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After opening speed races were cancelled, the European Cup season kicks off with technical events in Levi, Finland.

Germany's Susanne Riesch undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery on her left leg upon return from Levi.

What alpine race training looks like from angles you've never seen before.

The Vikings send a team of hopefuls to Levi for this weekend's World Cup slalom races.

Ashley Maxfield has the goal of transforming her racing skills into a world championship title in big mountain skiing.

A relatively late birthdate and some so-so junior results hardly slowed Ted Ligety down.

American Erik Fisher dominated a World Cup-caliber field twice during successive FIS races at the Copper Speed Center.

Bernadette and Marlies Schild lead an Austrian team of nine ladies headed to the Levi World Cup in Finland.

The date for the third annual FIS World Snow Day has been set as Jan. 19, 2014.

Ski racing fans who have been blocked out of Universal Sports coverage can now subscribe online through DishWorld.

The two-time world champion's younger brother Michael and Manuel Wieser join a solid Austrian team in Levi.

A documentary that tells the story of Yankee ingenuity at three small ski areas in Vermont premiers on Nov. 7.

After the first run Ted Ligety has nearly a one second lead over his closest challengers, Pinturault and Hirscher.

Lara Gut with the win, Zettel with the record, and Shiffrin with the surprise in Soelden.

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Bode Miller makes his return in Soelden while Vonn opts to sit out until Beaver Creek.

X Games Big Air gold medalist Olsson returns to the alpine World Cup with his first start since March 2012.

The Swiss men's team has released the names of its starting athletes set to tackle the race at Soelden.