The Sepang International Circuit staged its first MotoGP race in 1999 and has since become a permanent event on the calendar. It is a safe and modern facility with a layout that provides many different challenges for riders, manufacturers and technical partners alike, making it a track that is also an important test venue in the winter. Its 15 corners — 5 left and 10 right — are combined with two long straights either side of some of the most impressive grandstands of the season and a big crowd is expected to fill them on race day. With the hot and sultry climate at Sepang, there is also a strong possibility of wet weather, so the MICHELIN Power Rain tyres
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76ers’ Joel Embiid, Dario Saric Want Markelle Fultz To ‘Trust The Process’
Share this: While the Boston Celtics and 76ers reportedly are working out a deal for Philadelphia to acquire the No. 1 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, a few members of the 76ers are excited about the prospects of Washington guard Markelle Fultz becoming part of their process. Joel Embiid and Dario Saric fanned the trade rumor flames Saturday when they tweeted a photo of themselves in front of a locker with Fultz’s name on it with the caption — “Trust The Process.” Fultz, of course, is expected to be the top selection in the draft and was in Philadelphia on Saturday for a pre-draft workout. The C’s and 76ers reportedly are working on a trade that would send the No. 1 pick to Philadelphia
Reuben Foster Hung Up On Saints When 49ers Picked Him In NFL Draft
Share this: Reuben Foster had to sweat it out on the first night of the NFL Draft on Thursday. The Alabama linebacker eventually was scooped up by the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 31 overall pick, but the Niners weren’t the only team interested in Foster’s services. Just moments before San Francisco made its selection, Foster received a call from the New Orleans Saints, who expressed interest in selecting him at No. 32. Unfortunately for the Saints, John Lynch and the 49ers swooped in and grabbed Foster before they had the chance. And in an effort to avoid an awkward conversation, Foster simply hung up on New Orleans as he learned of his new NFL home. Foster explained the hilarious sequence Friday, which you
NFL Draft Results 2017: Live Updates, List Of Picks For Second, Third Rounds
Share this: PHILADELPHIA — After a crazy and trade-filled first round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Thursday night, the action resumes Friday night with the second and third rounds. There are plenty of good players still available, highlighted by Florida State running back Dalvin Cook and Washington cornerback Kevin King. Keep it right here for updates, rumors, trades and a list of every pick from the second and third rounds with our live blog from Philly. 7:03 p.m.: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has taken the stage and is met with loud boos from the crowd. 6:30 p.m. ET: The Green Bay Packers will kick off Round 2 at 7 p.m. SECOND ROUND33. Green Bay (from Cleveland)34. Seattle (from San Francisco)35. Jacksonville36. Chicago37. Los Angeles Rams38. Los
2015 NHL Draft: Updated Order Of Selection After Round 2 Of Playoffs
The 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs are down to four teams with the conference finals set to begin Saturday with Game 1 between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. We now know the order of selection for the first 26 picks in the 2015 NHL Draft following the completion of conference semifinals. 1. Edmonton Oilers2. Buffalo Sabres3. Arizona Coyotes4. Toronto Maple Leafs5. Carolina Hurricanes6. New Jersey Devils7. Philadelphia Flyers8. Columbus Blue Jackets9. San Jose Sharks10. Colorado Avalanche11. Florida Panthers12. Dallas Stars13. Los Angeles Kings14. Boston Bruins15. Calgary Fl...
Jury selection underway in Clemens trial (AP)
^ WASHINGTON (AP)—The perjury trial of pitching great Roger Clemens began Wednesday with word that Hall of Famer Wade Boggs and former All-Star pitcher David Cone could be called to testify in their former teammate’s defense. Boggs and Cone are among 10 former ballplayers or people associated with the game who could be called as witnesses for Clemens’ defense against charges he lied to Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Roger Clemens walks out of the U.S. District Court after his arraignment, on August 30, 2010 in Washington, DC.(Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Clemens’ lead lawyer Rusty Hardin told prospective jurors that Clemens’ wife, Debbie, also will likely be a witness. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton turned to the selection of jury immediately after opening the