Defending Champion Oracle Starts America’s Cup Two Races Down
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Defending champion Oracle Team USA will begin the America’s Cup two races down after crew members violated modification rules on its smaller yachts.
The best-of-17 series between Oracle and Emirates Team New Zealand begins with two races on Sept. 7 in San Francisco Bay. Oracle will have to win 11 races to retain the most prestigious trophy in sailing, while New Zealand needs nine victories.