Robert Redford’s character in 1969 film ‘Downhill Racer’ still resonates with American ski racers

Robert Redford’s character in 1969 film ‘Downhill Racer’ still resonates with American ski racers

BORMIO, Italy — Long before the free-spirited Bode Miller, there was David Chappellet, a driven, do-things-my-way downhill racer representing the U.S. ski team. Sure, Chappellet’s story was make-believe and straight out out Hollywood, a brash prospect played by the late actor Robert Redford coming out of nowhere (Idaho Springs, Colorado) to fill in for an…

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Another Award for Browns: LB Carson Schwesinger Is Defensive Rookie of the Year

Another Award for Browns: LB Carson Schwesinger Is Defensive Rookie of the Year

There were several defensive rookie standouts in 2025, but Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger stood above them all.  Schwesinger won Defensive Rookie of the Year at the NFL Honors on Thursday night. Schwesinger beat out New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter, Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori, Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. and…

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U.S. can spend billions less on defense, says Anduril Industries founder

U.S. can spend billions less on defense, says Anduril Industries founder

Defense spending has been the talk of Singapore’s Airshow this week but that’s not an accurate way to measure military strength, Palmer Luckey, founder of defense tech firm Anduril Industries, said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” Wednesday. That comes after U.S. President Donald Trump in January expressed interest in raising the U.S military budget to…

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