- It was a great end to a weekend of competing for Johnny Spillane who went two-for-two leading the U.S., breaking a tie for fourth by winning a photo finish Sunday as the nordic combined World Cup wrapped up in Lillehammer.

By US Ski Team
Dec 6, 2009

DUSSELDORF, Germany (Dec. 5) - Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) marked another World Cup top-10 finish Saturday as he claimed seventh place during a freestyle sprint in Germany. Russia's Alexy Petukhov won.

By US Ski Team
Dec 5, 2009

After leading the way in seventh for the U.S. following the jumping round, Johnny Spillane (Steamboat Springs, CO) pushed his way in the cross country pack to finish sixth overall in the nordic combined World Cup on Saturday in Lillehammer.

By US Ski Team
Dec 5, 2009

Tim Burke takes second podium during the World Cup in Östersund. US-Women learned from experiences in Sweden.

By Viktoria Franke
Dec 5, 2009

On the 828 m long course, the Swedish youngter Hanna Falk (SWE) took her first ever World Cup victory in her career. ForAlexei Falk (RUS), who is the first year in the senior class, it was an amazing success on the quite flat course in Düsseldorf.

By FIS
Dec 5, 2009

A small group of Michigan Tech skiers kicked off the 2009-10 season in West Yellowstone, Mont., Nov. 26-29.

By Michigan Tech
Dec 4, 2009

Every once in a while our panel comes across an Olympic athlete who records an "against-the-odds" result which carries some extra weight.

By Dan Friedell, USA TODAY
Dec 4, 2009

Burke managed to finish his race with just one penalty overall, making the race not only his personal best but also the best US result since 1992!

By Viktoria Franke
Dec 4, 2009

The 8th edition of the famous city sprint at the river Rhine will be staged on 5th-6th December 2009 and can be combined ideally with Christmas shopping.

By FIS
Dec 4, 2009

Significant snow accumulations are expected and a Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect. Aspen Grove XC in East Jordan predicts 4-6" of snow.

By Mike Muha
Dec 4, 2009

UPDATED. A race in southeast Michigan and the Michigan Cup Marathon becomes the Cote Dame Marie Loppet.

By Mike Muha
Dec 4, 2009

This our first week with the focus on specific strength. Specific strength is series of dynamic and functional exercises that will develop the muscles and motions you use when cross country skiing.

By CXC Academy
Dec 3, 2009