All articles tagged with #world cup
Originally Published 1 day ago — by BBC
Lindsey Vonn, after returning from retirement and a knee replacement, won her second downhill World Cup race of the season in Zauchensee, Austria, solidifying her lead in the standings and continuing her remarkable comeback at age 41, with sights set on the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Guardian
Camille Rast ended Mikaela Shiffrin’s six-race winning streak in World Cup slaloms in Slovenia, with Rast securing her fourth career win and third in slalom, just 45 days before the Winter Olympics, highlighting a competitive rivalry ahead of the Games.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by FIS
Emotional Austrian skier Rast dedicates her maiden GS World Cup win to the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, as she secures her first victory in a competitive season marked by close finishes and strong performances from top female skiers.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The Guardian
American cross-country skiing made history as Gus Schumacher and Jessie Diggins both won World Cup races on the same day during the Tour de Ski in Italy, marking a significant milestone for US skiing and highlighting the country's growing presence in the sport.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Guardian
Mikaela Shiffrin won her sixth consecutive slalom race at Semmering, Austria, despite criticizing the unsafe course conditions caused by deteriorating snow and weather, which affected many competitors and raised safety concerns.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by FIS
Mikaela Shiffrin achieved her fifth consecutive win in a challenging slalom race, marking her 106th World Cup victory and setting a record at Semmering. Despite tough conditions, she delivered a strategic and aggressive performance, outpacing competitors like Rast and Colturi, and ending the year on a high note. Rast and Colturi showed strong progress, hinting at future challenges, as Shiffrin continues to dominate the sport.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by FIS
Julia Scheib won her third Giant Slalom race of the season at Semmering, taking the lead in the World Cup standings, in a challenging and bumpy course. She demonstrated resilience and skill, overcoming a mid-race deficit to secure the victory, while Camille Rast and Sara Hector also performed well. The race was marked by notable crashes from Alice Robinson and Mikaela Shiffrin, with Shiffrin aiming for better results in upcoming events.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by NBC Sports
Mikaela Shiffrin aims to extend her record-breaking slalom winning streak at the final 2025 World Cup stop in Semmering, Austria, while other Olympic sports events include a super-G race in Livigno and the Tour de Ski in Italy, featuring top athletes like Marco Odermatt and Jessie Diggins.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Barron's
Barron's annual forecasting quiz invites participants to predict financial and nonfinancial events for 2026, including stock market performance, interest rate changes, and the World Cup winner, with a chance to win a subscription and lunch in New York.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The New York Times
U.S. defender Chris Richards was stretchered off with a foot injury during a Crystal Palace match but is hopeful to return in January, which is a positive sign for the U.S. national team ahead of the World Cup, especially given recent injuries to key players like Tyler Adams.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The New York Times
Lindsey Vonn, at 41, has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics after a successful return to competitive skiing, leading the U.S. team in downhill and showing strong results in the World Cup season, marking a remarkable comeback and a potential medal opportunity.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The New York Times
The San Francisco Bay Area is considering scaling back its official FIFA fan festivals for the 2026 World Cup due to less marketable matchups and high costs, potentially shifting to smaller community-led events, as FIFA and local organizers evaluate the economic and operational implications of the event.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The New York Times
FIFA has increased ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, sparking controversy, but the organization argues that high prices are necessary to fund its extensive operations, support football development worldwide, and maintain large financial reserves, despite being a non-profit.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Politico
FIFA faces criticism for its high and variable ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, with political figures and fan groups urging the organization to lower costs and address pricing disparities, amid concerns that fans are being priced out of attending the tournament.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by AP News
President Donald Trump is set to play a prominent role at the Kennedy Center this weekend, hosting the World Cup draw and the Kennedy Center Honors, amid controversy over his influence on the institution and its programming, highlighting his showman persona and the politicization of the venue.