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Frida Karlsson far behind in comeback: "Just forget"

It was no successful comeback in the World Cup for Frida Karlsson. The Swede was far behind a superior Jessie Diggins and finished seventh on the 10-kilometer freestyle in French Les Rousses.

Frida Karlsson far behind in comeback: "Just forget"

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Therese Johaug won by a clear margin of half a minute. Ebba Andersson lost the sprint and finished fourth in the penultimate stage of the Tour de Ski, a 20-kilometer skiathlon.

Johaug wins – leads overall ahead of the final stage

Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Astrid Øyre Slind and Therese Johaug were superior in the pursuit in Tour de Ski and now top the ski tour overall. Ebba Andersson moved up 15 places to 18th place.

Norwegian double victory in pursuit

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

The Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind won the third stage of the Tour de Ski – ahead of the comebacking compatriot Therese Johaug. Moa Ilar became the best Swedish on an eighth place during an otherwise bleak blue-yellow New Year's Eve.

Tough for Andersson: "Damn lousy race"

Johaug after tough tour start: "More is required"

She is not unbeatable, the Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug. After the two initial Tour de Ski stages, she is "only" sixth overall.

Johaug after tough tour start: "More is required"

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

It won't be easy to stop Jessie Diggins in the Tour de Ski. The American has started the tour with two straight wins in Toblach.

Diggins wins again – poor glide for Andersson

Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

It became a heavy first stage in the Tour de Ski for the Swedish cross-country skiing stars. It was all about pole crashes with falls, failed pursuits – and a broken pole.

Nightmare Day for Sweden – as Diggins Won

Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Ebba Andersson likes the Tour de Ski – and is the only Swedish skier who has stood on the podium there twice. But ahead of this year's edition, she is happy to shift the favorite role to other stars.

Ebba Andersson: "More of an outsider than a favorite"

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

The Norwegian skiing giant Therese Johaug is back – and on the hunt for her fourth overall victory in the Tour de Ski. Can title defender Jessie Diggins or Swedish hope Ebba Andersson challenge her? Here is everything you need to know about the tour.

Guide: Who Can Challenge Johaug in the Tour?

TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Cold and windy during the holidays? Then TV sports can be warming. Premier League, Junior World Championship in ice hockey and Tour de Ski are some of the goodies on the sports buffet.

TV Sports Highlights for Christmas

Sundling skips Tour de Ski: "The main goal is the World Championship"

Jonna Sundling has opened the ski season extremely strongly and lies second in the total World Cup. But despite this, the 29-year-old chooses to skip Tour de Ski, which begins in a few weeks.

Sundling skips Tour de Ski: "The main goal is the World Championship"

Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

She hunted for the season's first podium place in the World Championship. But Ebba Andersson finished fourth – and was a whole 47.

Johaug's Crush - Won in Lillehammer

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

It looked for a long time like it was about two Norwegians. Then Jonna Sundling and Jessie Diggins took over – before the American won against the Swede after a sprint finish.

Sundling cracked the Norwegians – finished second: "Happy"

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Sweden has never won the total World Championship in cross-country skiing on the women's side. Now the blue-yellow stars are directing criticism at the setup.

Swedish Criticism: Shouldn't Have to Compete Sick

Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"

With the best season of her career in the bag, a winter with the World Championship as the big goal is now awaiting. Then says cross-country star Linn Svahn: The World Championship is just a crap competition.

Linn Svahn: "The World Championship is just a ski competition"