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2000.
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January 2000
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Lövgren scores 11 as Sweden beat Denmark at European championship
Sweden recorded a second consecutive European men’s handball championship win by defeating Denmark 29–22 in Rijeka on 22 January 2000.
Read full reportCroatia overturns half-time deficit to edge Germany 21–20
Host Croatia earned its first win at the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 with a 21–20 victory over Germany in Zagreb on 22 January. Germany held a 12–11 lead at half-time, but Croatia won the second half 10–8 to reverse the result. The one-goal finish came in front of an officially recorded crowd of 9,500.
Read full reportResende’s ten goals help Portugal defeat Iceland 28–25
Portugal made it two wins from two matches at the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 with a 28–25 victory over Iceland in Rijeka on 22 January. Portugal held a narrow 14–13 half-time advantage and extended it by winning the second half 14–12. Iceland remained without a point after its opening defeat against Sweden.
Read full reportDujshebaev and Xepkin score seven each as Spain beats Norway 25–21
Spain secured a second consecutive win at the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 by defeating Norway 25–21 in Zagreb on 22 January. The Spanish team established a 13–9 half-time advantage and preserved that four-goal margin through a second half in which both teams scored 12. Norway’s loss followed its opening defeat against France.
Read full reportRussia overcomes Pajovič’s ten goals to beat Slovenia 27–23
Russia earned a second consecutive Men’s EHF EURO 2000 victory by beating Slovenia 27–23 in Rijeka on 22 January. Russia led 16–12 at half-time and maintained that four-goal gap as both sides scored 11 after the interval. Slovenia suffered its second defeat, following a one-goal opening loss against Portugal.
Read full reportCazal scores eight as France holds off Ukraine 24–22
France followed its opening victory over Norway with a 24–22 win against Ukraine at the Men’s EHF EURO 2000 in Zagreb on 22 January. France led 12–9 at half-time. Ukraine scored 13 goals to France’s 12 after the break, narrowing the gap without overturning the result. France therefore remained unbeaten after its first two preliminary matches.
Read full reportCAVAGNOUD Regine wins the women's downhill at Cortina d'Ampezzo (ITA): 22 January 2000
CAVAGNOUD Regine finished first in the women's downhill at Cortina d'Ampezzo (ITA) on 22 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup.
Read full reportSTROBL Fritz wins the men's downhill at Kitzbuehel (AUT): 22 January 2000
STROBL Fritz finished first in the men's downhill at Kitzbuehel (AUT) on 22 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup.
Read full reportLAHTELA Janne wins the men's moguls at Heavenly, CA (USA): 22 January 2000
LAHTELA Janne finished first in the men's moguls at Heavenly, CA (USA) on 22 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Freestyle World Cup.
Read full reportBATTELLE Ann wins the women's moguls heavenly, ca (usa) at Heavenly, CA (USA): 22 January 2000
BATTELLE Ann finished first in the women's moguls heavenly, ca (usa) at Heavenly, CA (USA) on 22 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): 22 January 2000
SCHMITT Martin finished first in the men's individual large hill at Sapporo (JPN) on 22 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.
Read full reportRYGL Ladislav wins the men's individual gundersen large hill/15 km at Liberec (CZE): 22 January 2000
RYGL Ladislav finished first in the men's individual gundersen large hill/15 km at Liberec (CZE) on 22 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup.
Read full reportSTERNER Fredrik wins the men's halfpipe at Graechen (SUI): 22 January 2000
STERNER Fredrik finished first in the men's halfpipe at Graechen (SUI) on 22 January 2000. The competition was part of the FIS Snowboard World Cup.
Read full reportVancouver Canucks 3–3 Edmonton Oilers: NHL 1999-2000, 22 January 2000
Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers drew 3–3 on 22 January 2000 in the NHL 1999-2000. The fixture was played in Skyreach Centre, Edmonton.
Read full reportLiverpool and Middlesbrough drew 0-0 in the Premier League
Liverpool 0-0 Middlesbrough was the completed 1999/00 Premier League result on 22 January 2000.
Read full reportDallas Mavericks 95–98 New Jersey Nets: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
New Jersey Nets defeated Dallas Mavericks 98–95 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Dallas Mavericks with the home New Jersey Nets.
Read full reportIndiana Pacers 97–103 Philadelphia 76ers: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Philadelphia 76ers defeated Indiana Pacers 103–97 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Indiana Pacers with the home Philadelphia 76ers.
Read full reportBoston Celtics 96–110 Charlotte Hornets: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Charlotte Hornets defeated Boston Celtics 110–96 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Boston Celtics with the home Charlotte Hornets.
Read full reportWashington Wizards 93–111 Atlanta Hawks: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Atlanta Hawks defeated Washington Wizards 111–93 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Washington Wizards with the home Atlanta Hawks.
Read full reportDetroit Pistons 92–98 Chicago Bulls: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Chicago Bulls defeated Detroit Pistons 98–92 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Detroit Pistons with the home Chicago Bulls.
Read full reportNew York Knicks 83–96 San Antonio Spurs: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
San Antonio Spurs defeated New York Knicks 96–83 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting New York Knicks with the home San Antonio Spurs.
Read full reportCleveland Cavaliers 88–101 Phoenix Suns: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Phoenix Suns defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 101–88 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers with the home Phoenix Suns.
Read full reportPortland Trail Blazers 95–91 Los Angeles Lakers: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Los Angeles Lakers 95–91 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Portland Trail Blazers with the home Los Angeles Lakers.
Read full reportUtah Jazz 104–101 Sacramento Kings: NBA regular season, 22 January 2000
Utah Jazz defeated Sacramento Kings 104–101 on 22 January 2000 in the NBA regular season. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Utah Jazz with the home Sacramento Kings.
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