Here are eight athletes who, if they avoid mishaps along the way, could make a mark on the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria — The Alpine skiing world championships start on Tuesday and here’s a guide that tells you everything you need to know about the biggest skiing event outside of the Olympics: how to watch, what the schedule is and more.

Mikaela Shiffrin says she needs more time for training as she regains her form from a deep puncture wound and won't be entering the new team combined event at worlds, denying a potential superstar pairing with Lindsey Vonn.

Mikaela Shiffrin is not going to pair with Lindsey Vonn in a dream team at the Alpine skiing world championships. Shiffrin announced that she needs more time for training as she regains her form from a deep puncture wound and won't be entering the new team combined event at worlds.

There will be no Dream Team of Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin at next week's team combined event at the alpine skiing skiing world championships because Shiffrin doesn't feel fit enough for it. Shiffrin,