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Switzerland’s Camille Rast delivered a masterful performance on the demanding Podkoren 3 course today, claiming victory in the women’s FIS Alpine Ski World Cup slalom and snapping Mikaela Shiffrin’s remarkable six-race winning streak in the discipline. Rast posted the fastest times in both runs to win by 0.14 seconds over Shiffrin, who finished second in a race that highlighted the growing rivalry between the two technical specialists ahead of next month’s Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Rast, the reigning slalom world champion, completed a weekend double after her breakthrough giant slalom win on Saturday – her first in that discipline.…

Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee has opened up about the long-standing controversy surrounding songwriting credits on the 1983 classic album Bark at the Moon, revealing how he inadvertently violated an alleged contract that prohibited him from discussing his contributions. In a recent interview with Chris Jericho, Lee explained that he assumed fans would see through the official credits listing Ozzy as the sole writer. “I figured it’s gonna say, ‘All songs written by Ozzy Osbourne.’ Nobody’s gonna believe that,” Lee said with a laugh. “Anybody familiar with Ozzy knows he didn’t do that. So I thought I’d still…

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach, Team USA’s alpine skiing squad is shaping up to be one of the strongest in years, blending legendary experience with emerging talent. Headlined by all-time greats Mikaela Shiffrin and the comeback sensation Lindsey Vonn, the American team is poised for multiple podium finishes on the iconic slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy—returning to the Olympics for the first time in 70 years. With nearly 30 athletes nominated across disciplines, U.S. Ski & Snowboard has assembled a deep roster. Here are five of the most promising medal contenders: 5. Paula Moltzan – Alpine Skiing…

In a jaw-dropping display of grit and glory, Stifel U.S. Ski Team’s Paula Moltzan stormed to third place in the FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom, nabbing her seventh career podium just days after a terrifying crash in Semmering left her battered but unbreakable. The Minnesota powerhouse turned heads on the unforgiving Podkoren slope, delivering two flawless runs under perfect, firm snow conditions that let her unleash her full speed demon mode. “I’m over the moon,” Moltzan beamed post-race. “Bouncing back from two DNFs last weekend to stand on the podium? It’s proof I still own this game.” Despite lingering…

The spotlight remains firmly on Mikaela Shiffrin as the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup women’s slalom heads to Slovenia’s iconic Podkoren 3 course on Sunday. The American superstar arrives with a commanding six-race winning streak in the discipline, having swept all five slaloms this season. The burning question for fans and competitors alike: can anyone finally halt her dominance? This weekend’s event marks the sixth of ten slaloms in the 2025/26 season, positioning it squarely at the midpoint. With the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics looming, pressure is mounting. Only three slaloms remain before the Games, with two more scheduled afterward,…

Switzerland’s Camille Rast delivered a commanding performance to secure her first-ever FIS Alpine Ski World Cup giant slalom win on the demanding Podkoren slope in Kranjska Gora today. The reigning slalom world champion posted a combined time of 2:00.09, holding off a fierce challenge from the field in chilly conditions. Austria’s Julia Scheib, the current giant slalom discipline leader, finished a close second, just 0.20 seconds behind, while American Paula Moltzan bounced back strongly to claim third place (+0.47), marking her seventh career World Cup podium. The U.S. team had an impressive day, with three skiers in the top 10:…

Mariska Hargitay Cheers On Lindsey Vonn from the Slopes Ahead of 2026 Olympics Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is showing her unwavering support for alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn as the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics draw near. While vacationing in the French Alps with her husband, Peter Hermann, to ring in the new year, Hargitay posted a photo on Instagram from the slopes of Courchevel/Méribel—a venue famous for Vonn’s past triumphs. Dressed in full ski gear, including a neutral jacket, pants, black helmet, and gloves, Hargitay struck a triumphant pose with her arms raised and ski poles…

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics approach in February, American alpine skiing stars Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have extended encouragement to Italy’s Federica Brignone, who is battling back from a severe injury sustained last spring. Brignone, a multiple Olympic medalist and World Cup champion, suffered a double leg fracture during a giant slalom crash at the Italian National Championships in April 2025. After months of intensive rehabilitation, she returned to snow training in late November 2025, marking a key milestone just weeks before the Games. Recently, Brignone shared an update on Instagram from her training sessions in Valle…

At 41, alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn has officially qualified for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, capping a stunning return to the sport after a five-year retirement. The three-time Olympic medalist, who underwent partial knee replacement surgery in 2024, has dominated early World Cup races this season, proving her prowess against a field of younger athletes. Vonn’s path back to the Olympic stage began with her surprise comeback announcement in late 2024. Motivated in part by the Games being held in Cortina d’Ampezzo—a venue she calls “home” due to her historic successes there, including multiple wins and record-breaking performances—she…

Swiss sensation Camille Rast delivered a masterful performance on the demanding Podkoren course today, securing her maiden World Cup victory in giant slalom and her first win of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year-old Valais native clocked a combined time of 2:00.09 to edge out the competition in thrilling fashion, building on her second-place finish in Semmering just a week ago. Rast, the reigning world slalom champion, dominated from the start with bib 1, posting the fastest first-run time and holding off challengers in the second run. “This feels incredible – I’ve been working so hard on my giant slalom, and…