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Handball star Jim Gottfridsson is being left out of the next Sweden squad, Aftonbladet reports, citing sources. The 34-year-old has been a regular in the national team for more than ten years.
SportsWarm and comfortable for the audience, but the experience will be different for the players under a roof at the national stadium in Solna. “Like a room full of people, but there’s no AC,” says center back Nathalie Björn ahead of the World Cup playoff return leg against Lithuania.
SportsTruls Möregårdh and Elias Ranefur advanced after their opening match in the men’s doubles at the European Championships in Slovenia. They beat Britain’s Liam Pitchford and Samuel Walker in three straight sets.
SportsJust over four months remain until the World Ski Championships in Falun, but it is still unclear who, if anyone, will broadcast the event on television. According to Swedish Ski Association general secretary Pernilla Bonde, details are still being negotiated with the International Ski Federation (FIS).
SportsSaúl “Canelo” Álvarez intends to hold his title fight in Saudi Arabia despite the deadly attacks on the capital, Riyadh, according to event promoter Turki Alalshikh.
SportsAnother match-worn jersey from basketball legend Michael Jordan has sold for a record 140 million kronor (about $13.3 million) - the highest price ever paid for a basketball jersey at auction.
SportsCarlos Alcaraz was eliminated from the ATP tournament in Shanghai by Belgian Zizou Bergs in the third round. Alexander Zverev will take over as world number one next week.
SportsAfter Djurgården celebrated their derby victory, player Daniel Stensson launched into a tirade targeting Hammarby coach Henrik Rydström and someone close to him. Hammarby is now furious.
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