SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czech Republic—American skier Mikaela Shiffrin posted the fastest time in the opening run of a women’s World Cup slalom Saturday, positioning herself for her 85th career victory. If Shiffrin wins the race, she would move within one of the World Cup record of 86 wins set by Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark in the…
Shiffrin Wins Slalom, Moves Within 1 Win of World Cup Record
SPINDLERUV MLYN, Czech Republic—Mikaela Shiffrin celebrated with a shoulder wiggle and a bright smile Saturday after dominating a slalom and moving within one victory of the 34-year-old World Cup record of 86 wins. The American showed no signs of pressure, a day before another slalom in which she could match the best mark set by…
Rams to Name Mike LaFleur as Offensive Coordinator
The Los Angeles Rams are hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to the same position, NFL Network reported Friday. LaFleur effectively replaces Liam Coen, who returned to Kentucky as that school’s offensive coordinator. LaFleur spent the last two seasons with the Jets after previously serving as the San Francisco 49ers’ passing game…
College Basketball Broadcaster Billy Packer Dies at 82
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Billy Packer, an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS, died Thursday. He was 82. Packer’s son, Mark, told The Associated Press that his father had been hospitalized in Charlotte for the past three weeks and had several medical issues, and ultimately succumbed to kidney failure. Packer’s…
Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas Advance to Australian Open Final
Stefanos Tsitsipas is off to his second major final after defeating Karen Khachanov 7–6 (2), 6–4, 6–7 (6), 6–3 in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne, Australia. Tsitsipas, a 24-year-old from Greece who is the tournament’s third seed, collides with Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final on Sunday. Djokovic, 35,…
World Champs Knierim, Frazier Dazzle in Day 1 at US Figure Skating Championships
SAN JOSE, Calif.—They held their on-ice embrace a little longer this time, kneeling in an end pose moments after a near-flawless short program. Overwhelming favorite and reigning world champions Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier scored a personal-best 81.96 on Thursday for a commanding lead in the first day of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. With…
Djokovic Tops Paul; Reaches 10th Australian Open Final
MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic reached a record-extending 10th Australian Open final on Friday and set up a blockbuster decider with Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas and a battle for the world number one ranking. Nine-times champion Djokovic kept his perfect semi-final record at Melbourne Park intact with a 7–5 6–1 6–2 win over outgunned American Tommy Paul at…
Djokovic’s Father to Sit out Son’s Match After Taking Picture With Pro-Russian Fan
January 27, 2023
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Novak Djokovic’s father Srdjian said he will not attend the Australian Open semi-final on Friday night after he was seen posing for photos with supporters of Vladimir Putin. In an emailed statement on Friday, Djokovic senior said he had “chosen to watch from home” so there would be no disruption to Friday night’s semi-final for…
Novak Djokovic to Play American Unseeded Tommy Paul at Australian Open
Twenty-one-time grand slam champion winner Novak Djokovic will go head to head with unseeded first-time major semi-finalist Tommy Paul at the Australian Open on Friday night. Paul, a 25-year-old from America who is currently ranked No. 35 in the world, beat out 20-year-old fellow American Ben Shelton for his semifinal spot against Djokovic. The Serbian superstar…
Vatrano’s Hat Trick, Big 3rd Period Help Ducks Stun Avs 5–3
DENVER—Frank Vatrano scored three goals, Adam Henrique and Mason McTavish scored 24 seconds apart in the third period and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit to stun Colorado 5–3 on Thursday night, Jan. 26, and snap the Avalanche’s six-game winning streak. Trailing 3-1, Vatrano scored his second goal with 1:23 left in the…
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