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Back to the drawing board
The skiing industry evolves by churning out new ideas. Here are a few that were once considered the sport’s “next big thing.’’ (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
With Vancouver looming, Vonn looks golden
World champion Lindsey Vonn proved two things in the last two races before the Christmas break: first, she doesn’t win every race she enters, but second, it seems impossible to keep her off the podium. (Globe Correspondent, 12 a.m.)
Kings of the mountain
The heritage of New England skiing is so rich with innovation, that even if you only skim the highlights, it seems as if you are leaving someone or something off the list of notable achievements. (Globe Correspondent, 12 a.m.)
Bode Miller to skip Bormio downhill
Bode Miller will skip the upcoming downhill in Bormio and head back to the United States to let his sprained ankle heal and concentrate on his fitness. (AP Sports Writer, 12/22/09)
Cochran leads US as Ligety falters and Bode rests
With Bode Miller resting his ankle and Ted Ligety failing to make the second run, Jimmy Cochran led the U.S. team Monday on a World Cup slalom course that has treated him well. (AP Sports Writer, 12/21/09)
Austrians 1-2-3 after opening slalom run
Austrian skiers held the top three spots after the opening run of a World Cup slalom on the Gran Risa course Monday. (AP Sports Writer, 12/21/09)
Italians go 1-2 in Alta Badia giant slalom
It was a mixed day for the U.S. Ski Team and a memorable one for the Italian squad on home snow Sunday. (AP Sports Writer, 12/20/09)
Aufdenblatten wins super-G, Vonn third
Franzi Aufdenblatten posted her first World Cup victory in leading a 1-2 Swiss finish in a super-G on Sunday, and Lindsey Vonn placed third to retake sole possession of the lead in the overall standings. (AP Sports Writer, 12/20/09)
Lamy Chappuis wins Nordic combined World Cup event
Jason Lamy Chappuis of France won his second straight Nordic combined World Cup event on Saturday, and Johnny Spillane finished fourth to lead three Americans into the top 10. (AP, 12/20/09)
Bjoergen, Northug win cross-country WCup sprints
Norway has won the men's and women's cross-country World Cup sprints, while American Andrew Newell finished sixth in the men's race. (AP, 12/20/09)
Wind frustrates Miller in World Cup downhill
Bode Miller’s conditioning is strong and his sprained ankle is getting better. It’s the wind and the light, however, that have been slowing the two-time World Cup overall champion. (Associated Press, 12/20/09)
Bjoergen, Northug win cross-country WCup sprints
Norway has won the men's and women's cross-country World Cup sprints, while American Andrew Newell finished sixth in the men's race. (AP, 12/19/09)