American Shiffrin claims 1st win after return from injury in team combined with teammate Johnson
Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson of US won Tuesday's team combined race at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria.
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CBC
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- CBC
Peyton Manning, 2-time Super Bowl champion, joins Denver NWSL ownership group
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning became the latest sports celebrity to join the ownership group of Denver's National Women's Soccer League expansion team on Tuesday. Manning follows two-time Olympic champion ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, who was announced as an investor last month in a club that will make its debut next season. Manning and Shiffrin join an NWSL group in Denver led by controlling owner Rob Cohen. Denver was awarded the NWSL's 16th team earlier this year. "Peyton's legacy as a champion and a leader is second to none," Cohen said in a news release. "His impact on Colorado sports is unmatched, and we're incredibly proud to have him as a partner. He brings passion, insight, and deep local roots, all of which will help us shape the future of Denver NWSL." All around the NWSL, big-name athletes are investing in teams. Manning's brother, Eli, is part of Gotham FC, while Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is involved with the KC Current and NBA star James Harden backs the Houston Dash. Decorated alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn supports the Utah Royals FC. Manning was a five-time MVP and two-time Super Bowl winner in a career that started with the Indianapolis Colts and ended in Denver after helping the Broncos to a title following the 2015 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021 after throwing for 71,940 yards with 539 touchdowns and 251 interceptions. Manningcast. The show is hosted by the Manning brothers and offers an alternate way to watch Monday Night Football. "It's a real honour to be part of something so meaningful to the Colorado community," Manning said of joining Denver NWSL. "I'm proud to support the growth of women's sports and excited to help build a club that our city and our state can rally behind." Denver NWSL is building a 12,000-seat temporary stadium that will be its home during the 2026 and '27 seasons. The team also recently unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art, 14,500-seat stadium that will be in downtown Denver.
Winnipeg Free Press
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Shiffrin says in essay she feels ‘like myself again' after recovering from ski racing crash, PTSD
Two-time Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin finally feels 'like myself again' after recovering from a ski racing crash last season and lingering post-traumatic stress disorder. Shiffrin described in an essay for The Players' Tribune released Friday the physical and mental hurdles she needed to clear after her serious spill during a giant slalom race in Killington, Vermont, on Nov. 30. In the crash, something punctured Shiffrin's side and caused severe damage to her oblique muscles. 'Everyone knows what it feels like to have a bad cough. But PTSD … it's not like that,' the 30-year-old from Edwards, Colorado, wrote. 'It comes in all shapes and sizes. Everyone experiences it in their own way, and no two cases are exactly alike.' Shiffrin was leading after the first run of the GS that day in Killington. With the finish line in sight on her final run, she lost an edge and slid into a gate, flipping over her skis. The all-time winningest Alpine World Cup ski racer then slammed into another gate before coming to a stop in the protective fencing. To this day, she doesn't know what led to the puncture wound, only that it was 'a millimeter from pretty catastrophic,' she told The Associated Press. Shiffrin wrote in The Players' Tribune it was 'difficult to explain what the pain felt like. But the closest I can get would probably be, it was like … not only was there a knife stabbing me, but the knife was actually still inside of me.' In late January, Shiffrin returned to the World Cup circuit. The giant slalom, though, remained a cause of anxiety and she skipped the event at world championships. Ever so steadily, she's working on overcoming the mental trauma surrounding the GS as she gears up for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. She won an Olympic gold medal in the discipline at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games. She's been working with a psychologist to conquer her mental obstacles. 'I can admit that there were some extremely low moments,' recounted Shiffrin, who won her 100th career World Cup ski race in February. 'Times when I started second-guessing myself, or was critical of myself because I felt like I was letting what happened mess with me so much. It was like: Come on, Mikaela, people have had way worse crashes than that, way worse injuries. Those people got through it. What is wrong with you? 