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5 things to know about women’s Olympic curling

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Sweden loses Red Wings’ Johan Franzen for Olympics

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Russians face high stakes in Olympic men’s hockey

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

LA Galaxy sign Swedish midfielder Stefan Ishikazi

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FILE In this April 6, 2013, file photo, Canada skip Brad Jacobs, center, makes a shot as second, E.J. Harnden, right, and lead Ryan Harnden sweep during a page 3-4 playoff draw against Denmark at the World Men's Curling Championship in Victoria, British Columbia. After a breakthrough year in 2013 in which his rink became Canadian champion before romping through Olympic trials, Jacobs heads to the Sochi Games as the big favorite for the gold medal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward, File)

5 things to know about men’s Olympic curling

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller, of Switzerland, makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Winnipeg Jets, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Small hockey nations still have Olympic dreams

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Swedish minister snubs Sochi opening ceremony

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In this April 4, 2012 photo made available by the University of Goteborg in Sweden, the Swedish research team practices before the operations to transplant wombs at the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden. Nine women in Sweden have successfully received transplanted wombs donated from relatives and will soon try to become pregnant, the doctor in charge of the pioneering project has revealed. &#8220;This is a new kind of surgery,&#8221; Dr. Mats Brannstrom told The Associated Press. Brannstrom is leading the initiative at the University of Goteborg and will run workshops for other doctors on how to perform womb transplants later this year. &#8220;We have no textbook to look at,&#8221; he said. (AP Photo/University of Goteborg, Johan Wingborg)

Swedish doctors transplant wombs into 9 women

By Malin Rising and Maria Cheng - Associated Press

In this April 4, 2012 photo made available by the University of Goteborg in Sweden, the Swedish research team practices before the operations to transplant wombs at the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden. Nine women in Sweden have successfully received transplanted wombs donated from relatives and will soon try to become pregnant, the doctor in charge of the pioneering project has revealed. “This is a new kind of surgery,” Dr. Mats Brannstrom told The Associated Press. Brannstrom is leading the initiative at the University of Goteborg and will run workshops for other doctors on how to perform womb transplants later this year. “We have no textbook to look at,” he said. (AP Photo/University of Goteborg, Johan Wingborg)

Swedish doctors transplant wombs into 9 women

By MALIN RISING and MARIA CHENG - Associated Press

Sweden's Nicklas Backstrom congratulates goalie Henrik Lundqvist after Sweden beat Finland 3-0 in a preliminary round men's ice hockey game at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Caps’ Nicklas Backstrom named to Swedish Olympic team

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, celebrates his goal with teammate Mike Green during third period NHL hockey action against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Toronto won 2-1. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

American or not, Capitals share their thanks

By Chuck Gormley - CSNwashington.com

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup qualifying playoff second leg soccer match between Sweden and Portugal in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday, Nov.19, 2013. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

2014 World Cup: Field taking shape with only one vacancy to fill

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

U.S. President Barack Obama waves upon arrival at Arlanda Airport, in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, with the Swedish flag and guard of honor in the background. President Barack Obama is opening a three-day overseas trip with a stop in the Swedish capital of Stockholm. Air Force One touched down Wednesday morning after an overnight flight from Washington. During his stay in Stockholm, Obama will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and King Carl XVI Gustaf. He will also meet with other Nordic leaders from Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Norway. (AP Photo/Scanpix Sweden, Anders Wiklund)

In Sweden, Obama to showcase common global goals on way to G-20

By Josh Lederman - Associated Press

U.S. President Barack Obama, right, and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, left, converse during their bilateral meeting at the Rosenbad Building, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Stockholm, Sweden. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama lavishes praise on Sweden, sees lessons for U.S. on energy policy, government spending

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times