While rivals can keep an eye on each other during official tests – where they share the same track and come under scrutiny from the media – private tests, as the name implies, are more discreet affairs. Riders can use the time to test new parts that are potentially introduced into their racing package at any point during the season, and all without revealing their true potential, with lap times not usually made available. Source link
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Yoel Romero Has Interesting Response To Michael Bisping’s UFC 213 Prediction
Share this: LAS VEGAS — Michael Bisping didn’t mince words when he picked Robert Whittaker to defeat Yoel Romero at UFC 213 for the interim middleweight belt, but the champ’s prediction isn’t fazing Romero. The No. 1-ranked middleweight contender took the high road when speaking to reporters at UFC 213 Ultimate Media Day on Thursday and explained why Bisping’s words don’t bother him as he gets set to fight Whittaker. “Not everybody likes everyone else,” Romero said through an interpreter. “I guess Mr. Bisping doesn’t like me very much, or simply that’s the way he sees the fight going. Maybe in his view, the favorite for him would be Robert Whittaker. But I’ve said it many times to many people, it’s not what
Bruins’ Patrice Begeron Looks To Make History With Fourth Selke Award Win
Share this: Patrice Bergeron is one of the best two-way players in hockey, and the Boston Bruins center typically is acknowledged for his stellar play. Bergeron has been a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Award — given to the best forward who excels on defense — for six consecutive seasons, and has brought home the award three times. But if Bergeron receives the honor at Wednesday’s NHL Awards in Las Vegas, he will have joined Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey as the only players to win the Selke four times. NESN’s Adam Pellerin caught up with Bergeron in Las Vegas on Tuesday to discuss the significance of the award, as well as the importance of putting in effort on both ends of the
Red Sox Notes: Josh Rutledge’s Glove Might Make Him A Regular In Boston’s Lineup
Share this: On a night when he got the start because of his defense, Josh Rutledge made the most of his time at the plate. The Boston Red Sox third baseman got the start Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers because he is reliable with the glove, and Pablo Sandoval has struggled with routine plays this season. With Chris Sale on the mound for Boston, it seemed prudent for manager John Farrell to start Rutledge after Sandoval struggled in the field behind lefty Brian Johnson on Friday night. But while Rutledge did his job in the field during the Red Sox’s 11-3 win at Fenway Park on Saturday, he made his presence known with his bat more than his glove. The 28-year-old infielder reached base
Apple Taking Fight To Amazon Echo, Google Home With HomePod Smart Speaker
It was only a matter of time before the biggest voice in artificial intelligence joined the smart speaker arms race. Apple revealed HomePod, its Siri-powered smart speaker, during the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, according to CNET. But while consumers likely will view the device as the latest addition to a market currently dominated by Amazon and Google, Apple has bigger plans for its new product. Reportedly releasing in December for $ 349, HomePod will cost nearly twice as much as the Amazon Echo and almost three times as much as the Google Home, which retail for $ 179 and $ 129, respectively. The reason for the higher p... NESN.com
Words of a Champion: Nicky Hayden on…
NH69: “Well, for sure, in Portugal, that moment in the gravel trap, that thought of being World Champion just slipped through my hands. You never know how many times you’re going to be in that opportunity in life, but I gathered myself up, and after the race, maybe one hour after, I started to think of only Valencia. I looked at the points and realised I still had a chance. I know Valencia is a small track, many guys go fast there—maybe it’s not the best track for Valentino at that time. And I somehow, as crazy as it sounds—people ask me now—from about an hour after that race, I always believed I was still going to be World Champion.
Conor McDermott Film Review: Offensive Tackle Is Raw, Has Makeup To Succeed
Share this: It’s exceptionally difficult to find NFL-caliber starting left tackles. The New England Patriots snagged Matt Light in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft and rode him for 11 highly successful seasons. The Patriots have selected in the top 20, where many of the best offensive tackles are found, just four times since Bill Belichick became head coach in 2000. They picked Nate Solder with the 17th overall pick in Light’s final season. The Patriots owe most of their success to having Tom Brady at quarterback and Bill Belichick at head coach. It’s helped to have two starting-caliber left tackles during their 16-year run while other teams are constantly searching for that player who is long, strong and athletic enough to protect