MILAN (AP) — Eileen Gu is readying to defend her big air ski freestyle title and a Norwegian contender’s emotional reaction overshadowed the last men’s Alpine ski event of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Late last week, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) convened and confirmed that airbags will be compulsory for athletes competing in the World Cup speed disciplines: Downhill and ...

There’s no getting around it — downhill skiing is a dangerous sport. And while the Olympians engaged in downhill races are doubtless some of the most talented folks in the game, the breakneck speeds ...