'On particularly bad days, I'd question my motivation, or whether I still wanted to do this anymore. In my head, I'd be saying to myself: You know what, I kind of couldn't care less if I ever race again.' She and the therapist began looking at her recovery through the prism of PTSD. 'With me, I also think it's possible that the crash I had at the beginning of 2024 in Cortina, and then Killington happening. … that those two crashes maybe built on one another,' Shiffrin said. 'I talked with my therapist about that, and she let me know that past trauma, or a history of traumatic events, can sometimes affect your reaction to new traumatic events.' She lost her dad, Jeff, five years ago in a home accident. Her fiancé and fellow ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde of Norway is still recovering from a serious ski crash on Jan. 13, 2024. 'Maybe when I crashed and got that puncture wound, maybe that was kind of a perfect-storm situation for PTSD to take hold,' Shiffrin wrote. Shiffrin said one thing that's helped is 'getting back to a place of joy.' She closed her essay with: 'All I can do is smile with appreciation. Because, finally …. I feel like myself again.' ___ AP skiing:
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Cision Canada
Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun in Austria are Now Epic; Buy an Epic Pass by May 26 to Ski and Ride at the Lowest Price
Ski and ride resorts in Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun with Epic Pass Epic Passes are on sale now at the lowest price of the year ($1,051 USD) through May 26 BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 21, 2025 /CNW/ -- Less than a week ahead of the May 26 deadline to lock in an Epic Pass for the lowest price of the year, Vail Resorts announced Austrian skiing will be even more Epic with Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun joining the 2025/26 Epic Pass lineup. Salzburg and Munich airports serve as the closest gateways to the resorts, which are nestled in one of the most scenic corners of the Alps spanning the Salzburger Land and Tyrol regions. Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun call to winter sports enthusiasts around the globe with varied terrain and stunning views. More news from Epic Pass will be announced this week. "Expanding access in Austria invites our Pass Holders to discover new destinations, different snow conditions, thrilling terrain and unique alpine villages," said Bill Rock, President of Vail Resorts' Mountain Division. "We are passionate about delivering the Experience of a Lifetime, and ensuring our guests have more opportunities and flexibility to explore a broad range of world-class destinations." In Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun, Epic Pass Holders will now have access to Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and Kitz steinhorn mountain resorts. Saalbach is one of the largest ski areas in Austria, with more than 265 km of slopes catering to all skill levels. Saalbach was recently host to the 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, welcoming fans and athletes for a celebration of world-class skiing. With more than 60 cozy ski huts, numerous snow parks, a freeride park, toboggan runs and more, the resort is one of the most diverse and best ski areas in the Alps. Kitzsteinhorn is known for its high-altitude glacier that ensures reliable snow and excellent conditions. It is also home to the "Top of Salzburg" which provides year-round vistas at 3,017 meters. "The Epic Pass opens the door to a global ski community – filling us with pride and excitement," said Isabella Dschulnigg-Geissler, CEO of Saalbach Cablecar Company. "It is a strong signal of our ski areas' international appeal and a major milestone for all of us. Together with Zell am See-Kaprun, we are thrilled to take this forward-thinking step." The Epic Pass ($1,051 USD for adults; $537 USD for children) and Epic Adaptive Pass ($527 USD for adults; $270 USD for children) will include five days of access to Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun. Epic Passes are on sale now at the lowest price of the year through May 26. May 26 is also the last chance to receive two Buddy Tickets (for up to 45% savings on a lift ticket) and six Ski With a Friend Tickets to help Pass Holders share days at their favorite resorts with family and friends. Further, May 26 is the last chance to purchase an Epic Pass with just $49 down. Pay $49 at the time of purchase, with the remainder of the purchase due mid-September. Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun marks the second set of ski resorts in Austria available to Pass Holders, joining Ski Arlberg – the largest connected ski resort in Austria. The Epic Pass offers unmatched access in Europe, in addition to 37 iconic North American mountain resorts, like Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Stowe and many more. With Epic Pass, skiers and riders have the flexibility to buy their Pass now and decide later where and when to ski or ride. Visit to compare Pass options and buy a Pass before prices increase May 26. About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia – all available on the company's industry-changing Epic Pass. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at or discover our resorts and pass options at
