Just like Laverty, the new ECU and software has given Hector Barbera (Avintia Racing) a new lease on life. The Spaniard is, just like Laverty, 46 points better off after nine races in 2016 than he was in 2015. In Germany Barbera took to the front row for the second time in his premier class career, an incredible achievement given the fact that he is on a 2014 model Ducati. With 65 points, Barbera is also the leading Ducati overall in the championship standings.... news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website
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Mid-Season Review: Aleix Espargaro
He was then amongst the many riders that fell foul of the tricky conditions at Assen, crashing out of the restarted 12-lap race in the wet. He struggled again in the flag-to-flag race at the Sachsenring, eventually finishing in 14th to reach the summer break in 11th overall in the championship with 51 points.... news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website
Yoan Moncada Headlines Four Red Sox On Midseason Top 100 Prospects List
The future looks bright for the Boston Red Sox. Even after trading a heap of prospects to the San Diego Padres for Craig Kimbrel over the winter, Boston entered the season with one of baseball’s best farm systems. The club’s top prospects have lived up to their potential through the first half of 2016, and they’re well represented in Baseball America’s midseason list of top 100 prospects. All told, four Red Sox prospects made the list, including four in the top 41 and three in the top 15. Oh, and a Sox prospect landed on the top spot with Yoan Moncada checking in at No. 1. Here are the four prospects who made the list.