Vonn's Comeback, Macuga's Triumph Highlight World Cup Alpine Skiing
In St. Anton, Austria, Lindsey Vonn, 40, returned to competitive alpine skiing with sixth and fourth-place finishes, while 22-year-old American Lauren Macuga won her first World Cup Super-G race, securing her place as a top contender for the 2026 Olympics.
Vonn's Comeback, Macuga's Triumph Highlight World Cup Alpine Skiing
In St. Anton, Austria, Lindsey Vonn, 40, returned to competitive alpine skiing with sixth and fourth-place finishes, while 22-year-old American Lauren Macuga won her first World Cup Super-G race, securing her place as a top contender for the 2026 Olympics.
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20% Bias Score
Vonn Returns to World Cup Skiing with Sixth-Place Finish in St. Anton
Lindsey Vonn finished sixth in her first World Cup downhill race in six years on Saturday in St. Anton, Switzerland, with a time of 1:16.66, less than a second behind the winner, 34-year-old Federica Brignone; Vonn aims to compete in the 2026 Olympics.
Vonn Returns to World Cup Skiing with Sixth-Place Finish in St. Anton
Lindsey Vonn finished sixth in her first World Cup downhill race in six years on Saturday in St. Anton, Switzerland, with a time of 1:16.66, less than a second behind the winner, 34-year-old Federica Brignone; Vonn aims to compete in the 2026 Olympics.
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44% Bias Score
Deschamps to Retire After 2026 World Cup
France's soccer coach, Didier Deschamps, will retire after the 2026 World Cup, ending a 12-year tenure marked by a World Cup win and consistent success; Zinedine Zidane is considered the likely successor.
Deschamps to Retire After 2026 World Cup
France's soccer coach, Didier Deschamps, will retire after the 2026 World Cup, ending a 12-year tenure marked by a World Cup win and consistent success; Zinedine Zidane is considered the likely successor.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Bobsledder Djolo Misses World Cup Final
Dutch bobsledder Loren Djolo finished 23rd in her World Cup debut in Winterberg, Germany, failing to qualify for the final due to steering errors despite a strong start aided by her athletics background; her next competition is January 25th in Sankt Moritz.
Dutch Bobsledder Djolo Misses World Cup Final
Dutch bobsledder Loren Djolo finished 23rd in her World Cup debut in Winterberg, Germany, failing to qualify for the final due to steering errors despite a strong start aided by her athletics background; her next competition is January 25th in Sankt Moritz.
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44% Bias Score
Van der Poel Wins Fifth Straight Cyclocross World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel won the Besançon World Cup cyclocross race on December 27th, securing his fifth consecutive victory this season despite a delayed private jet journey; Toon Aerts finished second, reducing Van der Poel's lead in the overall standings.
Van der Poel Wins Fifth Straight Cyclocross World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel won the Besançon World Cup cyclocross race on December 27th, securing his fifth consecutive victory this season despite a delayed private jet journey; Toon Aerts finished second, reducing Van der Poel's lead in the overall standings.
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24% Bias Score
Monney Wins First World Cup Downhill in Bormio
Alexis Monney, a 24-year-old Swiss skier, secured his first World Cup victory in the men's downhill race at Bormio, Italy, on January 21st, 2024, beating Franjo von Allmen and Cameron Alexander, highlighting Switzerland's dominance in the discipline, while the French team was affected by a virus.
Monney Wins First World Cup Downhill in Bormio
Alexis Monney, a 24-year-old Swiss skier, secured his first World Cup victory in the men's downhill race at Bormio, Italy, on January 21st, 2024, beating Franjo von Allmen and Cameron Alexander, highlighting Switzerland's dominance in the discipline, while the French team was affected by a virus.
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28% Bias Score
Resurgent German Lugers Show Improved Form in Altenberg World Cup
At the Altenberg World Cup, German lugers Max Langenhan and Felix Loch secured a 1-2 finish in the men's singles, while Anna Berreiter and Merle Fräbel took second and third in the women's singles; this follows previous struggles against Austria, improving team confidence before the Winterberg Europ...
Resurgent German Lugers Show Improved Form in Altenberg World Cup
At the Altenberg World Cup, German lugers Max Langenhan and Felix Loch secured a 1-2 finish in the men's singles, while Anna Berreiter and Merle Fräbel took second and third in the women's singles; this follows previous struggles against Austria, improving team confidence before the Winterberg Europ...
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24% Bias Score
Deschamps to Step Down as France Soccer Coach After 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps, France's soccer coach since 2012, announced his departure after the 2026 World Cup, ending a tenure marked by the 2018 World Cup victory and longest-serving coach record in French history.
Deschamps to Step Down as France Soccer Coach After 2026 World Cup
Didier Deschamps, France's soccer coach since 2012, announced his departure after the 2026 World Cup, ending a tenure marked by the 2018 World Cup victory and longest-serving coach record in French history.
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40% Bias Score
Madonna di Campiglio Slalom: Noël's Injury, Intense Race Schedule
The Madonna di Campiglio night slalom's shift to early January marks the start of five prestigious races in 21 days; Clément Noël, recovering from an ankle injury, aims to compete despite limited training, while Steven Amiez seeks his first top-3 finish.
Madonna di Campiglio Slalom: Noël's Injury, Intense Race Schedule
The Madonna di Campiglio night slalom's shift to early January marks the start of five prestigious races in 21 days; Clément Noël, recovering from an ankle injury, aims to compete despite limited training, while Steven Amiez seeks his first top-3 finish.
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4% Bias Score
Dutch Bobsledder Djolo's World Cup Debut: Strong Start, Steering Challenges
Dutch bobsledder Loren Djolo finished 23rd in her World Cup debut in Winterberg, Germany, failing to reach the finals due to steering errors; her next competition is January 25th in Sankt Moritz.
Dutch Bobsledder Djolo's World Cup Debut: Strong Start, Steering Challenges
Dutch bobsledder Loren Djolo finished 23rd in her World Cup debut in Winterberg, Germany, failing to reach the finals due to steering errors; her next competition is January 25th in Sankt Moritz.
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20% Bias Score
Croatian Skier Ljutic Wins World Cup Slalom
Zrinka Ljutic, a 20-year-old Croatian skier, won the women's World Cup slalom race in Semmering, Austria on December 31st, securing her country's first victory in the discipline since 2006 and beating Lena Duerr of Germany by 1.75 seconds, with Mikaela Shiffrin absent due to injury.
Croatian Skier Ljutic Wins World Cup Slalom
Zrinka Ljutic, a 20-year-old Croatian skier, won the women's World Cup slalom race in Semmering, Austria on December 31st, securing her country's first victory in the discipline since 2006 and beating Lena Duerr of Germany by 1.75 seconds, with Mikaela Shiffrin absent due to injury.
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20% Bias Score
Indonesia's Ambitious Plan to Return to the World Cup
Indonesian soccer chairman Erick Thohir aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and reach the top 50 in FIFA rankings by 2045, addressing hooliganism and match-fixing while leveraging the diaspora and economic growth.
Indonesia's Ambitious Plan to Return to the World Cup
Indonesian soccer chairman Erick Thohir aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and reach the top 50 in FIFA rankings by 2045, addressing hooliganism and match-fixing while leveraging the diaspora and economic growth.
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44% Bias Score