Series-leading Hammarby pushed for a winning goal in the Stockholm derby against Djurgården, but it ended with a narrow defeat. Djurgården's Urara Watanabe scored 2–1 with only 14 seconds left to play of the fifth and final extra minute.
FootballFour straight losses and 6–16 in goal difference. The uphill climb for Linköping in the SHL opening became even steeper after 0–4 against Skellefteå.
Ice hockeyThe goalkeeper Cajsa Andersson is now also the goal scorer Cajsa Andersson. Crisis team Linköping took a very important point after the 32-year-old nodded in 2–2 in added time at home against Piteå.
SportsNow it is clear which cities will be visited by Melodifestivalen next year. The tour begins in Linköping on January 31.
MusicDuring June, July and August, 88.5 percent of the passenger trains arrived on time. It is a small improvement compared to the last two summers, according to statistics from the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenNew Frölunda coach Robert Ohlsson got a dream start – in the end. Frölunda was occasionally pressed, but won the premiere against Linköping with 2–1 in the end. After their equalization it was a mental battle, says Ohlsson.
SportsCan super homecoming player Niclas Bäckström fix gold party in Brynäs? Is Djurgården back in the top series to stay? Here are the topics of discussion ahead of today's SHL premiere:
Ice hockeyTwo people are considered seriously injured after yesterday's bus accident on E4 outside Linköping, Region Östergötland reports to TT.
SwedenThe champion team Luleå sold out their premiere in five minutes and HV71 sold tickets for 1.5 million kronor in a few hours. SHL has broken audience records three years in a row and the record rush seems to continue. The explanation for the success: the pandemic.
Ice hockeyTwo people sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries when a bus transporting university students overturned on E4 in Linköping. A total of 17 people were taken to hospital and the region went up to emergency mode.
SwedenA person under 18 years has been arrested, suspected of general dangerous destruction after the night's explosion in an apartment building in Linköping, reports Corren.
CrimeA man in his 20s has been detained after the fatal shooting in the Skäggetorp district of Linköping on Tuesday evening, reports SVT News East.
CrimeFrölunda has got a new coach – for the first time in twelve years. At the same time, seven other SHL clubs have also changed coaches before the season. It will probably be noticed a bit in the clubs, says new Frölunda coach Robert Ohlsson.
Ice hockeyThe parties are now raising the tone and sharpening their profiles ahead of next year's election. Here are the hottest political events ahead.
Swedish politicsFrom division 4 to SM gold in six seasons. Malmö FF can be responsible for a remarkable achievement that not even the football club thought was possible. It was not our long-term plan to take an SM gold so early, says MFF's CEO Niclas Carlnén ahead of the series final against Hammarby.
FootballFrölunda went from start to gold in just three seasons. Arch-rival Färjestad has rushed considerably slower – but is finally also up in the top division. It was a bit extra fun that they went up, says Frölunda star Hanna Olsson.
Ice hockeyDouble explosions have occurred in Östergötland tonight. First at an apartment building in Linköping – then at a villa in Norrköping. We are investigating whether there is a connection, says Viktor Bergman, officer at the police.
CrimeWolf has attacked and killed 17 sheep between Ljungsbro and Tjällmo in Östergötland. The attack is the third in a short time near the Långbogenreviret.
SwedenSwedish Geoguessr has got a hundred million people to compete in geography. During the weekend, the best will compete in the World Championship – including a Swede. I think this recognition factor exists. Since geography is some form of basic interest, says Daniel Antell, CEO.
SwedenEight Norwegian football players have tested positive for doping after ingesting the doping-classified substance DMBA through the artificial turf. The same type of artificial turf is common also in Sweden. "We view seriously what has emerged in Norway. It should be further investigated as soon as possible", writes the Players' Association.
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