Heerenveen

Speedskating: Another World Cup circuit concludes as the long-trackers of all distances convene in Heerenveen, Netherlands.

USATODAY.com - Ohno refuses to slow down 2005

• Speedskating: KC Boutiette won an allround competition in Heerenveen, Netherlands, matching last week's feat by his wife, Jennifer Rodriguez.

USATODAY.com - Hamman lifts USATODAY.com's weekly honor 2003

In 2001, Faber moved from Leeuwarden to its current location in Heerenveen.

Faber’s 2009 Fireplace Collection 2009

In 2008, Middlesbrough plunked down $22 million on Brazilian striker Afonso Alves, who had scored an impressive 47 goals in just 39 games for SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie.

European Soccer's Darkened Window Jonathan Clegg 2012

Sidney Govou has moved to Evian from Panathinaikos on a free transfer while Gerald Sibon yes, the Gerald Sibon is back in the Netherlands with Heerenveen after leaving Melbourne Heart.

From Alexis Sánchez to Manuel Neuer: Our European transfers round-up 2011

Olympic champion Shani Davis finished the World Cup season unbeaten in the 1,000 meters and also won the 1,500 race and season title at the finale in Heerenveen, Netherlands.

Lindsey Vonn wraps season with another weekly honor 2010

Our first stop was in Berlin, Germany and then to Heerenveen, Netherlands.

J-Rod's journal: First athletes in the village 2010

Heerenveen (Netherlands) 2, Steaua Bucharest (Romania) 3

USATODAY.com 2006

World Cup (final week); Heerenveen, Netherlands: Olympic medalists Davis, Hedrick and Joey Cheek took top three finishes over the weekend and in the final season standings.

USATODAY.com - Athlete of the Week Ligety takes another first 2006

Results from Heerenveen, Netherlands (all overall finishers; top 10s in events):

USATODAY.com - Athlete of the Week Cheek sprints out of shadows 2006