Miller the alpine king, but future is still uncertain

BORMIO, Italy (AFP) — World Cup ski king Bode Miller left question marks hanging over his entire vision of the sport after finally getting his hands on the coveted overall crown here Sunday.

Miller dominated the series with 1409 points, with Austrian Benjamin Raich, the 2006 champion, finishing in second place on 1298 and Swiss Didier Cuche a close third on 1263.

But still, it didn't seem enough for the hugely talented American.

A decision to officially break away from the US ski team and set up the pioneering 'Team America-Bode' was vindicated, with Miller regaining the consistency he'd lost in the wake of his last triumph in 2005.

As well as winning the overall, Miller only lost out on the downhill crown to Cuche by five points. In controversial fashion, the trophy went to Cuche after the final race was cancelled due to poor snow conditions. ...