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[Webmaster]

If the catastrophic capsize and totaling of their $20M craft, which put their program development and training months behind weren't enough, a controversy following the capsize and destruction of a competitor's boat and the tragic death of Olympic gold medalist Andrew Simpson threw the entire event's future into doubt. Were these 14,000 lb. catamarans -- literally flying through the air at over 50 mph -- just too dangerous? Was it cutting edge or deadly precipice? Would the estimated 1/2 billion in private funds used to bring the America's Cup home and turn the oldest trophy in modern sport into a TV audience-friendly event be (quite literally) sunk?

After building a new boat and weathering months of controversy, to top it off, Team USA was slammed with a 2 match penalty by an international jury as the result of a cheating scandal.

Down 8 to 1 to a dominant Emirates Team New Zealand, Team USA looked to be down for the count.

But then everything changed. Team USA reeled off 7 straight victories, and today in San Francisco at 1:15 Pacific you can watch the conclusion of what is being hailed as the greatest comeback in the history of modern sports. Score is now tied at 8 and 8 for the final, winner-take-all race.

On NBC Sports and streamed live on YouTube and at AmericasCup.com 3:15 Dallas time.

[PonyFan]

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[RGV Pony]

Ironically the USA yacht had more New Zealanders on it than the New Zealand yacht.