U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin increases overall World Cup title lead with downhill win

Mikaela Shiffrin increased her lead over Petra Vlhová in a close race for the overall title by winning the downhill on Wednesday at the World Cup Finals.

Shiffrin had barely raced downhill this season — two World Cup events in December and then last month’s Beijing Olympics. Her best result was 18th. Read More