- They've been labelled as unprofessional, progressive, and a shame. USSA introduced a sprint race to the SuperTour that was truncated at the qualifying round; medals were awarded to skiers who clocked the fastest qualifying times, and the athletes’ entire day was done in a matter of two to four minutes. Despite complaints, the format is still around. 14 Comments

 - Nine North American athletes had World Cup top-tens this weekend. Here's your handy guide to our coverage of races across the continent and the world: what happened where, wi... 2 Comments

 - The Alberta World Cup Academy placed five athletes in the top 6 in Sunday's men's 30 k classic pursuit, and the AWCA women led first through fourth in the 15 k pursuit at the...

 - Emily Nishikawa secured her first outright NorAm skate victory of the season on Saturday, beating Alberta World Cup Academy teammate Alysson Marshall by 8.2 seconds in the 10...

 - Graeme Killick nipped Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) teammate Kevin Sandau by 0.5 seconds in the 15 k freestyle interval start at Eastern Canadian Championships on Saturday...

 - Jesse Cockney made some tactical changes and tried to relax, which apparently worked as he won his third NorAm sprint at the Eastern Canadian Championships on Friday. Brent M...

 - Alysson Marshall used her strengths wisely to win the qualifier and final on Friday, the opening day of the NorAm mini tour in Cantley, Quebec. Emily Nishikawa was second and...

 - Two-time Olympian Drew Goldsack has seen his share of injuries, but the Canadian's crash in the NorAm sprint final in Whistler, British Columbia, three weeks ago was an excep... 1 Comment

 - One of seven Canadians gearing up for the OPA and Scandinavian Cup races in Europe, Alana Thomas (Nakkertok) took a slightly unconventional route. Just over a year after grad... Comments Off

 - The Alberta World Cup Academy in Canmore, Alberta, recently posted a job listing for a "Senior Coach." Program director Mike Cavaliere explained in an email that this is not ...

 - Leif Nordgren gained confidence, health, and several more spots on the results sheet in the 20 k individual race at U26 Championships on Tuesday. Russell Currier and Hannah D...

 - Wisconsin natives and former CXC racers Maria Stuber and Bryan Cook recently started a new chapter of their lives in Vermont with the Craftsbury Green Racing Project. The cou...

 - A top-five was all she needed to secure the overall win, and Jennie Bender (CXC) skied beyond that in Sunday’s 15 k freestyle pursuit at Green Acres, the final event of the...

 - After five races over the course of nine days and never once relinquishing his lead, Matt Liebsch (Team StrongHeart/Team Birkie) took home the overall victory in the Tour de ...

 - U.S. biathlete Leif Nordgren showed signs that he may finally be shaking off illness and disappointing results: he narrowly missed the top 20 at the Under-26 Championships on...

 - Jennie Bender (CXC) jumped out to a commanding start and sprinted early to win the women's 5 k classic mass start, the fourth of five stages in the Tour de Twin Cities. Rosie...

 - In a lunge for the line, Dylan McGuffin (CGRP) edged Matt Liebsch (Team Strong Heart/Team Birkie) for victory in the 10 k mass start classic at Green Acres. Both men fell in ... 3 Comments

 - With one finish in the top 30 and two more just outside it, the American team, which features a mix of World Cup talent and athletes who are returning from breaks from the Eu...

 - Smith is in his first year as a junior after previously competing as a youth at World Junior Championships. On Friday, he missed two shots in his first European race of the s...

 - Tim Reynolds (CGRP) led a strong Craftsbury contingent in the freestyle sprint prologue on Wednesday night in Minneapolis, Minn. Reynolds edged out teammate Pat O’Brien (CG...