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Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee has opened up about the physical struggles and behind-the-scenes nerves that nearly derailed his appearance at the star-studded “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert celebrating Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final bow. Speaking on Chris Jericho’s Talk Is Jericho podcast, Lee revealed that lingering arthritis in his wrist, combined with recovery from being shot multiple times in a random street attack last year, severely limited what he could play at the high-profile Los Angeles event. He was ultimately cleared for only two songs from his Ozzy era: “The Ultimate Sin” and “Shot in…

Mikaela Shiffrin left no doubt about her intentions after finishing joint-fourth in Sunday’s World Cup giant slalom, declaring she is “within range” and ready to convert near-misses into podiums with sharper execution and higher intensity. The American superstar posted a two-run combined time of 2:14.17, tying with Switzerland’s Camille Rast for fourth place, just 0.38 seconds behind race winner Federica Brignone of Italy. New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, who led after the first run, took second, while Sweden’s Sara Hector rounded out the podium in third. Shiffrin, who started the weekend in sixth place on Saturday’s opening GS, climbed two positions…

Mikaela Shiffrin’s second run in Sunday’s giant slalom wasn’t just fast – it was fierce. The American star tied for fourth place at the World Cup stop, her best GS finish in nearly two years, channeling the aggression that has defined her career even as she battles the mental echoes of a brutal crash. “It felt very aggressive on the second run,” Shiffrin said post-race, her voice steady but laced with that familiar fire. “There were a couple of spots I wasn’t as clean as possible, but it’s really exciting to be back in the top-15 seed again.” Austria’s Julia…

The Stifel U.S. Ski Team closed out the two-race giant slalom weekend in Canada on a high note Sunday, as Mikaela Shiffrin and Paula Moltzan both charged into the top six. Shiffrin tied for fourth with Switzerland’s Camille Rast, while Moltzan delivered a standout second run to leap from 18th to sixth. After a tricky Saturday race that saw late starters struggle with deteriorating light and snow, the Americans came back sharper and more determined. Nina O’Brien led the U.S. charge after the first run, sitting third, with Shiffrin in sixth and Moltzan 18th. But as the team has learned…

 American skiing sensation Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a gritty performance in Sunday’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom at Mont-Tremblant, tying for fourth place and edging closer to her pre-injury form. The result, her best in the discipline since a harrowing crash over a year ago, underscores a season of steady top-10 finishes and renewed confidence on the slopes. Racing on a demanding course under variable conditions, Shiffrin started the day in sixth after the first run, trailing leader Alice Robinson of New Zealand by 0.72 seconds. But the 30-year-old Olympic gold medalist unleashed a blistering second run, clocking a…

New Zealand’s Alice Robinson extended her red-hot streak in giant slalom, powering to victory in the second FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event of the weekend at Tremblant with a commanding performance that solidified her status as the discipline’s early-season force. The 23-year-old Kiwi, fresh off a win in the opening run on Saturday, delivered two explosive runs on the challenging, variable Quebec piste to finish in a combined time of 2:17.18. Robinson’s aggressive line choices and flawless edge control on the icy sections built an insurmountable lead, marking her third World Cup giant slalom win overall and her second…

Marco Odermatt reminded the ski world why he is the undisputed king of giant slalom, storming to a commanding lead after the opening run on the legendary Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek. The Swiss superstar, hunting a record-extending 30th World Cup victory in the discipline, laid down a near-perfect run on the demanding, icy pitch, blending raw power with surgical precision. Odermatt crossed the line in 1:09.87, leaving the chasing pack scrambling for answers. In a dramatic twist, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen – now racing for Brazil – and Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen posted identical times of +0.86 seconds, sharing…

Austria’s Julia Scheib delivered a masterclass in giant slalom skiing on Saturday, claiming her second FIS Alpine Ski World Cup win of the 2025/26 season with a dominant performance on the demanding Tremblant course. The 27-year-old, who already tasted victory earlier this season, put together two flawless runs to finish in a combined time that left the rest of the field chasing shadows. Scheib attacked the icy, technical piste with precision and aggression, building a comfortable gap that proved unassailable in the decisive second run. Sweden’s Sara Hector, the 2022 Olympic giant slalom champion, fought hard to keep the pressure…

Norwegian skiing star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde is gearing up for a long-awaited return to World Cup racing in early December, 21 months after a horrific crash in Wengen that left him with a deep laceration to his calf and a severe shoulder injury. The 33-year-old speed specialist has undergone five surgeries and battled blood poisoning that at one point threatened to end his career. Despite lingering limitations in shoulder mobility – he estimates he’s currently at around 80 % physically – Kilde says he’s never had more fun on skis. “Mentally I’m ready,” he told the Austrian news agency APA…

Alice Robinson delivered a powerhouse second run to claim back-to-back giant slalom wins and snatch the discipline lead, but all eyes were also on Mikaela Shiffrin, who stormed from 3rd after run one to finish 6th (+1.62) in treacherous, snow-filled conditions on the Flying Mile. The New Zealander stopped the clock in 2:16.18 to beat Croatia’s Zrinka Ljutic by 0.94 seconds and Canada’s Valerie Grenier by exactly one second, while pre-race GS leader Julia Scheib (AUT) suffered a heartbreaking crash in the opening run. Yet it was Shiffrin’s fight through worsening visibility and soft snow that added extra electricity to…