Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) likes dirt track – a fact often mentioned when his record at counter-clockwise tracks is examined. At the Sachsenring, the 5-time World Champion hasn’t been defeated since 2010. This season saw that record remain, despite the best efforts of the weather – and Marquez pulled off one of the bravest wins of the year. On a single dry line on the track, the Spaniard gambled on a switch to slicks and kept it inch-perfect as he reeled off a string of ever-faster laps. Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) and Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) completed the podium, with the German GP proving a turnaround of sorts for both after some difficult races over the first half of
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NFL Playoff Picture: AFC And NFC South Currently Hold First Place Ties
Share this: There is still a game to be played Monday night, but it’s never too early to take a look at the NFL playoff picture. There are only three games left in the season, but several divisions are still up for grabs. With most of these final few games being divisional matchups, nearly every game will have major playoff implications. Here’s a look at the current NFL playoff picture after an exciting week 14. AFCDivision LeadersEast: New England Patriots (10-2)West: Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)North: Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5)South: Houston Texans (7-6) Wild Card TeamsOakland Raiders (10-3), Denver Broncos (8-5) In The HuntMiami Dolphins (8-5), Baltimore Ravens (7-5), Tennessee Titans (7-6), Indianapolis Colts (6-7), Buffalo Bills (6-7) After the Dolphins won on Sunday, the Patriots will not be
Bruins Sign Forward Jesse Gabriel To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
Share this: The Boston Bruins added a bit of reinforcement Sunday for their offensive woes, signing 19-year-old forward Jesse Gabriel to a contract just hours after falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1. Boston announced the three-year, entry-level contract Sunday morning in a team release. Gabriel was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL Draft by Boston with the 105th overall pick. In 72 games for the Western Hockey League’s Prince George Cougars last season, the 6-foot, 205-pound forward scored 35 goals and 40 assists, registering 75 points on the season. He skated with the Providence Bruins for three games at the conclusion of his WHL season in 2016 on a professional tryout. This season, Gabriel had recorded 19 goals and 11
Bruins Wrap: Boston Fights Back To Take Point In Overtime Loss To Capitals
Share this: The Boston Bruins appeared to be headed for a blowout loss after going down 3-0 in the second period of Wednesday night’s road game against the Washington Capitals. But the B’s mounted an impressive comeback with two late second-period goals and another in the third to force overtime. That’s where the comeback stopped for Boston, as Washington scored in the 3-on-3 overtime to win its seventh straight game — and fourth straight at home — versus the B’s. Here’s a recap of Bruins-Capitals. FORMER PLAYOFF MVP STRIKES EARLY AND OFTENThe Caps needed just 23 seconds to open the scoring. Justin Williams tipped a pass from Evgeny Kuznetsov that barely fluttered past B’s goalie Tuukka Rask. Alex Ovechkin also picked up an assist. Williams
Stephen Gostkowski Earns AFC Special Teams Player Of The Week Honors
by Zack Cox on Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 11:08AM 2,603 Share this: The 2016 NFL season has been a rough one for Stephen Gostkowski, but the New England Patriots kicker might finally be rounding into form. Gostkowski drilled all four of his field-goal attempts and hit on both of his extra points in Sunday’s 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for the second time this season. Gostkowski was the NFL’s most accurate kicker over the previous three seasons, but he’s struggled during the current campaign, missing seven kicks (four field goals, three extra points) through 12 games. Sunday marked just his fifth perfect effort this season. “It’s a start,” Gostkowski said after the game.
John Farrell ‘Thrilled’ Red Sox Picked Up 2018 Contract Option
Share this: The Boston Red Sox are keeping manager John Farrell at the helm for another season, and he couldn’t be happier. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced Monday that the club picked up Farrell’s contract option for the 2018 season, and the skipper spoke about it at the Major League Baseball winter meetings. “I’m thrilled that it’s been exercised, obviously,” Farrell said. “I love the city, the organization. The first full year that Dave and I have had a chance to work together, I appreciate his confidence. We had a conversation a little bit yesterday and got a little bit personal where he walks in, he’s inheriting a manager and a chemo plan, and it has a chance to work itself out where
MLB Rumors: Could Nationals Trade For Chris Sale And Andrew McCutchen?
Share this: The Washington Nationals have a win-now roster and are looking to hit an offseason home run with the MLB Winter Meetings set to begin Monday in Maryland. The Nats have been linked in trade rumors involving Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale in recent weeks, but USA Today’s Bob Nightengale tweeted Sunday night that Washington wants to acquire both players. The #Nats are actually trying to trade for Chris Sale AND Andrew McCutchen and believe they have the prospects to pull off both trades. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 5, 2016 Washington lost in a five-game National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in October. The Nationals have won or finished second in the NL