MotoGP™ pulls in the crowds year on year and if 2018 is anything to go by, that trend will continue. A record 2,884,242 fans sat in the stands this season, which is 218,436 more than in 2017 and sets a serious benchmark for 2019. But which was the biggest event? The new Grand Prix on the block: Thailand. Buriram had 222,525 people heading through the gates over the race weekend, becoming the most-attended event of 2018 on its debut. Next up was another newer race as the Red Bull Ring welcomed 206,746 fans, with Le Mans for close company in third as 206,617 people enjoyed the French classic. Source link
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NBA Rumors: LeBron James Wanted Cavs To Trade For This Star Last Season
LeBron James saw the writing on the wall, and it sounds like he tried his best to salvage the situation in Cleveland. James played the final season of his second Cavaliers stint without Kyrie Irving, who was dealt to the Boston Celtics prior to the 2017-18 campaign. And once James realized Irving’s tenure with the Cavs was all but over, the star forward reportedly advised the franchise to aim high in filling the void at point guard. “League sources say that when James became convinced Irving couldn’t be persuaded to stay in Cleveland, he suggested to the Cavs front office that it deal Irving to the Blazers for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard,... NESN.com
Danny Ainge Won’t Be Impatient With Celtics Despite Frustrating Start To Season
The Boston Celtics’ season hasn’t gotten off to the start many envisioned them having before the campaign started. It’s obvious Brad Stevens, Marcus Smart and others are frustrated with the team’s 10-10 record, but the face of Boston’s brain trust isn’t panicking just yet. President of basketball operations Danny Ainge has been around long enough to know how the C’s are playing now isn’t permanent. There’s still plenty of time for Boston to turn its season around and live up to the wildly high expectations many had going into the 2018-19 campaign. “I’ve been through this many, many years, and I’m not impatient,” Ainge said, v... NESN.com
Celtics’ Semi Ojeleye Rises To Occasion In First Start Of Season
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics were down a starter Thursday night, and an unlikely source stepped in to fill the void. With Jaylen Brown (foot soreness) sidelined for the Celtics’ matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, conventional knowledge would lead you to believe either Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier or maybe even Marcus Morris would take Brown’s spot in the starting five. But it was Semi Ojeleye who wound up getting the nod, and the second-year forward’s efforts helped lift the C’s to a 117-113 win at TD Garden. It was a tall task for Ojeleye, who’d only logged 23 total minutes through seven games entering Thursday. The Duke product didn’t have t... NESN.com
Alex Cora Reveals Awesome Plan For Office Photo Collage Once Season Ends
The Boston Red Sox have won quite a bit this season, and manager Alex Cora has been keeping the memories in sight along the way — literally. Plenty has been made this season about Cora’s photo collage in his office. After each win this season, he has a framed photo from that game hung in his office. At this point there are 115 photos between the regular season and playoffs, and he and his team are hoping to add four more to the collection over the next week and a half. But when the season does end, whether it be with the Red Sox winning the World Series or falling to the Los
NL Champion Dodgers Have Proven To Be Resilient Bunch All Season
Aside from making the World Series, the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have one pretty big similarity: they’re both incredibly resilient. Back in May, the Dodgers looked like they would be out of postseason contention, sitting well below .500. Their postseason run has had some bumps, but at each impasse they’ve done enough to get through. The Red Sox managed to grind their way to 108 wins, which certainly is no accident. They mounted plenty of comebacks, and showed quite a bit of resolve all season. As such, the Fall Classic will be a test between teams that have a “never say die” attitude. To hear NESN’s Adam Pellerin an... NESN.com
Paris, City, Dortmund cruise but Madrid suffer
Paris make it ten wins from ten in Ligue 1 but Juventus held for first time this season. Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea stay unbeaten in the Premier League. Real Madrid lose three consecutive games for the first time since May 2009. Messi scores for Barcelona but is then ruled out for three weeks with arm injury. Bayern and Dortmund impress with comfortable away successes. ADJUST YOUR #UCLFANTASY TEAM NOW How the groups stand Group AUEFA.com - News