Sweden’s latest step comes after the Japan Olympic Committee reportedly decided this week that it plans not to pursue the 2030 Winter Games with Sapporo, which had been one of the early candidates. A ...

With ABBA releasing their first new album in four decades, Sweden is having a moment in the sun. Ironic since, this time of year, it doesn’t really have a sun.

The Swedes are somewhat puzzled. After all, the IOC — struggling to find options for 2030 and backed into a corner with time running out — opened the door for Sweden in January to make a bid ...