What to watch in Olympic sports this weekend
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Alpine skiing-Slalom World Cup champion Braathen retires at 23
Norway's reigning World Cup slalom champion Lucas Braathen announced his surprise retirement at the age of 23 on Friday, the eve of the new Alpine ski season, and said he felt free for the first time in years.
Shiffrin turns page on busy off-season, begins pursuit of record-tying 6th overall World Cup title
Keeping up with Mikaela Shiffrin's off-season endeavours may be just as challenging as catching up to her in a ski race.
World Cup slalom champion Lucas Braathen retires from skiing 2 days before season starts
World Cup slalom champion Lucas Braathen retired from his sport on Friday at the age of 23 in a surprise announcement by the Norwegian skier two days before the season starts.
Manchester United have been given a painful glimpse of what could have been if Erik ten Hag got dream signings
As though Jim Bowen was presenting a speed boat, Manchester United were given a sobering glimpse of what they could have won when England defeated Italy.
Canoeing-Paris experiences excitement of kayak cross before Olympic debut
VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France : Paris got a taste of kayak cross on Sunday, when the World Cup drew capacity crowds to witness the excitement of this extreme canoe slalom event in which competitors battle for position though rapids and gates.
Asian Games 2023: From Air Travel For Horses To Renting Boats, Indian Athletes Eye Glory
From transporting the horses by air to renting canoes and kayaks or even carrying them as luggage, Indian athletes for equestrian, canoe and kayaks disciplines have made their way to the Asian Games hoping to bring laurels to the country. While Fouaad Mirza ended the country's draught of medals in equestrian in the last Asian Games in Indonesia by winning the silver in individual jumping, India is waiting for its next medal in canoeing and kayaking since the 1994 Hiroshima Games.
Martin Dubravka lifts lid on Cristiano Ronaldo reaction after ex-Manchester United teammate kicked him in the head
Cristiano Ronaldo was quick to check on former Manchester United teammate Martin Dubravka after accidentally kicking the goalkeeper in the head while on international duty.