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Lindsey Vonn takes a low-risk approach and places 14th in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn takes a low-risk approach and places 14th in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40Lindsey Vonn has finished 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40.
Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she's crazy to return to ski racing at age 40
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she's crazy to return to ski racing at age 40Lindsey Vonn didn’t just pop into the hospital one day for a new titanium knee and then decide on the way out that she wanted to return to downhill ski racing.
Shiffrin recovering after abdominal surgery to clean out deep puncture wound suffered in race crash
Read full article: Shiffrin recovering after abdominal surgery to clean out deep puncture wound suffered in race crashMikaela Shiffrin is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery on Thursday night to clean out a puncture wound she received in a giant slalom crash two weeks ago.
Cornelia Huetter of Austria wins first-ever women's World Cup downhill held on Birds of Prey course
Read full article: Cornelia Huetter of Austria wins first-ever women's World Cup downhill held on Birds of Prey courseCornelia Huetter of Austria navigated the tricky and steep terrain to win the first-ever women’s World Cup downhill held on the Birds of Prey course.
Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
Read full article: Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts saySaudi Arabia says that to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, it will build or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports and public transport in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators.
2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
Read full article: 2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble' and not see real life, Saudi rights activist saysA Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” that doesn't reflect real life there.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Read full article: Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.
Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver Creek
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn will serve as a forerunner, test out the course before World Cup races at Beaver CreekLindsey Vonn will test out the downhill and super-G courses as a forerunner before the World Cup races this weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive in ski racing return at age 40
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive in ski racing return at age 40Lindsey Vonn is encouraged by how close she is to being competitive again in her ski racing return at 40 years old.
Lindsey Vonn competes in a pair of downhills, another step on her comeback trail at the age of 40
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn competes in a pair of downhills, another step on her comeback trail at the age of 40Lindsey Vonn finished in the middle of the pack in a pair of lower-level downhill events as she competed for the first time in nearly six years.
American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old
Read full article: American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years oldAmerican ski racer Lindsey Vonn darted through the shadows on the speed course at Copper Mountain on a frigid morning.
Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalom
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalomAmerican skier Mikaela Shiffrin says she suffered an abrasion on her left hip when crashing during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race.
Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
Read full article: Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risksTwo United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month.
Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom and takes quest for her 100th victory to North America
Read full article: Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom and takes quest for her 100th victory to North AmericaMikaela Shiffrin has earned her record-extending 99th career World Cup win to take the quest for victory No. 100 to North America.
US skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins 1st World Cup slalom of season for her 98th career victory
Read full article: US skier Mikaela Shiffrin wins 1st World Cup slalom of season for her 98th career victoryAmerican ski star Mikaela Shiffrin has dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season for her record-extending 98th career win.
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback
Read full article: Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comebackLindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremes
Read full article: Earth's biggest polluters aren't sending leaders to UN climate talks in a year of weather extremesWorld leaders are converging Tuesday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Azerbaijan.
Shiffrin leads skiing World Cup opener after 1st run with overall champion Gut-Behrami not starting
Read full article: Shiffrin leads skiing World Cup opener after 1st run with overall champion Gut-Behrami not startingAmerican ski star Mikaela Shiffrin leads women’s World Cup season opener after the first run.
Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Read full article: Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant AramcoFormer U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco.
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
Read full article: A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccerEngland’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas Tuchel.
Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'
Read full article: Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy.
US ski star Shiffrin to skip downhills in upcoming season as she nears milestone of 100 career wins
Read full article: US ski star Shiffrin to skip downhills in upcoming season as she nears milestone of 100 career winsAmerican ski star Mikaela Shiffrin won’t race downhills in the upcoming World Cup season in which she aims for her 100th career win.
Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFA
Read full article: Phone deal for visiting fans at 2026 World Cup part of Verizon sponsor pact with FIFASoccer fans arriving in North America for the 2026 World Cup have been promised help with their cell phone coverage.
China's Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
Read full article: China's Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigationChina’s Football Association says it has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption.
Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it better
Read full article: Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it betterJapan defeated China’s men’s national team 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that came against one of China’s biggest sporting and geopolitcal rivals in Asia.
