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2000.
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January 2000
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Russia maintains its winning start with a 25–23 result against Iceland
Russia completed the first three days of the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 with a third successive win, defeating Iceland 25–23 in Rijeka on 23 January. Russia led 15–14 at half-time and added another goal to its advantage after the break. The result kept Russia unbeaten alongside Sweden in Group B.
Read full reportSpain withstands Ukraine’s second-half response to win 27–24
Spain made it three victories from three preliminary matches at the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 with a 27–24 win over Ukraine in Zagreb on 23 January. A 17–11 first-half advantage proved decisive. Ukraine won the second half 13–10, halving the deficit, but Spain retained enough of its opening lead to secure another two points.
Read full reportAAMODT Kjetil Andre wins the men's combined at Kitzbuehel (AUT): 23 January 2000
AAMODT Kjetil Andre finished first in the men's combined at Kitzbuehel (AUT) on 23 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup.
Read full reportNISSEN Kyle wins the men's aerials at Heavenly, CA (USA): 23 January 2000
NISSEN Kyle finished first in the men's aerials at Heavenly, CA (USA) on 23 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Freestyle World Cup.
Read full reportBRENNER Veronica wins the women's aerials at Heavenly, CA (USA): 23 January 2000
BRENNER Veronica finished first in the women's aerials at Heavenly, CA (USA) on 23 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Freestyle World Cup.
Read full reportSCHMITT Martin wins the men's individual large hill at Sapporo (JPN): 23 January 2000
SCHMITT Martin finished first in the men's individual large hill at Sapporo (JPN) on 23 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.
Read full reportLeeds United beat Sunderland 2-1 in the Premier League
Sunderland 1-2 Leeds United was the completed 1999/00 Premier League result on 23 January 2000.
Read full reportSeattle SuperSonics 77–94 Toronto Raptors: NBA regular season, 23 January 2000
Toronto Raptors defeated Seattle SuperSonics 94–77 on 23 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Seattle SuperSonics with the home Toronto Raptors.
Read full reportDallas Mavericks 99–91 Detroit Pistons: NBA regular season, 23 January 2000
Dallas Mavericks defeated Detroit Pistons 99–91 on 23 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Dallas Mavericks with the home Detroit Pistons.
Read full reportMiami Heat 88–101 Houston Rockets: NBA regular season, 23 January 2000
Houston Rockets defeated Miami Heat 101–88 on 23 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Miami Heat with the home Houston Rockets.
Read full reportOrlando Magic 102–89 Los Angeles Clippers: NBA regular season, 23 January 2000
Orlando Magic defeated Los Angeles Clippers 102–89 on 23 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Orlando Magic with the home Los Angeles Clippers.
Read full reportMinnesota Timberwolves 99–81 Golden State Warriors: NBA regular season, 23 January 2000
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Golden State Warriors 99–81 on 23 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves with the home Golden State Warriors.
Read full reportColorado Avalanche 2–3 Los Angeles Kings: NHL regular season, 23 January 2000
Colorado Avalanche 2–3 Los Angeles Kings in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportDallas Stars 3–2 Chicago Blackhawks: NHL regular season, 23 January 2000
Dallas Stars 3–2 Chicago Blackhawks in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportNashville Predators 2–1 Vancouver Canucks: NHL regular season, 23 January 2000
Nashville Predators 2–1 Vancouver Canucks in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportPhiladelphia Flyers 4–4 Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL regular season, 23 January 2000
Philadelphia Flyers 4–4 Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportSan Jose Sharks 2–3 Phoenix Coyotes: NHL regular season, 23 January 2000
San Jose Sharks 2–3 Phoenix Coyotes in the 1999–2000 NHL regular season.
Read full reportJesper Parnevik edges Rory Sabbatini to win the Bob Hope Classic
Jesper Parnevik won the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on 23 January 2000, completing the five-round tournament in 331 strokes, 27 under par. The Swede finished one stroke ahead of South Africa’s Rory Sabbatini. Unlike the four-round events that preceded it on the PGA Tour calendar, the Hope championship required players to sustain their scoring across 90 holes.
Read full reportSt. Louis Rams beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11-6 in the 1999 NFL Conference Championships
St. Louis Rams defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11-6 in the 1999 NFL Conference Championships on 23 January 2000.
Read full reportTennessee Titans beat Jacksonville Jaguars 33-14 in the 1999 NFL Conference Championships
Tennessee Titans defeated Jacksonville Jaguars 33-14 in the 1999 NFL Conference Championships on 23 January 2000.
Read full reportAnna Hellman wins the Graechen 2000 women’s World Cup halfpipe
Anna Hellman led Anna Olofsson and Sabine Wehr-Hasler in the women’s halfpipe at the Graechen World Cup stop.
Read full reportAston Villa and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League
Aston Villa 0-0 Chelsea was the completed 1999/00 Premier League result on 22 January 2000.
Read full reportBradford City beat Watford 3-2 in the Premier League
Bradford City 3-2 Watford was the completed 1999/00 Premier League result on 22 January 2000.
Read full reportDerby County and Coventry City drew 0-0 in the Premier League
Derby County 0-0 Coventry City was the completed 1999/00 Premier League result on 22 January 2000.
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