Lindsey Vonn returns to world championships at 40, ready to silence critics and challenges
When Tom Brady played in the NFL well beyond the age of 40, he wasn't considered crazy for facing 300-pound defensive linemen intent on sacking him.
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Alpine skiing-Shiffrin and Vonn seek records in Saalbach
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria : U.S. team mates Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, the two most successful female World Cup Alpine skiers of all time, can add to their records at the world championships starting in Saalbach on Tuesday.
Jack Crawford, Cam Alexander aim to carry Kitzbuhel momentum into alpine worlds
Jack Crawford and Cam Alexander bring a combination of confidence and hunger to the world alpine ski championship.
Alpine skiing-Vonn and Shiffrin named in US team for World Ski Championship
Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have both been named in the United States ski team on Friday for the Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach, Austria, next month.
Alpine skiing-Ljutic wins World Cup slalom at Courchevel, Shiffrin 10th
:Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic earned her third World Cup win of the season on Thursday in the women's slalom in Courchevel, France, where Mikaela Shiffrin finished 10th on her return from an injury suffered two months ago.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin fifth after opening Courchevel run in return from injury
Mikaela Shiffrin resumed her quest for a milestone 100th World Cup win on Thursday in Courchevel, France where she was in fifth place following the opening run of the slalom event two months after a ski crash left her with a puncture wound in her abdomen.
Alexander Steen Olsen leads Norwegian 1-2 finish in rain-affected men's giant slalom
Alexander Steen Olsen led a Norwegian 1-2 finish ahead of Henrik Kristoffersen in a rain-affected men's World Cup night giant slalom Tuesday in Schladming, Austria, while defending overall champion Marco Odermatt finished third.
Olympic champ Clement Noel prevails in Kitzbuhel for 4th World Cup slalom victory of season
Olympic champion Clement Noel won his fourth World Cup slalom of the season Sunday in Kitzbuhel, Austria, triumphing after first-run leaders Timon Haugan and Steven Amiez both faltered on one of the most challenging courses on the circuit.