Buying tickets for the 2026 Winter Games will be tricky. Sliding could be in Cortina or Lake Placid
Read full article: Buying tickets for the 2026 Winter Games will be tricky. Sliding could be in Cortina or Lake PlacidTickets are about to go on sale for the next Olympics and nobody is quite sure if one of the major Winter Games venues will be ready in time.
Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit
Read full article: Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exitGregg Berhalter was fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach, nine days after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed doubts he was the right person to remain in charge for the 2026 World Cup.
US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire Berhalter
Read full article: US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire BerhalterThe United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on a questionable second-half goal by Mathías Olivera, a defeat that will increase pressure on the U.S. Soccer Federation to remove coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup.
US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balance
Read full article: US prepared to face South American power Uruguay with its Copa America future hanging in the balanceThe U.S. is prepared to face South American power Uruguay on Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium with its future in the Copa America tournament hanging in the balance.
Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 win
Read full article: Messi and Argentina overcome Canada and poor surface, start Copa America title defense with 2-0 winLionel Messi’s through ball led to Julián Álvarez’s goal in the 49th minute, then he assisted on Lautaro Martínez’s goal in the 88th as Argentina began the defense of its Copa America title with a 2-0 victory over Canada.
Kylian Mbappé due for tests on his broken nose as France gets 'positive' news on the striker
Read full article: Kylian Mbappé due for tests on his broken nose as France gets 'positive' news on the strikerKylian Mbappé is due to have tests on his broken nose on Wednesday as France tried to assess what part he could play in the European Championship.
Weghorst returns from World Cup clash with Messi and lifts Netherlands to beat Poland at Euro 2024
Read full article: Weghorst returns from World Cup clash with Messi and lifts Netherlands to beat Poland at Euro 2024Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst loves to make a big impression off the bench and he did it again late in a 2-1 win over Poland at the European Championship.
FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma
Read full article: FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diplomaWorld Cup and Champions League winners have been learning about the soccer industry at FIFA this week alongside club founders and front-office leaders.
US downhill skier Breezy Johnson banned for 14 months for breaking anti-doping rules
Read full article: US downhill skier Breezy Johnson banned for 14 months for breaking anti-doping rulesDownhill skier Breezy Johnson has been banned for 14 months for three violations of anti-doping rules and can't race until December.
USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and women
Read full article: USA Basketball learns its groupings for the Paris Olympics. Tough draws await the men and womenUSA Basketball’s men’s team will see Serbia and South Sudan in two of its three group-stage games at the Paris Olympics, while the U.S. women will open their schedule in a gold-medal-game rematch against Japan in France.
Swiss star Gut-Behrami secures overall and GS titles after finishing 10th at World Cup finals
Read full article: Swiss star Gut-Behrami secures overall and GS titles after finishing 10th at World Cup finalsLara Gut-Behrami has secured the women’s World Cup overall and giant slalom titles after finishing 10th in the GS at the World Cup finals.
Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire year
Read full article: Tyler Adams returns to US roster after hamstring injury that sidelined him for nearly entire yearCaptain Tyler Adams will rejoin the U.S. team for the first time since the World Cup after recovering from a hamstring injury and making just his second club appearance in the past year.
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won
Read full article: Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already wonSaudi Arabia has launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest.
The US women fought to raise the level of soccer worldwide, and now the competition is much tougher
Read full article: The US women fought to raise the level of soccer worldwide, and now the competition is much tougherThe U.S. national team has fought for years to raise the level of women’s soccer across the globe, but that doesn’t make its inevitable losses to teams it once dominated any easier.
Andreas Brehme, scorer of West Germany's winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, dies at 63
Read full article: Andreas Brehme, scorer of West Germany's winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, dies at 63Andreas Brehme, who scored the only goal as West Germany beat Argentina to win the 1990 World Cup final, has died.
Gut-Behrami wins downhill to extend lead over Shiffrin in World Cup overall standings
Read full article: Gut-Behrami wins downhill to extend lead over Shiffrin in World Cup overall standingsLara Gut-Behrami has won a shortened World Cup downhill to close in on the injured Sofia Goggia in the discipline standings.
Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remain
Read full article: Post-World Cup, Qatar is pressing ahead with labor reforms but concerns for migrant workers remainThe enduring image of the 2022 World Cup was Lionel Messi holding aloft soccer’s biggest prize in Qatar's spectacular Lusail Stadium.
