Lara Gut takes early lead in slalom opener

• Lara Gut takes early lead in slalom opener
  (CNN)Swiss star Lara Gut has emerged victorious after two imposing runs in the giant slalom season opener in Soelden, Austria. The 25-year-old won her first Crystal Globe last season and has put down a marker for her rivals in the first race of the winter. She led the field by 1.42 seconds after the first run and clinched the win over Mikaela Schiffrin in the second. The American finished 1.44 seconds off top slot. From...
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