Lindsey Vonn ends season after further tests on knee
Lindsey Vonn, the overall World Cup ski leader, said Wednesday that her season is over because her left knee injury was more serious than originally thought.
X-rays showed a hairline fracture and the American raced Sunday in the combined event, extending her overall lead by finishing in 13th place.
“After the super combined on Sunday, I went to Barcelona where more precise MRI and CT equipment was available and scans were performed on Tuesday morning,” Vonn said in a statement on her website.
Leicester strengthened its position atop the Premier League without playing after its three main title rivals all lost to cap another unpredictable round in England’s top division.
Cristiano Ronaldo converted a first-half penalty to lead Real Madrid to a 3-1 win at last-place Levante in the Spanish league, keeping his team third in the standings.
Leonardo Bonucci converted the decisive spot-kick as Juventus beat Inter Milan 5-3 in a a penalty shootout to reach the Italian Cup final against AC Milan.
The Falcons released Roddy White, the franchise record holder in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
The Ravens and Joe Flacco have agreed on a three-year contract extension that will keep the quarterback with the team through the 2021 season.