Bassino leads Italian teammate Brignone after 1st run of World Cup GS. Shiffrin sits out race
Read full article: Bassino leads Italian teammate Brignone after 1st run of World Cup GS. Shiffrin sits out raceMarta Bassino has edged out Federica Brignone for an Italian 1-2 finish in the tight opening run of a women’s World Cup giant slalom.
Mikaela Shiffrin to skip World Cup ski races in Andorra to allow injured left knee more time to heal
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin to skip World Cup ski races in Andorra to allow injured left knee more time to healAmerican ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin will skip giant slalom and slalom races this weekend in Andorra to give her knee more time to mend.
With 7 matches for the 2026 World Cup, Boston expecting huge economic boost
Read full article: With 7 matches for the 2026 World Cup, Boston expecting huge economic boostOfficials in Boston acknowledged getting seven matches for the 2026 World Cup was more than they expected and offers a much-needed shot in the arm to the city's economy.
SoFi Stadium to install retractable corner seats this spring, increasing field size for soccer
Read full article: SoFi Stadium to install retractable corner seats this spring, increasing field size for soccerSoFi Stadium will begin work Monday on renovations to increase the size of its playing field area in preparation for hosting eight matches during the 2026 World Cup.
2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?
Read full article: 2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?Sunday’s announcement will offer further clarification on dates and magnitude of matches the cities will host.
Injured downhill star Kilde calls for better World Cup race-day schedules to protect athletes
Read full article: Injured downhill star Kilde calls for better World Cup race-day schedules to protect athletesInjured downhill star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde says skiers must be consulted about better World Cup race-day schedules to help protect them.
Shiffrin gets career win 95 in first World Cup slalom after season-ending injury for rival Vlhova
Read full article: Shiffrin gets career win 95 in first World Cup slalom after season-ending injury for rival VlhovaMikaela Shiffrin has earned her record-extending career win 95 by triumphing in a women’s World Cup slalom a day after the American ski star’s main rival sustained a season-ending injury.
Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped by customs over a luxury watch after arriving in Germany
Read full article: Arnold Schwarzenegger stopped by customs over a luxury watch after arriving in GermanyArnold Schwarzenegger was stopped for hours by customs at Munich Airport after entering Germany with a luxury watch that was potentially to be auctioned at a charity event.
Downhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde to have 2nd operation after high-speed crash at Wengen
Read full article: Downhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde to have 2nd operation after high-speed crash at WengenDownhill racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is having a second operation five days after his shocking crash and airlifted exit from Switzerland’s signature World Cup event.
Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize
Read full article: Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prizeLionel Messi has landed another prestigious award in soccer but the Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA’s best men’s player prize on Monday.
Slovakian skier Vlhova wins World Cup slalom. Shiffrin straddles gate as teammate Hurt finishes 3rd
Read full article: Slovakian skier Vlhova wins World Cup slalom. Shiffrin straddles gate as teammate Hurt finishes 3rdSlovakian skier Petra Vlhova has won a women’s World Cup slalom after Mikaela Shiffrin straddled a gate and didn't finished the opening run.
MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host final
Read full article: MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, officials hoping to host finalMetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final.
Shiffrin wins last World Cup ski race of 2023 by huge margin of 2.34 seconds for 93rd career win
Read full article: Shiffrin wins last World Cup ski race of 2023 by huge margin of 2.34 seconds for 93rd career winMikaela Shiffrin finished 2023 with an eye-catching performance even by her standards, winning a World Cup slalom race by a huge margin of 2.34 seconds for her 93rd career victory.
Overall World Cup leader Schwarz suffers season-ending knee injury. Sarrazin wins Stelvio downhill
Read full article: Overall World Cup leader Schwarz suffers season-ending knee injury. Sarrazin wins Stelvio downhillOverall World Cup leader Marco Schwarz has suffered a season-ending knee injury at an eventful downhill on the Stelvio.
American downhill skier Breezy Johnson says she won't race during anti-doping rules investigation
Read full article: American downhill skier Breezy Johnson says she won't race during anti-doping rules investigationDownhill skier Breezy Johnson is under investigation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and says she will not race during the case, which could lead to a two-year ban.
