America's Cup: Jimmy Spithill takes aim at officials - Team NZ handed 'soft penalties'America's Cup/YouTube Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill hits out at race umpires over awarding "soft penalties". The 'Pitbull' fired several verbal shots at Team NZ, including accusing them of taking "days off" during the five-day break in racing. GILLES MARTIN-RAGET/ACEA 2017 Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill was at his bullish best during the post-race press conference. America's Cup/YouTube Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill discounts his dotage at age 37 as a reason for Oracle's struggles. Unsurprisingly, Team NZ helmsman Peter Burling was confident they were in the right, insisting they did all they could to avoid a collision.

Source: Stuff June 24, 2017 20:08 UTC