Nyman's ski technician is also famous at Gardena downhill (The Associated Press) ''He's kind of like a European dad to me,'' Nyman said. There's nowhere that Mussi's services pay off more than in Val Gardena, where he has contributed to seven wins - four for Italian standout Kristian Ghedina and three by Nyman. If Nyman can record his fourth career downhill victory Saturday, he'll match … [Read more...]
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Vonn posts fastest World Cup training run (The Associated Press)
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Barcelona 3-0 Evergrande: Suarez hat trick
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Warriors put Bucks on alert WWE-style for Friday
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Putin says FIFA’s Blatter ‘a respected person’, deserves Nobel prize (Reuters)
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Aubameyang nets 27th goal of the season as Dortmund reach the German Cup quarterfinals
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The Daily Dose: Dose: 43 Shades of Klay
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