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Shiffrin likely won't have a target date for ski racing return for another 7-10 days, coach says

​​​​​​​Mikaela Shiffrin is back on snow and skiing regularly again at home in Colorado. When she'll return to racing after an unusual puncture wound to her side remains "a moving target" that probably won't be figured out for another week to 10 days, U.S. Ski Team head coach Paul Kristofic said.

Lindsey Vonn only bruised from downhill training fall, thanks to protective air bag

Lindsey Vonn fell toward the end of a World Cup downhill training run on Thursday in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, and appeared slightly banged up.

Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she's crazy to return to ski racing at age 40

Lindsey Vonn is getting fed up with how several of her fellow skiing champions are questioning why she would return to the sport's most dangerous disciplines at such an advanced age.

Italy's Sinner caps accomplished but controversial year with ATP Finals title

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year, beating U.S. Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy before his home fans — and before a final verdict is reached in his doping case.

Sinner to face Fritz for ATP Finals in another rematch of US Open final

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is going to face a very familiar opponent for the trophy at the ATP Finals. Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up another match with Taylor Fritz — the player he beat in the U.S. Open final two months ago and again in the group stage here on Tuesday. Both times, Sinner won in straight sets.
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Ailing Alcaraz eliminated from ATP Finals as Zverev, Ruud complete semifinal field

Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots were filled at the ATP Finals on Friday. His 7-6 (5), 6-4 loss to Alexander Zverev meant the French Open and Wimbledon champion, who has been sick this week, was eliminated from eight-man tourney.
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Sinner doping case could have been communicated more efficiently, ATP chair says

There "could have been better communication" in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner's doping case, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged Thursday.

Sinner beats Fritz at ATP Finals in rematch of U.S. Open championship

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner made it two wins in two matches before his home fans at the ATP Finals, beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday. Earlier, Daniil Medvedev moved back into contention with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alex De Minaur.

WADA appeals Jannik Sinner's doping case, seeking ban of 1 to 2 years for top-ranked tennis player

The steroid case involving top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner was appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the Montreal-based body announced Saturday.

Salvatore 'Totò' Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at 1990 World Cup, dies at 59

Salvatore "Totò" Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at the 1990 World Cup that his country hosted and epitomized a player exceeding expectations on soccer's biggest stage, has died. He was 59.