SESTRIERE, Italy -- Blowing kisses to his fans and hoisted on the shoulders of his rivals, Alberto Tomba skied his farewell race Wednesday night on his favorite course. The Italian ski great, who announced his retirement last October...
...Only three men have 50 or more: Ingemar Stenmark, of Sweden, (86), Hermann Maier, of Austria, (54) and Alberto Tomba, of Italy (50).At 27, Vonn is older than Moser-Proell was when she broke the mark, but younger than Schneider...
...Sunday in a big lift for the home country. "This is another good sign for Turin," retired Italian skiing great Alberto Tomba said. The Americans hardly fared as well. Bode Miller fell and did not finish his first run but kept his lead in...
...remains at Val D'Isere this weekend from the original schedule, a giant slalom Sunday that includes the return of Alberto Tomba following a bad back. Tomba missed the second run of a giant slalom at Park City, Utah, and withdrew from the slalom...
...of the Italian winter sports federation. Zoeggeler's absence didn't stop the guests, including skiing legends Alberto Tomba and Isolde Kostner, from enjoying a good meal. They toasted Zoeggeler's win with aperitifs of Prosecco sparkling...
...second run in the tradition of great slalomers such as Alberto Tomba and Ingemar Stenmark, known for their amazing comebacks...he is in a class of his own right now. He's like Alberto Tomba was. I think Bode, if he can keep his focus going...
...Organizers are hoping for a few days of good weather so they can get the Alpine skiing in. Italian Alpine superstar Alberto Tomba, appearing in his fourth Olympics, told reporters Thursday he is getting old and tired. "I'm rather tired...
...whose name has not yet been revealed, will light the flame at the opening ceremony in Turin on Feb. 10. Ski great Alberto Tomba is considered the favorite for the honor. Basketball Nashville Rhythm ceases operation The Nashville Rhythm has folded...
...games by taking bronze in the downhill and silver in the super-G. With five overall, he is tied with Italy's Alberto Tomba and Norway's Lasse Kjus for second on the all-time Alpine list for men, trailing only the eight by Kjetil Andre...
...has used his laser treatments to cure what ails dozens of tennis stars, soccer players and Olympic skiing champion Alberto Tomba. "It's like doing arthroscopic surgery, but without cutting the skin," Parra said. Nadal sought out Parra on...
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