National Team
German basketball coach Álex Mumbrú to remain in hospital longer
German basketball national coach Álex Mumbrú must stay longer than planned in a Barcelona hospital due to pancreatitis. The stay now exceeds four weeks, despite an initial three-week estimate. The federation still hopes for his return for the World Cup qualifiers starting late November.
Basketball coach Álex Mumbrú released from clinic after four weeks
German basketball coach Álex Mumbrú has left the clinic in Barcelona after a four-week hospital stay. The 46-year-old is recovering from pancreatitis that affected him during the European Championship. It remains unclear if he will return in time for the World Cup qualifiers.
Nicklas Bäckström returns to Tre Kronor after eight years
Swedish national team coach Sam Hallam has named his first roster of the season for the Finland Hockey Games, highlighting the return of veteran Nicklas Bäckström. The Brynäs forward, absent from Tre Kronor since the 2017 World Championship gold, expressed immediate enthusiasm for the call-up. The squad includes several debutants and aims to build momentum ahead of the 2026 Milano Olympics.
Swedish football association negotiates with Graham Potter
The Swedish Football Association has begun negotiations with Graham Potter for the national team coach position. The Englishman is seen as the main candidate following Jon Dahl Tomasson's dismissal. Potter, recently sacked from West Ham, has openly expressed interest in the role.
Klas Dahlbeck set to return to Sweden with Malmö Redhawks
Swedish national team defenseman Klas Dahlbeck, 34, is reportedly joining Malmö Redhawks in the SHL next season after ending his stint abroad. The move follows his family's relocation near Malmö and speculation about a return to Skåne.