Herve Poncharal, Team Manager: “This news is incredibly good for me and the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 team but it is also positive for MotoGP racing worldwide and especially in France. We can announce that Johann Zarco has decided to remain with us for the 2018 season. Perhaps he could have waited a bit longer to make this decision, but he told me that he is happy and ready to commit himself to us. We are very proud to have that sort of confidence from Johann. He has already brought some amazing things to the team, such as huge excitement and joy, but he has also given us some pride back. I’m sure the best is yet to come, yet
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Acquiring Marshawn Lynch Could Be Costly, Complicated For Patriots
Share this: Patriots fans celebrated the thought of Marshawn Lynch manning the backfield of their favorite team Monday when the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe reported the running back has privately expressed interest in joining New England. Lynch to the Patriots sounds pretty appealing on paper, right? “Beast Mode” was one of the NFL’s premier running backs before retiring after the 2015 season despite a slightly down, injury-prone final season, in which he carried the ball 111 times for 417 yards with three touchdowns in seven games. But it could be an expensive and complicated process to get Lynch in the Flying Elvis helmet. Lynch would still be under contract with the Seattle Seahawks if he truly decides to unretire. His 2017 salary would be $9 million,
Manny Ramirez’s Japan Baseball Contract Includes Infinite Sushi, Optional Practi…
Share this: Manny Ramirez apparently has earned the right to live the high life in Japanese baseball. The former Boston Red Sox slugger and 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame nominee last Thursday signed a contract with the Kochi Island Fighting Dogs of Japan’s independent league. His deal includes some eye-popping details, which The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported Monday, citing Yakyudb.com, that should warm the hearts of his fans. They include: A Mercedes car and a driver Optional practices his own hotel suite during road trips unlimited sushi all season long Ramirez, 44, last played professional baseball in 2014 as a player-coach for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. His last major-league at bat was in 2011. We thought he had hung up his bat and glove for good, but he apparently
Logan Ryan Departing Patriots, Agrees To Terms With Titans In Free Agency
Share this: The New England Patriots lost a defensive starter in free agency late Thursday night. Logan Ryan and the Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a contract, according to the cornerback’s agents, Neil Schwartz and Jonathan Feinsod. The deal is worth $30 million over three years, a source told NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Ryan, 26, started 40 games in four seasons with the Patriots after being selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. He recorded 92 tackles with one sack and two interceptions in 2016, as he split his time between the slot and outside cornerback. Ryan never missed a game with the Patriots and intercepted 13 passes in 64 regular-season games. He was a part of
Isaiah Thomas’ Unbelievable Journey Soon Could Earn Him Hefty Contract
Share this: Isaiah Thomas could go from the last pick of the 2011 NBA Draft to a $179 million contract. Not bad, eh? Thomas will be in for quite the raise when his contract ends after the 2017-18 season, and he’s certainly earned it. The 28-year-old point guard quickly is becoming a household name throughout the NBA, and he’s in the midst of an MVP-worthy season for the Boston Celtics with his 29.7 points per game. So it’s safe to say the $6.26 million he’s owed next season will be a lot lower than what he’ll likely receive in free agency following the 2017-18 campaign. The Celtics and Thomas do have a few options on how they get to that point, though, and USA TODAY
NBA Rumors: Chris Paul, Clippers ‘Verbally Agreed’ To Massive Extension
Share this: As max contracts for NBA players continue to rise at crazy rates, the Los Angeles Clippers could be in for quite a ride in the near future. The Clippers likely will have two superstars up for new contracts in the offseason, as point guard Chris Paul and power forward Blake Griffin, both of whom have dealt with significant injuries this season, can opt out of their deals. And when you can make even more than the $20 million-plus annual average value you’re already making, why wouldn’t you? That’s not exactly an ideal situation for the Clippers to be in. But it turns out L.A. likely only will have to worry about putting together a contract for Griffin, as it already has
Philippe Coutinho Signs New Long-Term Contract With Liverpool
Share this: Liverpool FC can announce Philippe Coutinho signed a new long-term contract with the club. The 24-year-old has committed his future to the Reds on Wednesday by penning the fresh deal at Melwood, the terms of which will come into effect from July 1, 2017. Coutinho has been at Anfield for four years following his transfer from Inter Milan in January 2013, during which time he has established himself as one of the most impressive performers in the Premier League, scoring 34 goals in his 163 Liverpool appearances to date. “I would like to thank everybody at the club, first of all,” the Brazilian forward told Liverpoolfc.com upon signing his contract. “I am very happy to sign a new contract here. It is