So what of Valentino Rossi? The Italian remains third by virtue of consistency and consistently getting the best from the package, despite some struggles for Yamaha of late. He needs to go big to play a big part in the title decider, but like most venues, he’s a former winner at Motegi – that’s a given. Could Thailand have been a turning point for Yamaha too? Both Rossi, who came fourth at Buriram, and teammate Maverick Viñales, who locked out the podium, had much improved pace there – and that despite the hot temperatures and high tyre wear. They’ll hope to be a force to be reckoned with as it’s their home race and also the home track of arch
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IndyCar Live Stream: Watch Fernando Alonso’s Indy 500 Test Online
Share this: Fernando Alonso will begin his quest for the triple crown on May 29 in the Indianapolis 500. But before he laps the Indianpolis Motor Speedway in real anger, the two-time Formula One world champion will take part in a test Wednesday on the 2 1/2-mile oval. Alonso and McLaren-Honda have dominated the motorsport news cycle since announcing the Spaniard would drive for Andretti Autosport in the 101st running of the Indy 500, and skip the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. The decision, which stemmed from an offhand joke by McLaren CEO Zak Brown, has been met with mixed reactions from members of the F1 paddock, including Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner and the series’ former CEO, Bernie Ecclestone. The 35-year-old racer has spent
The fight behind Binder reaches fever pitch
As the Moto3™ paddock prepare for their final battle of the year, 2016 World Champion Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) returns to Spanish soil after last racing in the country at the Aragon GP and securing the crown. Crashing last time out in Sepang, the South African will be focused on winning one final Moto3™ race, ahead of his move up to the intermediate class. One of the key men in his way is sure to be fellow 2017 Moto2™ rider Jorge Navarro (Estrella Galicia 0,0) – the local. Source link
Eleven in a row for Belarusian champions BATE
BATE Borisov have won their 11th successive Belarusian Premier League title after a 1-0 victory at lowly Granit Mikashevichi on Friday.A late goal from substitute Nikolai Signevich secured victory and BATE's 13th national championship with five games to spare. After Mikhail Gordeichuk had missed a penalty late in the first half, it took an 86th-minute intervention from Belarus forward Signevich – striking after a great ball by Maksim Volodko – to clinch the domestic crown for Aleksandr Yermakovich's team."It was a very tough match but the boys showed character and managed to get the points," said coach Yermakovich, whose side are now out of reach of Shakhtyor Soligorsk... UEFA.com - News
Navarro: "I said to myself 'this has to be our race'"
Jorge Navarro (Estrella Galicia 0,0) has had a tough mid-season stint, but the Spaniard bounced back in spectacular style at his home GP at MotorLand Aragon, perfectly judging the race and taking his second career victory. Although losing the title to Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo), both Navarro and Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing Moto3) were in the battle to the end - with the race and the championship coming down to the final corner. Navarro, who had to win the race to keep his title hopes alive, did all he could - but South African Binder took enough points with his P2 finish to earn the crown. Source link
Longest league winning runs: Madrid in top 15
29 games – Benfica (Portugal) 1971/73Benfica's European record winning sequence started at the end of one title-winning season and continued well into the next, with the Eagles lifting the 1972/73 crown without losing – a first in Portugal. English coach Jimmy Hagan played his part, as Eusébio recalled: "He liked discipline. The players thought his training sessions were really hard, but the team soon began to win matches and we knew it was worth it. He gave us extra strength and that was the reason we won three straight championships."28 – Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 2006/07Eduardo, ... UEFA.com - News
Patriots Grab ‘NFL’s Best Team’ Crown From Broncos After Commanding Win
FOXBORO, Mass. — The only reason that the New England Patriots’ 43-21 win over the Denver Broncos seemed even remotely close was because Peyton Manning was on the other side of the huddle. There’s always a chance that Manning can come back — even down three scores with 6:13 to go in the fourth quarter, Patriots fans were halfway on their seats thinking, “Is it safe? Is it safe to beat the traffic? Can he come back?” Let’s be fair, though. The Patriots walloped the reigning AFC champs, and against any other quarterback, their 27-7 lead at the half would have seemed extremely safe, as it turned out to be. Since the Broncos were considered the favorites