Mikaela Shiffrin races to rare win in World Cup downhill edging out Sofia Goggia at St. Moritz
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin races to rare win in World Cup downhill edging out Sofia Goggia at St. MoritzMikaela Shiffrin has won a World Cup downhill ski race to extend her lead in the overall standings.
FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events
Read full article: FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying eventsDallas’ Luka Doncic, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom in Killington for record-extending 90th career victory
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom in Killington for record-extending 90th career victoryMikaela Shiffrin built on her first-run lead to win a women’s World Cup slalom for her record-extending career victory No. 90.
Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 million
Read full article: Messi World Cup shirts will be auctioned. Sotheby's thinks they could fetch record over $10 millionSotheby’s is set to auction off six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s winning run at last year’s soccer World Cup in Qatar.
One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workers
Read full article: One year on from World Cup, Qatar and FIFA urged by rights group to do more for migrant workersOne year after Qatar hosted the men’s World Cup, the gas-rich emirate and soccer body FIFA have been urged by human rights group Amnesty International to do more for migrant workers.
Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win as 1st-run leader Vlhova fails to finish her second
Read full article: Shiffrin takes slalom for 89th World Cup win as 1st-run leader Vlhova fails to finish her secondAmerican skier Mikaela Shiffrin has won a women’s World Cup slalom after first-run leader Petra Vlhova looked set for a clear victory until straddling a gate and not finishing her final run.
Vlhova dominates 1st World Cup slalom of season. Shiffrin places 4th after training crash
Read full article: Vlhova dominates 1st World Cup slalom of season. Shiffrin places 4th after training crashSlovakian skier Petra Vlhova has dominated the first women’s World Cup slalom of the season by clearly winning both runs.
Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of war
Read full article: Palestinian soccer team prepares for World Cup qualifying games against a backdrop of warMakram Daboub may be struggling to prepare his Palestinian team for the start of 2026 World Cup qualification but he takes some comfort — for now at least — that his players stuck in Gaza are safe.
Alpine skiing World Cup faces questions from climate activists over racing on glaciers in October
Read full article: Alpine skiing World Cup faces questions from climate activists over racing on glaciers in OctoberThe Austrian resort of Soelden has hosted the first event of the Alpine skiing World Cup season for the 30th time with giant slalom races in late October.
Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated wax
Read full article: Norway's Mowinckel becomes first skier to be disqualified under new rule banning fluorinated waxRagnhild Mowinckel of Norway has become the first skier to be disqualified for a forbidden type of wax on her skis.
Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national team
Read full article: Spain’s women’s players want to focus on soccer again as Hermoso rejoins national teamSpain’s women’s players hope to start talking more about soccer than the off-the-field problems that marred their Women’s World Cup title celebrations.
In wake of Reyna-Berhalter feud, US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuring
Read full article: In wake of Reyna-Berhalter feud, US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuringMore than 10 months after the Reyna family pressured U.S. Soccer Federation staff to give more playing time to Gio Reyna at the World Cup, the team has not yet adopted rules to prevent similar lobbying.
Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win
Read full article: Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to winSaudi Arabia has formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the oil-rich kingdom to win.
Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also win
Read full article: Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also winNewcastle has capped a stellar day for Saudi Arabia’s soccer project with a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entries
Read full article: Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entriesPlans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.
Spain routs Switzerland in front of record crowd in first home match since Women's World Cup title
Read full article: Spain routs Switzerland in front of record crowd in first home match since Women's World Cup titleSpain’s women’s team has received the support of a record crowd in its first home match since winning the World Cup title.
Spain women's coach set to speak on eve of Sweden game amid month-long crisis at Spanish federation
Read full article: Spain women's coach set to speak on eve of Sweden game amid month-long crisis at Spanish federationSpain’s new women’s coach Montse Tomé is set to hold a news conference in Gothenburg on Thursday, a day before her soccer team tries to put off-field distractions aside to play Sweden in the Nations League.
Most of Spain's women's players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes
Read full article: Most of Spain's women's players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenesMost of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott of the women’s national team after the government intervened to help shape an agreement to make immediate structural changes at the country’s soccer federation.