American Magic was eliminated from the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger series, losing its semifinal series against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, 5-3.

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has eliminated NYYC American Magic and advanced to the challenger’s final of the America’s Cup

The American Magic racing team, which is building its new HQ in Pensacola, has won three straight races to stave off elimination in a key tournament.

American Magic showed promise, but Luna Rossa delivered two more wins. Alinghi Red Bull Racing remains underclass to INEOS as the Louis Vuitton Cup elimination moment approaches.

Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli reached the Louis Vuitton Cup final on Thursday as they defeated New York Yacht Club American Magic. Luna Rossa suffered a mainsheet traveller failure on Wednesday but the shore team got their AC75 boat back in shape to compete and triumph against Magic in Barcelona.

Pensacola's adoptive yacht racing team American Magic fought valiantly but wasn't able to overcome a four-race deficit in its bid for America's Cup.

With motivational speeches delivered and celebratory send offs from their respective bases in Barcelona’s Port Vell, both American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing stepped back into the ring to fight their campaign-saving match on the third day of racing at the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi Finals.

American Magic's Tom Slingsby says that co-helmsman Paul Goodison will miss the start of the America's Cup playoffs.