Julia Mancuso heard “The Star-Spangled Banner†played for her after an international ski race for the first time in four years.
Mancuso ended her long wait by blazing down a steep and twisting Swiss course Wednesday to win the final World Cup downhill of the season.
“Emotionally, it’s awesome and it’s a lot of fun,†Mancuso, of Squaw Valley, Calif., told … More
Didier Cuche became the men’s World Cup downhill champion Wednesday, securing an emotional fourth title in Alpine racing’s signature event.
Cuche scored enough race points finishing fourth to overtake Austria’s Michael Walchhofer, who placed 11th in his final downhill before retiring.
The race was won by Adrien Theaux of France, who earned his first World Cup victory  … Details
Four days, four races.
Lindsey Vonn and Maria Riesch are ready to begin their showdown Wednesday for the overall World Cup title. After 31 races, four more at the World Cup finals will decide if Vonn wins her fourth straight title or Riesch, the current leader, wins an elusive first.
The best friends have elevated their rivalry to new heights this season, their closest contest yet for the giant crystal globe trophy. The finals start with … Details
Alpine racers pledged on Tuesday to donate some of their prize money at the World Cup finals to relief efforts in Japan.
United States racer Julia Mancuso launched the fundraiser by promising half her race earnings this week to the www.skiershelpingjapan.com campaign website.
Mancuso, Japanese skier Akira Sasaki and former Olympian Kazuko Ikeda have  … Details