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January 2000
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Slovenia survives Iceland’s second-half comeback to win 27–26
Slovenia completed its Men’s EHF EURO 2000 preliminary round with a 27–26 victory over Iceland in Zagreb on 27 January. A 17–12 half-time lead appeared substantial, but Iceland won the second half 14–10. Slovenia retained only one goal of its opening five-goal advantage, enough to collect a second group victory.
Read full reportSpain beats Germany 27–25 to complete its semi-final qualifying group campaign
Spain completed the preliminary round of the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 with a 27–25 victory over Germany in Rijeka on 27 January. Spain led 12–9 at the interval. Germany outscored Spain 16–15 in the second half, but the Spanish team protected enough of its opening advantage to finish the match two goals ahead.
Read full reportKonrad Hari wins second Les Orres European Cup downhill
Konrad Hari won the second men's European Cup downhill at Les Orres on 27 January 2000. The Swiss racer's 1:20.36 put him 0.35 seconds ahead of Italy's Ivan Bormolini. Austria's Roland Assinger was third, 0.47 seconds behind Hari and 0.12 behind Bormolini.
Read full reportBOZZETTO Mathieu wins the men's parallel slalom at Tandadalen (SWE): 27 January 2000
BOZZETTO Mathieu finished first in the men's parallel slalom at Tandadalen (SWE) on 27 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Snowboard World Cup.
Read full reportManuela Riegler wins the Tandadalen 2000 women’s parallel slalom
Manuela Riegler led Rosey Fletcher and Isabelle Blanc in the women’s parallel slalom at the Tandadalen World Cup stop.
Read full reportDetroit Pistons 102–117 Charlotte Hornets: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
Charlotte Hornets defeated Detroit Pistons 117–102 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Detroit Pistons with the home Charlotte Hornets.
Read full reportOrlando Magic 90–102 Cleveland Cavaliers: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Orlando Magic 102–90 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Orlando Magic with the home Cleveland Cavaliers.
Read full reportLos Angeles Clippers 90–99 Dallas Mavericks: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
Dallas Mavericks defeated Los Angeles Clippers 99–90 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Los Angeles Clippers with the home Dallas Mavericks.
Read full reportGolden State Warriors 115–110 Houston Rockets: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
Golden State Warriors defeated Houston Rockets 115–110 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Golden State Warriors with the home Houston Rockets.
Read full reportMinnesota Timberwolves 80–92 San Antonio Spurs: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
San Antonio Spurs defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 92–80 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves with the home San Antonio Spurs.
Read full reportUtah Jazz 75–85 Portland Trail Blazers: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Utah Jazz 85–75 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Utah Jazz with the home Portland Trail Blazers.
Read full reportNew Jersey Nets 106–108 Vancouver Grizzlies: NBA regular season, 27 January 2000
Vancouver Grizzlies defeated New Jersey Nets 108–106 on 27 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting New Jersey Nets with the home Vancouver Grizzlies.
Read full reportAtlanta Thrashers 1–4 Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL regular season, 27 January 2000
Atlanta Thrashers 1–4 Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportColorado Avalanche 4–6 Chicago Blackhawks: NHL regular season, 27 January 2000
Colorado Avalanche 4–6 Chicago Blackhawks in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportFlorida Panthers 2–4 Philadelphia Flyers: NHL regular season, 27 January 2000
Florida Panthers 2–4 Philadelphia Flyers in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportLos Angeles Kings 6–2 Nashville Predators: NHL regular season, 27 January 2000
Los Angeles Kings 6–2 Nashville Predators in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportPhoenix Coyotes 4–2 Carolina Hurricanes: NHL regular season, 27 January 2000
Phoenix Coyotes 4–2 Carolina Hurricanes in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportToronto Maple Leafs 4–3 New York Rangers: NHL regular season, 27 January 2000
Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 New York Rangers in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportPatrick Wirth and Christoph Gruber share Les Orres downhill victory
Patrick Wirth and Christoph Gruber shared victory in the men's European Cup downhill at Les Orres on 26 January 2000. Both Austrians recorded 1:20.32 and were classified jointly first. Switzerland's Konrad Hari finished third, 0.34 seconds behind the equal winning time.
Read full reportSOININEN Jani wins the men's individual large hill at Hakuba (JPN): 26 January 2000
SOININEN Jani finished first in the men's individual large hill at Hakuba (JPN) on 26 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.
Read full reportMathieu Bozzetto wins the Tandadalen 2000 men’s parallel giant slalom
Mathieu Bozzetto led Felix Stadler and Nicolas Huet in the men’s parallel giant slalom at the Tandadalen World Cup stop.
Read full reportPhoenix Suns 93–87 Philadelphia 76ers: NBA regular season, 26 January 2000
Phoenix Suns defeated Philadelphia 76ers 93–87 on 26 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Phoenix Suns with the home Philadelphia 76ers.
Read full reportBoston Celtics 89–111 Orlando Magic: NBA regular season, 26 January 2000
Orlando Magic defeated Boston Celtics 111–89 on 26 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Boston Celtics with the home Orlando Magic.
Read full reportWashington Wizards 105–120 Toronto Raptors: NBA regular season, 26 January 2000
Toronto Raptors defeated Washington Wizards 120–105 on 26 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Washington Wizards with the home Toronto Raptors.
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