Trondheim

Tough buildup with daughter: "Tears were streaming"

The expectations are sky-high for Therese Johaug ahead of her winter comeback. But the pressure combined with becoming a mother became too much. She herself describes it as having to "slam on the brakes with a distress call" during the build-up.

Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere

How will it go for Frida Karlsson? Can any talent surprise? What are the Norwegians doing? It's time for the cross-country skiers' Swedish premiere in Bruksvallarna – here's everything you need to know beforehand.

Norwegian star operated - out for an indefinite period

The Norwegian skiing star Kristine Stavås Skistad will miss the World Cup premiere. She has undergone surgery in the stomach and will be out for an indefinite period.

Robbie Williams to Stockholm

Northug: Dreams of the podium in Vasaloppet

Skiing icon Petter Northug just laughs at all the rumors about him making a comeback at the winter's home World Championship in Trondheim. The 38-year-old Norwegian has entirely different goals than the World Championship this coming season.

Album and tour for Silvana Imam

Karlsson will likely miss the premiere: "It'll be tough"

Don't count on Frida Karlsson in the World Championship premiere, says Sweden's national team manager Anders Byström. The feeling when you hear her is that it's going to be tough, he says about the Swedish cross-country star.

The Stars Snub Falun: "It Sucks"

The World Cup in Falun is usually a highlight for the Swedish national team skiers. Not this winter. It sucks to have to miss it, says Jonna Sundling.