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Sölden, Austria – In a commanding display of precision and power, Austrian alpine skier Julia Scheib seized the lead after the first run of the women’s World Cup giant slalom on Saturday, setting the tone for the 2025-26 season on the challenging Rettenbach Glacier course. The 27-year-old from Styria clocked an impressive time of 1:07.80, outpacing her closest competitor by a commanding 1.28 seconds and signaling her intent to challenge the sport’s elite as the Olympic campaign kicks off. Scheib’s flawless descent—marked by aggressive line choices on the steep upper sections and seamless speed maintenance on the flatter terrain—left the…

American alpine skiing icon Mikaela Shiffrin delivered a solid performance in the opening run of the women’s giant slalom at the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season premiere on Saturday, securing sixth place with a time of 1:20.20 as the field heads into the decisive second run. The 30-year-old Shiffrin, competing in her 16th World Cup season, clocked her effort on the challenging Rettenbach glacier course under crisp autumn conditions, trailing early leader Federica Brignone of Italy by 0.78 seconds. Brignone set the benchmark at 1:19.42, with Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami in second at 1:19.65 (+0.23) and France’s Tessa Worley…

The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City sparkled with star power and philanthropy Thursday night as U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s 59th Annual Gold Medal Gala set a historic fundraising record, amassing an unprecedented $3.2 million to support the organization’s athletes and programs. Presented by J. Crew, the event drew luminaries, sponsors, and supporters united in their mission to empower the next generation of American skiers and snowboarders as the 2025-26 FIS Alpine World Cup season opens this weekend in Sölden, Austria. The gala, a cornerstone of U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s annual calendar, celebrated the organization’s legacy while fueling its future.…

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, the iconic alpine skier who returned to competition this season after a five-year hiatus, shared a heartfelt moment from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s 59th Annual Gold Medal Gala, describing it as “a great night with the US Ski Team” on her Instagram page. The post, which quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments from fans and fellow athletes, featured glamorous photos from the star-studded event held Thursday evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Vonn, 40, appeared radiant in a sleek black gown, posing alongside rising star Lauren Macuga and other teammates…

Los Angeles, October 25, 2025 – In a candid conversation on Eddie Trunk Live, guitar virtuoso Jake E. Lee, best known for his searing riffs on Ozzy Osbourne’s Bark at the Moon and Ultimate Sin albums, finally set the record straight on years of swirling rumors about his post-fame life. The 68-year-old rocker, who largely retreated from the spotlight in the mid-1990s, opened up about misconceptions, the emotional toll of the industry, and his renewed enthusiasm for music with his band Red Dragon Cartel. Lee, speaking with a mix of wry humor and unflinching honesty, tackled the wild tales that…

The Alpine skiing World Cup launches its 60th season this weekend with giant slalom races on an Austrian glacier, but the absence of key contenders like Federica Brignone and Aleksander Steen Olsen due to injuries sets the stage for a dramatic Olympic year. With the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics looming in February 2026, Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt emerge as top favorites, navigating a sport grappling with safety concerns and a roster thinned by setbacks. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has intensified safety measures following the tragic death of Italian skier Matteo Franzoso in a downhill training crash in…

Renowned guitarist Jake E. Lee, celebrated for his electrifying solos with Ozzy Osbourne and as the frontman of Red Dragon Cartel, has opened up about the profound emotional support provided by his daughter, Jade Williams, following a harrowing shooting incident in Las Vegas. In a candid interview, Lee highlights how this personal crisis has reinforced the irreplaceable role of family in his life, beyond the spotlight of his storied music career. The incident, which left Lee grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic event, has been a turning point for the 68-year-old musician. While details of the shooting remain private,…

As the 2025-26 alpine skiing season approaches, Mikaela Shiffrin, the American skiing icon with 101 World Cup victories, finds herself wrestling with uncertainties despite a remarkable recovery from injury. Her cautious outlook could open the door for Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami to seize the overall World Cup title in what may be her final season before retirement. Shiffrin, now 30, suffered a severe abdominal injury in a giant slalom crash in Killington last November, requiring multiple surgeries. Yet, she defied the odds by securing two World Cup wins last spring, bringing her career total to a record-breaking 101. Despite a productive…

As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina approach, American alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin has candidly shared her complex relationship with the quadrennial event. Despite an illustrious career boasting over 100 FIS Ski World Cup victories and two Olympic gold medals, Shiffrin admits she still grapples with understanding the unique demands of the Olympic stage, particularly after a disappointing performance at the 2022 Beijing Games. In Beijing, Shiffrin competed in six events but left without a medal, a stark contrast to her earlier successes at the 2014 Sochi and 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Reflecting on her Olympic journey, the 30-year-old…

As the alpine skiing World Cup season begins this weekend in Soelden, Austria, Mikaela Shiffrin is taking a measured approach to her preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina. For Shiffrin, the key to Olympic success lies not in fixating on the Games but in maintaining consistency throughout the World Cup season. Shiffrin, whose 101 World Cup victories make her the most successful skier in history, believes that peaking specifically for the Olympics is challenging given its mid-season timing. “There’s not a lot you can do in our sport to peak for a big event like the Olympics or…