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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

Alex Norén in Contention for Historic Win at Championship Final

Alex Norén is in second place in the Championship after a stunning third round – where he climbed 15 places. Now a duel with the world number one in the lead ball awaits to try to bring home his first career win.
Alex Norén in Contention for Historic Win at Championship Final

Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Table tennis legend Jörgen Persson's new job in Saudi Arabia cannot solely be seen as "sportswashing". It is a side effect of the authoritarian regime's attempt to maintain its geopolitical power, according to researcher Anna Vidén.
Jörgen Persson's Saudi Role: More Than Just Sportswashing

Åberg on the picture with Tiger: "Heart in the phone"

Ludvig Åberg has saved one of the pictures with Tiger Woods after the victory in the Genesis Invitational with a heart in his mobile phone. It was almost a little surreal, says the Swedish golf star about the meeting.
Åberg on the picture with Tiger: "Heart in the phone"

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

Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Armand Duplantis brought home the Bragdguldet for the second time. Now he is one of five who have won the award twice.
Armand Duplantis champion again: "Pretty sick"

Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

Today at 13. 00, one of Sweden's athletes will be awarded the coveted Bragdguldet.
Who can challenge Duplantis for the Bragdguldet?

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

Åberg: "It feels almost like full circle"

The return visit to Le Golf National outside Paris is a reminder of how quickly everything has gone for Ludvig Åberg. Then, in the autumn of 2022, he was a promising amateur – now he is a world star on the hunt for Olympic Games gold.
Åberg: "It feels almost like full circle"

Stenson inspired British Open winner

Xander Schauffele wins this year's edition of the British Open at Royal Troon and thereby takes his second major victory for the year. It's an honor.
Stenson inspired British Open winner

Norén the only Swede to advance – Åberg out

After 18 holes, Alex Norén had a top position in the British Open. During a windy Friday, the 42-year-old fell back after a 75-round and is two over the course's par total.
Norén the only Swede to advance – Åberg out

Tough start for Åberg – Norén has a strong finish

World number four Ludvig Åberg makes his British Open debut on a classic Swedish golf course in Scotland. The start was tough, however – the 24-year-old is four strokes over par after the first round.
Tough start for Åberg – Norén has a strong finish

Åberg top favorite in The Open: "Know what I can do"

Ludvig Åberg makes his very first start in the British Open – and is one of the favourites to win. I like the pressure, it's what you want, says the Swedish superstar.
Åberg top favorite in The Open: "Know what I can do"

The Swedish Sensation's Success: Clear for British Open

Charlie Lindh is ranked 801st on the world ranking, and far from the world elite. But now the golf sensation is clear for his first major – British Open at the classic Royal Troon.
The Swedish Sensation's Success: Clear for British Open

World Number Five: "The Olympics are bigger than the Ryder Cup"

World number five in golf, Wyndham Clark, is one of four selected for the USA's Olympic men's golf team. Something he himself thinks is bigger than the largest tournament in golf, the Ryder Cup.
World Number Five: "The Olympics are bigger than the Ryder Cup"

Nightmare hole sinks Åberg - but victory chance remains

Ludvig Åberg lost the lead during the third round of the US Open golf. The Swede made, among other things, a triple bogey on one of the course's easier holes.
Nightmare hole sinks Åberg - but victory chance remains

Nightmare hole scuppered Åberg – but victory chance remains

Ludvig Åberg lost the lead during the third round of the US Open golf. The Swede made, among other things, a triple bogey on one of the course's easier holes.
Nightmare hole scuppered Åberg – but victory chance remains

Åberg leads the US Open – can make golf history

Ludvig Åberg's success in the US Open continues. He leads the major tournament after two rounds and can write Swedish golf history at the weekend.
Åberg leads the US Open – can make golf history
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