KVITFJELL, Norway—Mikaela Shiffrin’s quest to tie Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 career World Cup victories now moves to his home country. Shiffrin’s next race is a giant slalom in Are on Friday, as the American skier seeks one victory to match Stenmark ‘s total on the all-time overall winners list—between men and women….
Skier Shiffrin Locks Up Overall Title, Still Chases Win 86
KVITFJELL, Norway—American skier Mikaela Shiffrin accomplished what she called “the big, big goal for me this season.” But it wasn’t a record-tying 86th career victory. Shiffrin on Saturday locked up her fifth overall World Cup title, widely regarded as ski racing’s biggest prize, by tying for fifth place in a downhill. “That’s really amazing. That…
Medvedev Ends Djokovic Run to Book Dubai Final With Rublev
Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year, beating the world number one 6–4 6–4 on Friday to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships final where he plays holder Andrey Rublev for a third title in as many weeks. In a contest where the players put their early season win streaks on the…
Shiffrin Misses Out in Super-G, Still Chasing 86th Victory
KVITFJELL, Norway—American skier Mikaela Shiffrin finished in fourth place in a World Cup super-G on Friday and missed out on a record-tying 86th career victory. Shiffrin was the ninth starter and trailed then-leader Elena Curtoni of Italy by 0.15 seconds. The race was eventually won by Cornelia Huetter of Austria, who edged Curtoni by a…
Djokovic Says Return to Top Spot More Special After Tough Year
Novak Djokovic said his return to the top of the world rankings felt like a big achievement after a year of turmoil where he had to skip several tournaments including two Grand Slams, but the Serbian expects a see-sawing battle for the position in 2023. Djokovic missed the 2022 Australian Open and was deported from…
Panthalassa Edges Out Country Grammer to Win Saudi Cup
Japanese rider Yutaka Yoshida rode Panthalassa to victory in the Saudi Cup on Saturday, edging out Frankie Dettori and Country Grammar in the world’s richest race. Panthalassa, at 16–1, shot out of the gate at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, putting the field under pressure and holding off a late rally from Country Grammar to take the…
RUSADA Files CAS Appeal Seeking ‘Appropriate Consequences’ for Valieva
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has performed an about-turn in the case of Kamila Valieva and asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to sanction the figure skater and set aside a ruling from RUSADA’s own disciplinary tribunal. Sport’s highest court said on Friday that RUSADA had lodged an appeal seeking a ruling that…
Basketballer Enes Kanter Freedom Eyeing Political Run
NBA free agent and outspoken human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom said on Thursday that he is considering a run for political office and has been in conversations with friends and members of Congress about the potential run. Kanter Freedom appeared for an interview on Fox Business on Thursday, during which host Maria Bartiromo asked…
Hall of Fame Member Stephenson Diagnosed With Stage 3 Breast Cancer
World Golf Hall of Fame member Jan Stephenson of Australia has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and will begin a treatment of chemotherapy and radiation in the next two weeks, her Crossroads Foundation said. The 71-year-old won three major championship titles and had 16 victories on the LPGA Tour, the elite women’s professional…
Brittney Griner Re-signs With Phoenix Mercury on 1-year Deal After Prison Release
The Phoenix Mercury officially re-signed Brittney Griner for the upcoming WNBA season, the team announced Tuesday. The 32-year-old center was a free agent before she re-signed with her former team on a one-year deal. Mercury general manager Jim Pitman said it was “a great day for all of us” in announcing Griner’s signing. “We missed…
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