Category: Sports

Erlend Sundstrøm sets world record cycling the entire length of Norway in under a week Jo Christian Weldingh Oslo Norwegians are known for being outdoorsy. Hiking, cross-country-skiing, and cycling are common hobbies among Norwegians,...

Heading “home” to Minnesota Michael Kleiner The Norwegian American Mats Zuccarello’s loyalty to Norway influenced his decision on the next team he chose to play for, and he returned home to announce his new...

Playing like a girl M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway Around the world, football, or soccer as it’s called in the United States (see box), is among the oldest and most widespread of women’s team...

Warholm sets European record, Iuel qualifies for World Championships at Bislett Games Jo Christian Weldingh Oslo Karsten Warholm, 23, easily won the 400-meter hurdles race in the 2019 Bislett Games, June 13, running the...

Former NFL quarterback plays for good causes Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. Boomer Esiason’s notoriety began as an NFL quarterback, where he had a 14-year run (1984-97) playing with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets,...

Ada Hegerberg comments draw ire from Martin Ødegård Jo Christian Weldingh Oslo, Norway “Maybe you should find something better to do, and not disturb the national (women’s soccer) team’s preparations for the World Cup?...

Déjà vu all over again Jo Christian Weldingh Oslo, Norway After beating archrival Arendal in three straight matches, Elverum Handball Club took a sweet revenge by taking home their eighth consecutive Grundigligaen men’s handball...

In the women’s handball championships, Vipers Kristiansand continues winning streak Jo Christian Weldingh Oslo, Norway Vipers Kristiansand had to dig deep to secure the season’s third and last title, but in the end, Vipers...

The Norwegian women’s soccer team aims to bring a medal home from France Jo Christian Weldingh Oslo Norway’s women’s national soccer team enters this year’s World Cup in France as an underdog, a team...

World Cup preview Michael Kleiner The Norwegian American The Americans are coming to France and there’s reason for the other 23 countries to be worried. • 26-0. That’s how much the U.S. team outscored...