Americans beat British and lose to Swiss as sailing resumes at America’s Cup

By JOSEPH WILSON The Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — NYYC American Magic has won a nailbiter against INEOS Britannia as sailing resumed at the 37th America’s Cup after bad weather off Barcelona. The matchup between the oldest rivals in the 173-year-old regatta featured lead changes right up to the finish. The Americans then lost to Alinghi Red Bull Racing. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli stayed perfect at 5-0 after beating France’s Orient Express Racing Team. The opening double round-robin stage of the competition will eliminate the lowest-scoring yacht by Sunday. Orient Express is currently in last place. The remaining four will then decide who faces Emirates Team New Zealand in the finals.