Aspen's genius inventor, 96

Inventor Klaus Obermeyer introduced the first plastic ski boot, the first down parkas, mirrored sunglasses and the turtleneck. At 96, he still carves down the slopes of Aspen.











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Neymar included on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Real Madrid have been second best to Barcelona this season and the Spanish champions scored another minor victory over their rivals Monday as the FIFA Ballon d'Or shortlist was announced











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How an animal saved this woman's life

As a dancer, Shelly Mays loved being the center of attention. When serious health problems took that away from her, she was distraught -- but bonding with horses has helped her heal.











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NZ bids farewell to Lomu with emotional haka

A host of former All Blacks performed an emotional haka in front of thousands of mourners at a public memorial to mark the passing of New Zealand rugby union great Jonah Lomu.











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NBA great Bryant to retire at end of season

"My body knows it's time to say goodbye" wrote five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant as he poetically announced his intention to retire at the end of the season.











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Shiffrin stuns slalom with huge weekend wins

The margins of her two World Cup victores in Aspen were so big, Mikaela Shiffrin barely knew what to say.











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Svindal wastes no time in ski comeback

You would never know Aksel Lund Svindal had spent a year recovering from a kickabout gone wrong.











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