Kiwis' Ploy Comes Unstuck

SAN DIEGO, Thursday: The surprise replacement of both skipper and tactician failed to save New Zealand from their third defeat in a row by the Italian yacht Il Moro di Venezia in the America's Cup challenger elimination finals series yesterday. Il Moro leads the series 4-3 and needs to win

America's Cup Underdogs Now On Level Pegging

SAN DIEGO, Wednesday: The underdogs-Il Moro di Venezia in the challenger series, and Stars & Stripes in the defender series-both won their heats in the America's Cup eliminations yesterday to achieve equal points with the favourites, New Zealand and America3. The controversy over New Z

Challenger Jury Dismisses Protest: Kiwi Bowsprit Legal

SAN DIEGO, Tuesday: The international jury for the Louis Vuitton Cup-the challenger elimination series for the America's Cup-has dismissed the latest protest by Italian yacht Il Moro di Venezia over its New Zealand rival's use of a bowsprit. The issue, however, still clouds not only the ch

Italian Protest Success Sees Kiwi Victory Annulled

SAN DIEGO, Sunday: Italy's Il Moro di Venezia torpedoed New Zealand's fourth win in the America's Cup elimination finals here yesterday with a successful protest over the Kiwi's use of their boat's bowsprit. The international jury found New Zealand had infringed a race condition but also f

Italians Snatch Victory By A Second

SAN DIEGO, Tuesday: The Italian yacht Il Moro di Venezia scored a breathtaking win by one second over New Zealand to level the score at one race each in the America's Cup challenger elimination finals yesterday. The race showed both boats have virtually equal speed in moderate wind and wa