Hirscher edges Kristoffersen to win World Cup slalom opener

LEVI, Finland (AP) — Marcel Hirscher posted the fastest time in both runs to win the season-open men’s World Cup slalom on Sunday.
The seven-time overall champion edged Henrik Kristoffersen twice, and finished the race 0.09 seconds ahead of the Norwegian.
The rest of field, led by Olympic champion Andre Myhrer of Sweden, was more than 1.4 seconds behind.
Hirscher and Kristoffersen were 1-2 in the discipline standings for each of the past three seasons.
Last year’s winner, Felix