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Alpine skiing-Holdener takes the win in Sestriere with Shiffrin right behind

Switzerland's Wendy Holdener defeated American rival Mikaela Shiffrin and claimed a World Cup victory in the slalom at Sestriere on Sunday.

Alpine skiing-Italy's Bassino wins by a whisker in Sestriere

Italy's Marta Bassino took a narrow win at home in the giant slalom World Cup race in Sestriere on Saturday, finishing just over a tenth of a second ahead of Sara Hector from Sweden.

Alpine skiing-Odermatt unbeatable in Val d'Isere Giant Slalom

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt won the Giant Slalom World Cup race in Val d'Isere on Saturday, completing the course more than a second faster than second-placed Manuel Feller of Austria.

It appears World Cup racing has made its last call at Lake Louise

As the last woman pushed out of the gate and began her dash over the frozen white track, the awesome beauty of Lake Louise became undeniable.

In Maradona's shadow, Messi strives for Argentina's forever love

BUENOS AIRES/DOHA : Lionel Messi's passionate performances at the Qatar World Cup are earning him oodles of love from Argentines, but their old favouritism for Diego Maradona may resurface unless he brings home the trophy on his final attempt.