Author: Joe Prime

Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Giant Slalom with 25th-Place Finish; Brignone Takes the Win Mikaela Shiffrin made her much-anticipated return to the giant slalom event but faced a difficult challenge, finishing 25th in the competition. The American skier, who had been recovering from an injury, found herself well outside the podium spots, struggling with the conditions of the race. While she has been a dominant force in alpine skiing in recent years, Shiffrin’s return marked a tough day on the slopes as she worked to find her rhythm. Federica Brignone of Italy, on the other hand, delivered an outstanding performance, capturing…

Meet The American King of Austria’s St. Anton Arlberg Retracing skiing’s roots with Hannes Schneider, the grandson of modern skiing. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Hannes Schneider makes off-piste turns in Austria Hannes Schneider makes off-piste turns in Austria.Photo credit: Christopher Harrison I’m sweating, standing in a thicket of larch trees and peering down through barren branches at the half-timbered chalets and hotels of St. Anton, one of eight historic farming villages forming Austria’s Arlberg. Separating me from lunch are 1,500 feet of…

‘She gave us an infinity’: Miss Teen USA pageant queen killed in tragic car crash. Family and friends are mourning the loss of a pageant contestant who was killed in a tragic car crash in Florida. On Monday, 18-year-old Kadance Fredericksen, who was the Miss Okaloosa County Teen representative at the 2024 Miss Florida Teen USA pageant was killed when her vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer. “She gave us an infinity in the amount of time that she had,” said Cassie Brown, a friend of Kadance. “I’m forever grateful for that little infinity that she gave us.” Fredericksen’s legacy reaches…

Spirituality and sustainability on Spain’s Camino de Santiago with guide Fran Contreras Gil Francisco Contreras Gil, known to his friends as Fran, is a journalist, radio reporter, broadcaster and author who has been exploring the history, legends and mysteries of Spain for over 30 years. His book, Guía Mágica del Camino de Santiago (Magical Guide to the Way of St James), takes readers to the heart of the most important pilgrimage route in the world – the trail leading to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago de Compostela, representing a model of sustainable tourism since the Middle Ages.

More about the salary cap rising from $255.4 million last year to between $277.5 million and $281.5 million for the upcoming NFL year. The NFL’s salary cap is expected to see a substantial rise, jumping from $255.4 million in the 2024 season to an estimated range of $277.5 million to $281.5 million for the 2025 season. This increase signals growth and financial stability in the league, providing teams with more flexibility in managing player contracts and roster construction. A Growth of Over $20 Million The projected rise in the salary cap marks a significant jump, with an increase of roughly…

Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach and 49ers assistant Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator. Saints HC Kellen Moore and Staley worked together with the Chargers, and now will do the same for the Saints. Saints Hire Former Chargers Head Coach and 49ers Assistant Brandon Staley as New Defensive Coordinator The New Orleans Saints have made a major coaching change, bringing in former Los Angeles Chargers head coach and former San Francisco 49ers defensive assistant Brandon Staley to serve as their new defensive coordinator. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for the Saints as they look to strengthen their…

NFL investigators have been in Baltimore speaking to women who have accused Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, a source told ESPN. Three women have spoken with investigators, with another two scheduled to do so, per a Baltimore Banner report. NFL investigators are currently in Baltimore, conducting interviews with multiple women who have accused Baltimore Ravens kicker, Justin Tucker, of sexual misconduct, according to a source close to the investigation. The probe comes amid a growing concern surrounding allegations against the football star. The accusations involve three women who have already come forward to speak with NFL investigators. Reports indicate that…

Memorial Day, when we highlight a line-of-duty death from this date in history. Today we remember Patrolman Kenneth Reid Lester from the Richmond Police Department, who was involved in an on-duty automobile crash while responding to a burglary call and sustained debilitating injuries. Patrolman Lester crashed into a semi-tractor trailer that turned in front of him while responding to the call. Patrolman Lester suffered a ruptured aorta, a leg injury, and a pelvic fracture. During the surgery for the ruptured aorta, he went into cardiac arrest losing oxygen to the brain causing a traumatic brain injury which required rehabilitative care.…

Richmond police asst. chief sues prosecutor, alleges defamation in ‘public spat’ Wayne County Prosecutor Michael Shipman and Richmond Police Department Assistant Chief Adam Blanton. Adam Blanton, assistant police chief for the Richmond Police Department, has filed a civil lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Michael Shipman over his inclusion on Shipman’s Brady/Giglio list. Filed Wednesday afternoon in Wayne Circuit Court, Blanton alleges that Shipman exceeded and abused his authority by “unjustly branding a decorated assistant chief of police with a professional scarlet letter” via his placement on the list and then making his inclusion on the list public by alerting the…

My (unexpectedly) feminist pilgrimage: Walking the Camino de Santiago and the freedom I found. In early 2017, I scuffled through the hallways of the building where I worked. My hands pooled with sweat and my stomach flipped. It was time — after many months of intricate planning — to quit. In addition to giving notice to my manager, I was required to report my departure to the big boss. This felt a bit dramatic for an administrative assistant like me, but at a workplace with we’re-a-big-family energy, I suppose it made sense to confess my sins to the patriarch before…