The Swedish women's cross-country skiers have dominated at the Olympics, winning seven of the nine medals. On Saturday they will compete together for gold in the relay. In addition, Swiss alpine skiing star Marco Odermatt, who has been overshadowed by rising star Franjo von Allmen, will defend his Olympic giant slalom title.
SportsPeace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are set to continue in Geneva next week, according to the Russian government. However, Ukraine is concerned that Russia is replacing its delegation leader.
ConflictsFour years ago there were only two of them - now eleven players on the Damkronorna Olympic team are based in North America. It means an incredible amount for development, says team captain Anna Kjellbin, who plays for the Toronto Sceptres in the PWHL, the women's NHL.
Ice hockeyA heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal.
Ice hockeyThe Swiss will once again hold a referendum, this time on capping the population at 10 million.
World politicsA heated Nordic derby is on the cards when Tre Kronor takes on arch-rivals Finland on Friday. In addition, Norwegian superstar Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is chasing his third Olympic gold - and figure skater Ilia Malinin is chasing his first individual Olympic medal.
Ice hockeyFrida Karlsson was completely dominant in the skiathlon. Ebba Andersson finished a strong second. In Thursday's 10-kilometer freestyle, the Swedish women's cross-country skiers are chasing new Olympic medals. In addition, the reigning champion Walter Wallberg will defend his Olympic gold in moguls.
SportsEurope was almost alone in providing military, financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine last year after the US withdrawal, according to a report from the German research center, the Kiel Institute.
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