus 2-1 last night in the NHL.
Ice hockeyThe British football regulator, the IFR, has the “absolute power” to force Manchester City’s owners to sell the Premier League club, according to IFR chairman David Kogan.
FootballLiverpool were out of sorts at home against Villarreal in the Champions League, but managed to turn a 0–2 deficit into a 4–3 victory. Swedish striker Alexander Isak came on for Liverpool.
FootballPittsburgh's NHL team was forced to make an emergency landing after 19-year-old Ben Kindel fell ill. He is being treated in hospital, according to a statement from the club.
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