Sports briefs Saturday

Britain is one point away from claiming the Davis Cup title for the first time in 79 years after winning the doubles against host Belgium on Saturday in Ghent.

Brothers Andy and Jamie Murray beatDavid Goffinand Steve Darcis, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, to give Britain a 2-1 lead in the final going into the reverse singles Sunday.

Andy Murray could seal Britain's victory in Sunday's first match against Goffin.

SKIING

Mikaela Shiffrinshook off the disappointment of a fall the day before and put down a blistering final run to win the opening World Cup slalom in Aspen, Colo.

The reigning Olympic and world champion finished the course in a two-run combined time of 1 minute 39.81 seconds to beat Veronika…