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As the chill of the Finnish Lapland sets in, the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup turns its spotlight to Levi for the season’s inaugural women’s slalom on Saturday, November 15. Leading the charge is American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin, the two-time Olympic champion who enters the race with her sights set on etching her name further into the record books with a potential 102nd career victory—and her 65th in slalom. Now in her 16th World Cup campaign, the 30-year-old Shiffrin arrives fresh off a strong showing in the season-opening giant slalom in Sölden, Austria. Slalom remains her undisputed domain, where…

The neon lights of the Las Vegas Strip burned even brighter last night as legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee joined forces with rising rock sensation Spiral Arms for a night-and-day spectacle that left fans buzzing with excitement. The event, dubbed a “meeting of the masters,” showcased an electrifying blend of classic hard rock prowess and modern edge, cementing Spiral Arms’ growing admiration for the iconic axeman. The festivities kicked off under the desert sun with an intimate daytime jam session at a private venue off the Strip, where Spiral Arms – known for their high-energy performances and intricate riffing –…

Deep in the Arctic Circle, where the Northern Lights flicker like stadium floodlights, the finishing touches are being applied to Santa’s sleigh. One more reindeer is all that remains, and the world’s fastest slalom skier is on the hunt. “Santa’s sleigh is almost complete,” the Levi Black course announcer teased over the PA during Thursday’s final training session. “Tune in Saturday as Mikaela Shiffrin chases Reindeer number 9.” The reindeer in-question? A nod to Shiffrin’s eight previous Levi slalom victories since 2013, each commemorated with a live reindeer gifted by local organizers—a quirky tradition that has turned the American into…

In the shadow of the Alps, where the chill of early winter bites just enough to sharpen the senses, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka stepped away from the baseline for a rare moment of reflection. Fresh off a grueling 2025 season that saw her claim her second Australian Open title and a WTA Finals trophy in Riyadh, the Belarusian powerhouse is finally exhaling. “Time to chill,” she posted on Instagram earlier this week, a simple caption beneath a photo of her bundled up on a snowy hike, ski poles in hand. It’s a mantra she’s leaning into as the off-season…

Six years after her emotional farewell in Åre, Lindsey Vonn stood atop the Tofana course in a red-white-blue race suit, goggles perched on her helmet, grinning like the 20-year-old who once shocked the ski world. The 41-year-old American legend is officially back, and this time she insists the script is hers to write. “I’m focused, but I’m having so much fun,” Vonn told reporters after Wednesday’s downhill training run, her first official World Cup laps since 2019. “The mountain hasn’t changed. The speed still feels the same. What’s different is me—I’m here for the joy of it.” The comeback, announced…

As the chill of the Finnish Arctic settles over the Levi Black course, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup turns its focus to the season’s first slalom showdowns, where American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin is poised to reclaim her throne in the technical discipline she has long defined. The women’s slalom opener is set for Saturday, November 15, with the first run kicking off at 10:00 a.m. local time (3:00 a.m. ET), followed by the decisive second run at 1:00 p.m. (6:00 a.m. ET). Shiffrin, the two-time Olympic champion and record holder with 101 World Cup victories, will anchor the U.S.…

With the aurora borealis teasing the horizon, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup returns to its technical roots in Levi, Finland, this weekend. American icon Mikaela Shiffrin, the 30-year-old trailblazer from Edwards, Colorado, arrives as the undisputed queen of the slopes, gunning for her 102nd career World Cup victory in Saturday’s women’s slalom—a tally that cements her as the all-time leader, having shattered Ingemar Stenmark’s record of 86 wins back in March 2023 and hitting the unprecedented 100-mark in February of this year. Levi’s infamous Black course, a slalom fixture since 2001, holds a special allure for Shiffrin. She’s dominated…

As the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season builds momentum toward the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, American superstar Mikaela Shiffrin is set to deliver a festive early holiday treat for fans. With a playful nod to Santa’s sleigh, U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced that Shiffrin will chase “reindeer number 9” in the women’s slalom opener this Saturday at Copper Mountain, Colorado – her home turf and a pivotal stop in the 2025/26 campaign. The event, part of a North American swing that kicks off the technical racing calendar stateside, promises high-stakes action as Shiffrin eyes another podium in her…

In a candid reflection on his storied career, guitarist Jake E. Lee has opened up about the mounting creative tensions that defined his later tenure with Ozzy Osbourne’s band, contrasting sharply with the artistic emancipation he found in his subsequent project, Badlands. Lee, who stepped into the spotlight as Ozzy’s lead guitarist in the early 1980s after the tragic loss of Randy Rhoads, played a pivotal role in shaping the Prince of Darkness’s solo sound. His contributions to landmark albums Bark at the Moon (1983) and The Ultimate Sin (1986) infused the tracks with a signature blend of melodic finesse…

Two-time Olympic champion and reigning World Cup slalom globe holder Mikaela Shiffrin heads into the 2025-26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season opener this weekend in Levi with quiet confidence and a familiar spring in her step. The 30-year-old American, who has claimed a record 60 World Cup slalom victories, completed her final training block in Copper Mountain, Colorado, last week before traveling to the Arctic Circle. Shiffrin posted a series of social-media clips showing crisp, aggressive turns on injected early-season snow—signals that her technical precision remains untouched despite a condensed off-season. “Levi is always special,” Shiffrin said during Thursday’s…