Kiwi Robinson leads World Cup giant slalom in Sestriere / Photo: Marco BERTORELLO - AFP
-
Cavs crush Knicks in battle of NBA East elite
-
The last carriage horses of Indonesia's capital endure harsh lives
-
Gaza hostage-prisoner swap set to go ahead after row over bodies
-
Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
-
On $15 a month, Venezuela's teachers live hand to mouth
-
Reds boss Kiss hails resilience in 13-try Super Rugby extravaganza
-
Porn stars: Oscar favorite 'Anora' gets sex work right
-
Arab leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to hash out Gaza plan
-
South Africa's Potgieter fires 61 to grab PGA Mexico Open lead
-
LA prosecutor says opposes new trial for Menendez brothers
-
Australia says no live firing seen or heard from Chinese ships
-
US proposes Ukraine UN text omitting mention of occupied territory: diplomats
-
Trump says Zelensky and Putin must 'get together'
-
AP sues White House officials over denial of access
-
Everton boss Moyes doing a better job than me, says Man Utd's Amorim
-
'See you in court': Trump, governor spar over trans rights
-
US stocks tumble on fears of slowdown
-
Champions Spain fight back in Women's Nations League opener, England held
-
M23 pushes deeper in east DRC, UN urges Rwanda forces to leave
-
Leicester hit historic low in Brentford rout
-
LA mayor sacks fire chief over handling of deadly blazes
-
Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial
-
Cuba opens solar park hoping to stave off blackouts
-
'Super tough' Rublev in third Qatar final, faces Draper for title
-
Yankees change facial hair policy to allow 'well-groomed beards'
-
'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO chief
-
There's optimism Wembanyama will make strong recovery
-
Cognac on the rocks: industry seeks French govt help from Chinese tariffs
-
Texas measles outbreak reaches 90, mostly unvaccinated
-
Holders Spain stun Belgium with late comeback in women's Nations League
-
Man badly wounded in suspected stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial
-
Ex-Trump aide's 'Nazi ideology' salute sparks French party leader's protest
-
Man found guilty of trying to kill Salman Rushdie
-
Man badly wounded in assault at Berlin's Holocaust memorial: police
-
USA needs travel reforms to cope with mega sports events: report
-
World champion Brignone storms to Sestriere giant slalom
-
'Unknown little Englishman' Sherratt hoping to reverse Welsh fortunes
-
Pope not out of danger, doctors say, amid questions over future
-
Christie's first-ever AI sale angers some artists
-
M23 advances deeper in east DRC as Congolese troops flee
-
German flying taxi start-up's rescue deal collapses
-
Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Rubiales ban appeal
-
S.Africa wants 'inclusive' talks on ending Ukraine war, invites Zelensky
-
Postecoglou wants Spurs to 'kick on' after turning corner
-
Rickelton hits century as South Africa rout Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
-
Ireland expect 'galvanised' hosts, as Wales try to quiet 'outside noise'
-
French-Lebanese architect to redesign British Museum galleries
-
Stock markets diverge, oil prices slide
-
History inspires Darge as Scotland eye five wins in a row over England
-
'Queen of Pop' Madonna lambasts 'King' Trump
NYSE - LSE
Kiwi Robinson leads World Cup giant slalom in Sestriere
Alice Robinson leads the way after the first run of Friday's giant slalom in Sestiere as Mikaela Shiffrin was left way off the pace in her bid for a 100th World Cup win.
The New Zealander is in pole position to claim her second win of the season after finishing 0.19 seconds ahead of newly-crowned giant slalom world champion Federico Brignone.
Paula Moltzan of the USA was third, 0.83sec behind Robinson who leads the discipline standings by just four points from Sara Hector, with the Swede over a second back in fourth.
Brignone is battling the flu on her return to home snow after a stunning victory at the worlds ahead of the second run which starts at 1330 local time (1230GMT).
The 34-year-old gulped down air after finishing her run which gives her a great chance of extending her lead at the top of the overall standings over Lara Gut-Behrami.
Reigning World Cup champion Gut-Behrami did not finish her run and will not be in the 30 skiers contesting the afternoon showdown.
American star Shiffrin will almost certainly have to wait for her 100th win as she continues her comeback from injury after a tentative first run which left the 29-year-old nearly three seconds behind Robinson.
Shiffrin is contesting her first giant slalom since crashing out at Killington in November, an accident which left her sidelined for two months with an abdominal puncture wound that required surgery.
Sestiere hosts another giant slalom on Saturday before a slalom on Sunday.
T.Ward--AMWN