British team skipper Ben Ainslie said "the comeback is on" after a big day for his crew in the America's Cup against New Zealand. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/17/more-sports/britain-momentum-americas-cup/ #moresports #america039scup #britain #newzealand #emiratesteamnewzealand #ineosbritannia #peterburling #benainslie
New Zealand extended its America's Cup lead over Britain to 3-0 in the first-to-seven series on Sunday, after the two boats came within "a matter of centimeters" of clashing foils. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/14/more-sports/new-zealand-extends-lead/ #moresports #emiratesteamnewzealand #america039scup #ineosbritannia #peterburling #benainslie #nathanoutteridge #newzealand #britain
New Zealand extends America's Cup lead over Britain after near clash

Britain was given a distance penalty after failing to keep clear in response to an aggressive close-quarters maneuver by New Zealand.

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Emirates Team New Zealand began its America's Cup defense in style on Saturday, cruising to a first race win by a wide margin over challenger Ineos Britannia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/13/more-sports/americas-cup-final-start/ #moresports #emiratesteamnewzealand #america039scup #ineosbritannia #peterburling #benainslie
New Zealand crushes Ineos Britannia in America's Cup opener

Skippered by Peter Burling, the Kiwis drew first blood by 0.41 seconds in the opening race of the best-of-13 series.

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