16 h. ago Mikaela Shiffrin storms back to win her sixth straight World Cup slalom

Shiffrin fastest on deteriorating second runRast denied by 0.09sec in tight Semmering finishColturi claims third as season dominance rolls onMikaela Shiffrin rebounded from a sluggish opening run with a fluid, attacking second to continue her domination of the women’s World Cup slalom under lights in Semmering, Austria, on Sunday.“It did not feel that good,” said Shiffrin. “I didn’t expect to come down with a green light. It’s been one of those days.” Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Dave Chisnall crashes out of PDC world darts in thriller against Pietreczko

Chisnall out despite hitting 11 180s in 3-2 defeatDirk van Duijvenbode and Motomu Sakai bow outDave Chisnall was dumped out of the PDC world championship by Ricardo Pietreczko despite hitting 11 180s in an Alexandra Palace thriller. Chisnall, the No 21 seed, paid the price for double trouble and missed a match dart in the final set when it seemed the Englishman would complete a remarkable recovery.Pietreckzko capitalised on Chisnall’s poor finishing to win the first two sets, but the 2021 semi-finalist stormed back to level with some extraordinary scoring. Chisnall took a 2-1 lead in the final set with a 113 finish but then missed double 16 for a match-sealing 143 checkout. Continue reading...

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1 week ago How to watch Man City vs Brentford: TV channel and live stream for Carabao Cup today

In-form Man City bidding to record a sixth straight win across all competitions

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1 week ago Mikaela Shiffrin extends record with 105th World Cup win in slalom

US skier finished 1.55 seconds ahead of second placeShiffrin has won the opening four slaloms of the seasonMikaela Shiffrin isn’t just winning every slalom of the Olympic season. She’s dominating each race and winning by large margins, too.The American skiing standout claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a night race Tuesday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nice plunged into crisis after fans’ dissent goes too far in physical assault

Ineos-owned club must pick up the pieces as hundreds of supporters hit and spit on players after sixth straight lossBy Get French Football NewsFootball is often lauded for its capacity to bring people together but in Nice, it has also laid bare its capacity to tear a city apart.It’s a Sunday night, and the Nice players and staff have just landed back in the Côte d’Azur after another defeat, their sixth in succession in all competitions. It wasn’t just the loss but the manner of it, and who it came against. “We lost at Lorient, a team that should be relegated. We’re rubbish, we know it,” said a visibly-emotional Sofiane Diop as the midfielder pleaded with the travelling fans after the 3-1 defeat on 30 November. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Noni Madueke sends reminder as Arsenal romp to big Champions League win

CLUB BRUGGE 0-3 ARSENAL: Noni Madueke's brace either side of half-time and a goal from Gabriel Martinelli ensured a sixth straight Champions League win for the Gunners

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3 w. ago Newcastle 2 Burnley 1: Toon survive late scare as Yoane Wissa finally makes debut after £55m transfer

NEWCASTLE strolled to a 2-1 victory as Burnley continued to sleepwalk towards relegation. Scott Parker’s men shot themselves in the foot twice as they suffered a sixth-straight loss to leave them deep in the mire. Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon provided the tonic for the Mags, who were also boosted by £55m summer signing Yoane...

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3 w. ago Nice fans ‘punch and spit’ at own players after sixth straight defeat

The Ligue 1 side slipped to their sixth straight loss on Sunday

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3 w. ago Angry fans ‘punch and spit at’ own players after sixth straight loss

Ligue 1 side Nice slipped to their sixth straight loss on Sunday

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4 w. ago Mikaela Shiffrin maintains perfect start to Olympic season with third slalom win

The American extended her record number of World Cup victories to 104 and slalom wins to 67

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