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Norway Crespo links rejected

Norway side HamKam will not be pursuing the transfer of veteran Argentine striker Hernan Crespo despite calls from his agent.

Published on 7th March, 2012 at 14:48
by John Price.

Norway sports review 2011

This year has seen more smiles than frowns in Norway. The country’s sportspeople seem to have taken little notice of the common ‘you win some, you lose some’ expression.

Published on 30th December, 2011 at 12:08
by John Price.
Last Updated on 31st December 2011 at 00:26.

Norwegians do it again in France

Norway tucked another Tour de France victory under its belt after winning today’s Gap to Pinerolo stage.

Published on 20th July, 2011 at 19:24
by John Price.

Norwegians power to Tour de France cycling history

Three Norwegian cyclists on today’s podium following stage 16 have been highly praised as the Tour de France reaches its final few days.

Published on 19th July, 2011 at 20:15
by John Price.
Last Updated on 21st July 2011 at 11:01.

Thor Hushovd wins and wanes in France

Cycling prodigy Thor Hushovd went from boom to bust today, coming in 142nd place across the finish line.

Published on 16th July, 2011 at 21:55
by John Price.
Last Updated on 21st July 2011 at 10:59.

Norway vying for World Cup glory

The Norwegian Women senior side is hoping to repeat their 1995 performance in Germany, Wednesday.

Published on 28th June, 2011 at 11:54
by John Price.

Aalesund plays football against Welsh

Football fans’ wait for the new football season to begin is nearly over. Results of the Europa League draw show Norway is heading to Neath.

Published on 21st June, 2011 at 12:49
by John Price.
Last Updated on 22nd June 2011 at 21:00.

Petter Northug seals it for Norway

Norway proved to be again the world’s best country when it comes to skiing competitions, after today’s last day of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships ended with two medals for the host…

Published on 6th March, 2011 at 20:52
by Alexandra Spinu.

More victories for Norway

Norway won first place in the Men’s 4x10 km Relay today, in what was called one of the most exciting relays ever.

Published on 4th March, 2011 at 21:07
by Alexandra Spinu.
Last Updated on 6th March 2011 at 20:56.

Norway lands silver and bronze team sprints

It was another winning day for the Norwegians at Holmenkollen today but the gold was just out of reach for the Men’s team, in a battle between Norway Sweden, Finland, and Canada.

Published on 2nd March, 2011 at 21:38
by Alexandra Spinu.

Wobbly waxing stops Swedes’ Holmenkollen happiness

Sweden is having a terrible time for now in the World Skiing Championships at Holmenkollen after yesterday’s waxing “fiasco” left them looking on at their Norwegian competitors.

Published on 2nd March, 2011 at 10:55
by Michael Sandelson.

Silver and bronze for Norway

Norway’s Eldar Rønning and Martin Johnsrud Sundby won silver and bronze medals in the Men’s 15 km classic race at Ski VM in Oslo today.

Published on 1st March, 2011 at 23:14
by Alexandra Spinu.

Updated: Bjørgen to drop Team Sprint Classic

Triple gold medallist Marit Bjørgen has decided not to compete in tomorrow’s Ladies Team Sprint Classic at Holmenkollen.

Published on 1st March, 2011 at 09:34
by Michael Sandelson.
Last Updated on 1st March 2011 at 23:15.

Golden Northug sweeps past Sweden

Petter Northug won today’s 30 km men’s pursuit race, beating the Russian duo Maxim Vylegzhanin and Ilia Chernousov.

Published on 27th February, 2011 at 22:32
by Alexandra Spinu.

Bjørgen’s victory boosts disheartening Norwegian day

Marit Bjørgen’s gold in today’s 15 km pursuit after 39:08.6 seconds was another feather in Norway’s cap after Thursday’s victory. Feathers drooped otherwise.

Published on 26th February, 2011 at 20:50
by Alexandra Spinu.

Bjørgen wins Norway’s gold number 100

Today’s first final of the FIS Ski World Championships 2011 brought the first gold medal for Norway after Marit Bjørgen won the Ladies Free Sprint final at Holmenkollen.

Published on 24th February, 2011 at 22:17
by Alexandra Spinu.

Yssouf Koné returns to Norway for Vålerenga

Ivorian football striker Yssouf Koné has signed a three-year contract with Norway’s vice champion Vålerenga.

Published on 31st January, 2011 at 13:26
by Alexandra Spinu.

Norway fifth time European champion

Norway has become European Handball Champion again after beating Sweden in today’s match 25-20.

Published on 19th December, 2010 at 20:27
by Alexandra Spinu.

Norway does the Dutch in

Norway has secured a place in the European Championship’s semi-finals after defeating the Netherlands in the last match of the main round.

Published on 16th December, 2010 at 12:38
by Alexandra Spinu.

Norway falls for Sweden

Norway’s handball team had to concede defeat to Sweden’s superior skills at the EHF Euro 2010 Championships yesterday.

Published on 13th December, 2010 at 09:16
by Alexandra Spinu.

Norway wins European Curling Championship

Norway’s curling team has won the European Curling Championship in Switzerland after winning 5-3 over Denmark.

Published on 12th December, 2010 at 13:04
by Alexandra Spinu.

Marit Bjørgen six victories away from world record

Marit Bjørgen has added another victory to her list of records, winning the Women’s 10km classic in Davos, Switzerland.

Published on 12th December, 2010 at 12:46
by Alexandra Spinu.

Norwegian handball girls hammer Hungary

Norway’s handball team is through to face Sweden after beating Hungary with a convincing victory in the EHF Euro 2010 Championships.

Published on 11th December, 2010 at 09:27
by Alexandra Spinu.

Norway II wins first team sprint of season

Norway’s second team won the first team sprint of the season in Düsseldorf today.

Published on 5th December, 2010 at 20:22
by Alexandra Spinu.

Bjørgen with a triple Finnish

Marit Bjørgen continued her perfect start to the FIS World Cup with victory in the 10 km Freestyle Handicap Pursuit in Kuusamo, Finland.

Published on 28th November, 2010 at 15:18
by Alexandra Spinu.