Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) had a tough weekend in Phillip Island that saw him take home P6 in cooler temperatures. Struggling to warm up the tyres has been an issue for some in 2016, but the heat of Sepang International Circuit is sure to go a long way to counteract the issue for those affected – as well as creating the daunting physical challenge of the 40 minute race in extreme conditions. With new asphalt in Malaysia, it’s back to square one for all the grid despite the pre-season test at the venue, and Lorenzo has his sights on the podium. Source link
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Brandon Marshall Issues Crazy, Car-Inspired Challenge To Antonio Brown
Share this: Brandon Marshall is ready to put his wheels on the line. Marshall issued a bold challenge to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown via Instagram on Wednesday. The New York Jets wideout is so confident he’ll have more receiving yards than Brown this season that he’s willing to gamble his Porsche for Brown’s Rolls-Royce. One has to think Marshall already caught wind of Ryan Fitzpatrick re-signing with the Jets before posting the video, otherwise he’d be banking on establishing a good enough rapport with Geno Smith, Bryce Petty or Christian Hackenberg. That’s a dangerous roll of the dice. But even with Fitzpatrick at the helm, Marshall is taking a huge risk, assuming the bet is legitimate, albeit playful. The 32-year-old had 1,502
Neville: Rooney ban moves focus from issues
Referee Wolfgang Stark believes Wayne Rooney may escape a prolonged Euro 2012 ban as he declined to protest his dismissal on Friday, but Gary Neville says the talk of his suspension is merely a distraction from the fact England are "not good enough". GettyImagesEngland are awaiting UEFA's decision on the length of Wayne Rooney's ban • Redknapp: Ban could be costly• Wilkins urges FA to consider Hoddle Stark issued Rooney with a straight red for kicking out as England played out a 2-2 draw in Montenegro in their final competitive game before the finals and, given his status as Fabio Capello's star player, there are concerns that it could severely hamper the country's chances. UEFA is likely to make a ruling on the length of the
Adebayor issues Arsenal apology
Emmanuel Adebayor has issued an apology to the Arsenal fans after he ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of them while playing for Manchester City in 2009. Emmanuel Adebayor has apologised • Preview: Spurs v Arsenal• Per primed for derby duel• First XI: North London derbiesAdebayor was given some rough treatment by the Gunners' faithful for his decision to leave the club for City and netted twice for his new club in a 4-2 win. However, it was his celebration for his first goal that caused consternation as he sprinted towards the away fans before sliding on his knees in an act that police described as inciting the crowd in a negative fashion. The Togo striker escaped with a two-game suspended ban
Goodyear Tire Issues At Bristol – Tire Company Scrambling For New Tires
Bristol, TN - Goodyear is threatening to ruin another one of NASCAR's biggest weekends. No one can forget the debacle at the Brickyard 400 where drivers needed pit stops every 10-laps to change inadequate tires. Unfortunately, it's happening again. Drivers hit the racetrack Friday morning for practice at Bristol Motor Speedway, and issues with the Goodyear tires were apparent immediately. Nationwide Series driver Elliott Sadler hit the wall early in to his first run of the day due to a blown Goodyear. Sadler will be forced in to a backup car for tomorrows Nationwide Series race, the Scotts EZ Seed 300 (2:00pm). Track officials are worried about the rubber not sticking to the racetrack. The tire Goodyear brought is too