Bill Pennington
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If Mickelson Bolts for Saudi-Backed Tour, Will Young Golfers Follow?
Mickelson, one of the game’s most popular players, has simultaneously spent nearly three decades vexing the sport’s leadership, while collecting nearly $100 million in earnings.
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Alpine Career Is Far From Over
The skier’s setbacks in Beijing fit the historical narrative arc of many greats in the sport, including her compatriots Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn and Ted...
Mikaela Shiffrin Competes, and Corinne Suter Wins Gold, in Downhill
Mikaela Shiffrin raced in the event for her first time at an Olympics Games. She finished in 18th place.
Chris Corning Wants to Change Snowboarding's Image
Chris Corning is hoping to land on the podium next week after narrowly missing an Olympic medal four years ago. His long-term ambitions for his...
An Olympian’s Routine: Skiing, Shooting, Soldiering
The Army National Guard finances the training of elite American biathletes if they agree to join full time.
Mikaela Shiffrin Will Ski in the Super-G Event for a Medal
After a rough start, the ski racer is seeking medals in demanding races.
Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s Stunning Success at the Olympics Took a Village
The American skier’s ascent to ski racing’s mountaintop and a silver medal in the super-G is a tribute to the strength and influence of his...
Difficult Comebacks Are Familiar to Olympic Skier Mikaela Shiffrin
Mikaela Shiffrin grew up admiring Miller, a six-time Olympic medalist. She’ll need his resiliency and luck if she hopes to add to her own medal...
Men's Downhill Skiing Tries Again After High Winds Caused Delay
The giant slalom and the downhill take place on different slopes and with different skiers.
What Happened to Mikaela Shiffrin? Star Falls Early in Giant Slalom
An overarching story line of the women’s World Cup circuit this season was a hotly contested duel between Shiffrin and her chief competitor, Petra Vlhova...