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In a crossover that’s got the F1 paddock buzzing louder than a V6 hybrid at full throttle, Norwegian downhill skiing superstar Alexander Aamodt Kilde has waded into the 2025 Formula 1 title fray with a no-holds-barred prediction. The 28-year-old world champion, fresh off conquering the treacherous slopes of Kitzbühel and Beaver Creek this winter, didn’t mince words during a mid-season presser: “The best one deserves to win.” And in Kilde’s eyes, that “best one” is none other than McLaren’s Lando Norris. Kilde, who boasts four World Cup downhill titles and a reputation for fearless speed on ice and snow, has…

Alpine skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin took a heartfelt pause from her high-stakes training regimen to celebrate the man who keeps her grounded off the slopes: her fiancé, Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. In a candid Instagram post that has since garnered thousands of likes and shares, Shiffrin showered Kilde with affection, dubbing him the “most patient, funniest, sexiest man” she knows while crediting his unwavering support for fueling her relentless pursuit of gold. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, who holds the record for the most World Cup wins by a woman in history with 97 victories as of last season,…

In a deep dive into the craftsmanship of hard rock, guitar virtuoso Jake E. Lee—best known for his blistering riffs during his stint with Ozzy Osbourne and later with Badlands—has pulled back the curtain on the vintage equipment that fueled Red Dragon Cartel’s newest release, Patina. Dropped on November 9, the album channels a raw, blues-drenched energy that harks back to Lee’s roots, all thanks to a deliberate swap-out of modern rigs for classic gear borrowed from a close friend’s collection. Lee, whose innovative style has left an indelible mark on electric blues rock since the early ’80s, made a…

Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt quietly walked off stage during the recent Black Sabbath tribute concert Back To The Beginning – Ozzy Osbourne’s star-studded farewell event – to give former Ozzy guitarist Jake E. Lee the solo spotlight he deserved on the classic track “Shot in the Dark.” In a new interview with Guitar World, Bettencourt explained that the song was originally planned as a dual-guitar performance, but he made a spontaneous decision to leave the stage entirely. “I didn’t tell anybody I was doing it – I just walked off,” he said. “I wanted Jake to have his moment without…

In a candid moment that challenges long-held stereotypes about elite athletes, Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin has revealed the compliment that touches her deepest: being called “kind.” The 30-year-old American skier, fresh off a dominant victory at the FIS Alpine World Cup opener, used the platform to debunk the notion that success in competitive sports demands a cutthroat demeanor. Shiffrin’s triumph came on November 30 at Copper Mountain, where she clocked a blistering combined time of 1:48.75 in the slalom event, edging out Germany’s Lena Dürr by 1.57 seconds and Albania’s Lara Colturi for second place. The win not only…

Mikaela Shiffrin extended her all-time World Cup record to 104 victories on Sunday with a commanding performance in the slalom at Copper Mountain, winning by a massive 1.57 seconds in challenging, icy conditions. The American superstar, who now has more World Cup wins than any skier in history (male or female), used the victory to underline that her sustained excellence is built not on chasing results, but on an almost obsessive love for the training process itself. “Her greatness comes from the quiet moments in training when nobody’s watching,” said Karin Harjo, Shiffrin’s head coach. “She’s bringing what she does…

In a four-word Instagram story posted late Monday night, Mikaela Shiffrin ended weeks of speculation about her season debut with a message as simple as it was electric: “See you in Cortina.” The post, accompanied by a short video of the sun rising over the jagged pink walls of the Tofane, instantly sent the alpine skiing world into overdrive. Cortina d’Ampezzo will host the first speed races of the 2025-26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup this weekend – a downhill on Friday, December 7, followed by a super-G on Saturday, December 8 – and Shiffrin’s cryptic greeting is being interpreted…

Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated her 104th career World Cup podium and 67th slalom victory on Sunday at Copper Mountain, but the triumphant weekend came with a small sting: an automatic fine of CHF 999 (approximately $1,150 USD) from the International Ski Federation (FIS). The penalty was issued because Shiffrin arrived late to the mandatory public bib draw held the evening before the slalom race. Under FIS World Cup Rule 9.4, the top 15 ranked athletes in technical events (slalom and giant slalom) are required to appear in person at a designated time for the draw. Missing the check-in…

Mikaela Shiffrin has spent more than a decade making history look routine. Yet after watching 19-year-old Croatian sensation Leona Popović storm to second place in Saturday’s slalom – just 0.14 seconds behind her – the 29-year-old American sounded anything but threatened. “I’m excited,” Shiffrin said, smiling wide in the finish area. “I’m excited for all the amazing slalom skiing that’s happening right now and what’s possible for the future. So it’s only amazing.” The numbers back up her enthusiasm. In the past three World Cup slaloms, three different teenagers or twenty-somethings have finished on the podium alongside Shiffrin: Popović (19),…

Fresh off clinching her record-extending 104th World Cup win, Mikaela Shiffrin gave fans an unfiltered, hilarious peek into what recovery actually looks like for the queen of slalom, and it’s equal parts science and silliness. In a late-night Instagram story dump titled “recovery day,” the two-time Olympic champion shared the raw routine that keeps her legs alive after hammering gates all day: Ice bath suffering (complete with dramatic screaming face emojis) Normatec compression boots doing their thing A wildly energetic dance party in the hotel room to what she calls “dancy dancing slalom action” music Random bursts of shadow-skiing in…