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In a subtle nod to Eastern symbolism that slipped past most viewers, a gleaming gold dragon statue prominently displayed in Jake E Lee’s music studio actually forms the shape of the numerals 2000 – the exact year of the Dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar, according to sharp-eyed fan. The observation, posted on X earlier today, quickly gained traction among Lee’s dedicated followers, with many rewinding recent rehearsal footage to confirm the detail. The statue – a coiled, serpentine figure with wings and a fierce expression – sits on a shelf behind Lee’s amplifier stack, its body twisting in a…

Mikaela Shiffrin lit up the frozen slopes of Levi on Saturday, November 15, claiming her 102nd career World Cup win and kicking off the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season with a masterful performance that embodied pure joy and precision. The American superstar, beaming with her signature infectious smile, finished over 1.5 seconds ahead of the field in the women’s slalom opener, solidifying her status as the undisputed queen of the discipline as the Olympic year ramps up toward the Milano-Cortina 2026 Games. Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the all-time leader in World Cup victories, wasted no…

While Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated her record-extending 102nd World Cup victory under the Arctic lights of Levi, the story transcending the podium was one of partnership, resilience, and shared dreams. Her fiancé, Norwegian downhill star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, watching from Colorado amid a meticulous shoulder rehabilitation, offered a window into the authentic bond fueling both their comebacks—and their future beyond the finish line. Shiffrin’s commanding Levi slalom sweep on Saturday (1:48.92, +1.66s over Albania’s Lara Colturi) not only launched her 2025/26 campaign with authority but also served as a beacon for Kilde, who has spent the past 22 months rebuilding from…

In a floodlit finale that fused samba flair with Arctic precision, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen etched his name into Alpine skiing folklore, storming to victory in the men’s World Cup slalom opener at Levi and delivering Brazil its maiden top-level triumph. The 25-year-old, competing under the green-and-yellow banner he adopted in a dramatic federation switch, held off a charging field to claim the win by 0.31 seconds over France’s Clément Noël, with Finland’s Eduard Hallberg rounding out the podium in third (+0.57s). As the echoes of the crowd’s roar faded under the northern lights, American slalom icon Mikaela Shiffrin – fresh…

As the floodlit slopes of Levi pulsed with the roar of Finnish fans, Mikaela Shiffrin etched another chapter in her unparalleled legacy, clinching a commanding victory in the women’s slalom opener to launch the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season. But amid the celebrations, the narrative extended beyond the finish line to her fiancé, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the Norwegian speed specialist whose grueling recovery from a career-threatening injury draws daily motivation from Shiffrin’s unyielding drive. Shiffrin, the 30-year-old American phenom, powered through both runs on the demanding 56-gate Black course, posting a combined time of 1:48.92 to win by…

Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a commanding statement to kick off the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom season, posting the fastest first-run time in Levi and laying down a marker for her pursuit of Milano Cortina 2026 glory. The 30-year-old American, skiing third after an early crash by teammate Annika Hunt, stormed the 56-gate course in 56.08 seconds—establishing a lead of over one second heading into Sunday’s second run. The performance served as a forceful rebuttal to the lingering shadows of her 2022 Beijing Olympics, where three DNFs left the two-time slalom gold medalist without a podium. Speaking with Olympics.com,…

In a pulse-pounding start to the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom season, Brazilian sensation Lucas Pinheiro Braathen unleashed a ferocious first-run performance to seize the provisional lead at the iconic Levi Black course, igniting hopes of a historic podium for his adopted nation. Under crisp Nordic skies and in front of a raucous crowd of Finnish faithful, the 25-year-old Braathen – who switched allegiance from Norway to Brazil ahead of his dramatic 2024 comeback from retirement – carved through the 62-gate course with surgical precision, clocking a blistering time that left his rivals scrambling. His aggressive line through…

American skiing superstar Mikaela Shiffrin delivered another masterclass in the Alpine Ski World Cup slalom on Saturday, securing her ninth victory at the Levi venue and her 102nd career World Cup triumph overall. The weekend also saw significant developments across various sports. In college football, Virginia Tech is in preliminary talks with ex-Penn State head coach James Franklin. UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will sit out against Ohio State due to a concussion protocol, joining a list of injury concerns including Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, whose season appears over. The Canadian Football League is grappling with backlash over new…

Mikaela Shiffrin just parked the entire team in Lapland. The American ski queen claimed her ninth Levi slalom victory on Saturday, earning her ninth live reindeer and pushing her career World Cup win total to a record 102. The 30-year-old dominated the season opener with a two-run time of 1:48.92, finishing 1.66 seconds ahead of 19-year-old Albanian phenom Lara Colturi (2nd) and Germany’s Emma Aicher (3rd). But the real prize? Another four-legged teammate for her growing Arctic herd. “I haven’t named him yet,” Shiffrin said on the podium, grinning as the young buck sniffed her glove. “I like to see…

Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the podium in the Arctic twilight, crystal globe in one hand, a curious reindeer’s lead rope in the other, and declared Levi her second home. “It’s starting to feel more like home,” the 30-year-old American said into the FIS microphone, her breath visible in the −8°C air. “I really enjoy being here.” She has every reason to. On Saturday, Shiffrin delivered a masterclass in the season-opening World Cup slalom, posting 1:48.92 (56.08 + 52.84) to win by 1.66 seconds—her ninth Levi slalom title, her 102nd career World Cup victory, and her ninth live reindeer. The reindeer,…