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Maja Stark Climbs to World No. 6 After Historic US Open Win

Maja Stark is the new world number six in golf after the US Open title. The 25-year-old has not even had time to read the nearly 80 text messages and hundreds of messages she received after the victory.

Maja Stark Climbs to World No. 6 After Historic US Open Win

Maja Stark Wins US Open, First Swedish Woman Since 2006

Maja Stark won the US Open, as the first Swedish woman since 2006. This just feels enormous, says the 25-year-old about her first major title in her career.

Maja Stark Wins US Open, First Swedish Woman Since 2006

Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship as Alex Norén Falls Short

World number one Scottie Scheffler handled the pressure and took home the PGA Championship in golf. Alex Norén had the chance to take Sweden's second major title in golf, but dropped significantly when it mattered most.

Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship as Alex Norén Falls Short

NFL Stars Boycott Trump White House Visit but Still Receive Praise

Super Bowl winner Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House. Then several of the team's stars were missing – who chose to boycott the visit to President Donald Trump.

NFL Stars Boycott Trump White House Visit but Still Receive Praise

Armand Duplantis Reflects on Meeting Sports Legends at Laureus Awards

Armand Duplantis still has barriers he wants to break. The question of whether the pole vaulter lacks motivation after all his successes is one he doesn't like.

Armand Duplantis Reflects on Meeting Sports Legends at Laureus Awards

Ingrid Lindblad Eyes Chevron Championship Win After LA Triumph

Ingrid Lindblad is coming to the Chevron Championship as a fresh winner in top form. In this year's first major, the goal is set on winning again.

Ingrid Lindblad Eyes Chevron Championship Win After LA Triumph

Armand Duplantis Honored as World's Top Male Athlete at Laureus Awards

Armand Duplantis is awarded again. The pole vaulter has been named the world's top male athlete at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.

Armand Duplantis Honored as World's Top Male Athlete at Laureus Awards

Lindblad Wins LPGA Title in LA, Takes Home 5,4 Million SEK

Young star Ingrid Lindblad fulfilled her dream when she took home the title in the LPGA tournament in Los Angeles. It's pretty crazy, she says about taking a win already during her first season on the tour.

Lindblad Wins LPGA Title in LA, Takes Home 5,4 Million SEK

Dream round on the PGA tour – 59 strokes for the unknown

The American Jake Knapp struck with a dream round at the USA tour event in Florida. Knapp answered for a 59-round – it is the 15th time in history someone on the PGA tour goes under 60 strokes.

Dream round on the PGA tour – 59 strokes for the unknown

Nordqvist lands dream job – talks about dark years

The stress made it so that there are golf tournaments that Anna Nordqvist doesn't even remember playing. The veteran has had a couple of dark years, but now the newly appointed Solheim Cup captain finds herself in a good place in life.

Nordqvist lands dream job – talks about dark years

New Money Rain: "Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without Them"

The LPGA tour is 75 years old – with new record sums at stake. In just four years, the women's golfers' prize money has almost doubled.

New Money Rain: "Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without Them"

The People's Favorite

He didn't take gold or set a world record. But Truls Möregårdh won the Swedish people's love.

The People's Favorite

Grant Fifth in Annika's Tournament

Swedish top golfer Linn Grant finished fifth in the LPGA tournament Annika in Florida, named after Annika Sörenstam. Grant went through the final round with 66 strokes and got a total of 270, ten under par.

Grant Fifth in Annika's Tournament

Strong Near the Top in Sörenstam's LPGA Tournament

Golf legend Annika Sörenstam is the host of the tournament – and after the first round, it's also high up on the Swedish leaderboard. Maja Stark kicked off the LPGA tour event in Florida – "The Annika" – with a round of 66 strokes, four under par.

Strong Near the Top in Sörenstam's LPGA Tournament

Swedish Mixed Tournament Dropped from European Tour

It turned out as feared – after four years, the Swedish mixed golf tournament, Scandinavian Mixed, is being shut down. It is DP World Tour, the men's European Tour, that does not want to include the tournament in the schedule for next year.

Swedish Mixed Tournament Dropped from European Tour

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Europe has the trophy, USA has the favourite position. This week, the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup will be decided.

Can Europe Crack the USA Again?

Swedish dominance again in the Solheim Cup: "We are the best"

For the second year in a row, it's time for the Solheim Cup. Once again with Swedish dominance in the European team.

Swedish dominance again in the Solheim Cup: "We are the best"