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Norway, Sweden ski to cross-country relay wins

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:27:37 GMT

BEITOSTOLEN, Norway (AP) -- Norway's men won the opening World Cup cross-country ski relay on Sunday while Sweden took the women's event.
Source: Sports Illustrated

Groves wins a screamin' World Cup gold

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:25:37 GMT

Hamar, Norway -- Canadian speed skater Kristina Groves is normally very reserved when she finishes a race. There's no flash, no fist pumping, no pro-football style end-zone theatrics when she crosses the line.
Source: Sports News Canada

Outrage as vandals wreck gingerbread town

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:15:50 GMT

Several hundred gingerbread houses were smashed to pieces as vandals broke into a tent that harboured "the world's biggest gingerbread town" in downtown Bergen last night.
Source: Kristine Lowe

WRESTLING: Byers wins gold, Rupp and Betts take silvers at Vantaa Cup in Finland

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:15:06 GMT

VANTAA, Finland – Dremiel Byers (Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Army) captured a gold medal at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. on the first day of the 30th annual Vantaa Cup. Byers defeated U.S. teammate Brandon Rupp (Colorado Springs, Colo.
Source: United States Olympic Committee

Groves wins World Cup gold

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:34:25 GMT

HAMAR, Norway — Canada's Kristina Groves climbed to the top of the World Cup podium for the first time this season on Sunday.
Source: Canada.com

Sweden wins women's World Cup relay

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:16:53 GMT

BEITOSTOLEN, Norway — Charlotte Kalla’s strong anchor leg has helped Sweden win a women’s World Cup cross-country ski relay.
Source: Boston Herald

Charity says reindeer do not belong at theme parks

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:00:37 GMT

The head of an animal welfare charity has urged people to boycott Kent Christmas attractions that feature reindeer.
Source: Kent News

Canadian speedskater Groves wins gold

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:04:55 GMT

Kristina Groves of Ottawa won her first World Cup gold of the season on Sunday, prevailing in the 1,500-metre race in Hamar, Norway. Groves was a decisive winner, crossing in a time of one minute, 55.16 seconds.
Source: CBC News

Quoted in 'Norway gives city a Glasgow kiss'

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:36 GMT

said in Times Online:

I understand that it gives a gloomy picture of Glasgow ... The fact is that the authorities have invested money in Glasgow but it has not been enough in some parts of the city. Actually, some people who come to Norway, one of the richest countries worldwide, are shocked as well when they arrive in our capital, Oslo, because of some social problems here.

Quoted in 'Norway gives city a Glasgow kiss'

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:05:36 GMT

said in Times Online:

This does not express or reflect Norway’s view of Scotland or Glasgow ... There are strong bonds between Scotland and Norway and we have a vibrant Norwegian community in Glasgow and Scotland.

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:43:37 GMT

SALOU, SPAIN - OCTOBER 04: Henning Solberg of Norway and Cato Menkerud of Norway compete in their VK Stobart Ford Focus during Leg 3 of the WRC Rally de Espana on October 04, 2009 in Salou, Spain.

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:53:19 GMT

SALOU, SPAIN - OCTOBER 04: Petter Solberg of Norway and Phil Mills of Great Britain compete in their Citroen C 4 during Leg 3 of the WRC Rally de Espana on October 04 in Salou, Spain.

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