Swiss ski star Marco Odermatt finally wins 1st career World Cup downhill
Marco Odermatt finally won a World Cup downhill Thursday in his 36th attempt, following eight previous second-place finishes.
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Former Hamilton snowplow driver Kayla Vespa among the women making history with PWHL
As a player in the Professional Women's Hockey League, Kayla Vespa's schedule is very full, but it still feels like a bit of a break compared to her last job — an overnight snowplow driver in Hamilton.
The Bilas Index, Vol. II The 68 top teams in men's college basketball - ESPN
Let The Bilastrator be the first to congratulate you on your uncommon good fortune, as The Bilas Index, Volume II is now available to you, a member of the general public. Now, you can not only make sense of the vast college hoops landscape, you will stand out among the hopelessly lost members of our society who attempt to process the college hoops universe without the benevolent help of The Bilastrator. You are well on your way to winning your office pool, friendly wagers and — when discussing the game with others with the knowledge you now possess — you will be seen as a god among mortals. We speak from experience in this area, using the «royal we» — it is a wondrous feeling.
The exciting reason cat animations will be projected onto buildings in Manchester this evening
We see some weird and wonderful things in this city of ours, but cat animation projections is probably a new one.
The Greater Manchester hiking route named among best winter walks in UK
A hiking trail on the edge of Greater Manchester has been named among the best winter walks in the UK. The Trinnacle Trail on the outskirts of Oldham has been included in a list of five stunning winter hikes, with routes in the Lake District and Snowdonia also making the cut.
FBI notified about threats toward CFP members after FSU exclusion - ESPN
HOUSTON, Texas — Executive director Bill Hancock said the College Football Playoff has contacted the FBI in response to threats he said were directed at himself, CFP staff members and selection committee members following this year's controversial exclusion of undefeated ACC champion Florida State.
The island you can fly to from Manchester Airport from £19 for winter warmth
Picture the scene: a lush, green island surrounded by azure-blue waves, where you’ll find breathtaking mountains, beautiful gardens and pastel-coloured buildings. It certainly sounds a world away from Manchester in January.
Washington's Rome Odunze - Pac-12 has always been 'slept on' - ESPN
Ahead of Washington's final game as a Pac-12 school, receiver Rome Odunze hopes Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship game can help change what he believes is a false perception about the quality of college football in the Pac-12 and on the West Coast.