Loris Capirossi: “In the Safety Commission the riders complained a little about the new layout, they said the work wasn’t done in the right way and there were a lot of bumps – that’s why the riders decided to go back to the layout from last year. That’s why we’re here, to make sure the track used tomorrow is the safest we can. We saw during practice today a lot of crashes too where the bike remained on the track and at the exit of the corner, and that’s very dangerous. We have experience from last year of the old chicane and we didn’t have any crashes like we did today, that’s why the riders requested it. In terms of
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UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre Set To Return After Long, 4-Year Hiatus
Share this: The UFC that Georges St-Pierre returns to in 2017 isn’t the same place he left in 2013. The complexity of mixed martial arts as a sport, combining numerous fighting disciplines into one cohesive competition, evolves constantly. Now that St-Pierre is officially making his comeback, questions swirl as he attempts to re-establish himself as a force in today’s UFC universe, at the elite level he previously achieved. Can St-Pierre compete with the top fighters of today at 35 years old? Will he have any rust after four years away? One question that has been answered: his opponent. UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will welcome GSP back to the Octagon later this year in what instantly becomes the biggest fight of 2017. If St-Pierre wins,
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Legendary Italian attacker Roberto Baggio, one of the most talented players to have graced world football, turns 50 today.We celebrate the 'Divine Ponytail' by selecting five of his best goals in European competition, in a career in which he lifted the UEFA Cup with Juventus in 1992/93 and won the Ballon d'Or the same year, among other honours. 24 April 1991: Juventus 1-0 BarcelonaEuropean Cup Winners' Cup semi-final, second legAfter losing the 1990 UEFA Cup final against Juventus, forward Baggio left Fiorentina to join the Viola's arch-rivals. He started the new cam... UEFA.com - News
Crutchlow positive about pace
CC35, P5: “We were happy with today’s test, and even though we were unable to set a fast lap time this was just down to a couple of slight problems in the morning when the track was in the best shape. That was when the temperature was good and the faster laps went in for other riders. The priority for our day, however, was to do a long run and get some more information for Honda. Source link
NFL Injury Report: Tracking Week 14 Injuries For Notable Fantasy Football Stars
Share this: 10:55 a.m.: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Julio Jones playing Sunday isn’t promising. For those setting fantasy lineups, Falcons sound more pessimistic this am that Julio Jones will play today. Want to work him out at stadium. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2016 10:30 a.m.: The New Orleans Saints could be without star rookie wide receiver Michael Thomas, who is dealing with a foot ailment, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He’ll be a game-time decision. His teammate, running back Mark Ingram, is expected to play, though. #Saints RB Mark Ingram (toe, knee), who was hobbled but played last week, will play today vs. #Bucs, source said. Should be moving better. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 11, 2016 10:20 a.m.: The Denver Broncos will have their starting
What they said about the U21 finals draw
The sides involved at the first 12-team UEFA European Under-21 Championship know what awaits them in Poland next June after today's draw in Krakow. See what the teams' representatives had to say.Group A: Poland (hosts), Slovakia, Sweden (holders), EnglandZbigniew Boniek, Polish Football Association presidentPoland are in an extremely difficult group, but at the same time a very interesting one. We've got Sweden, the European champions; we've got England, who are always good at this level; and we have Slovakia with their ambitious plans. It won't be easy, but if you want to play in the European Championship and have any chance, you can't b... UEFA.com - News
NFL Injury Report: Tracking Week 12 Fantasy Football Injuries For Notable Stars
Share this: 9:34 a.m.: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith is expected to return, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. #49ers believe WR Torrey Smith, who missed last week with a shoulder injury, returns today, I’m told. They’ll test it before to be sure. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2016 9:18 a.m.: Here’s some good news on a pair of fantasy stars, via Schefter. Saints' RB Mark Ingram, recovering from a concussion and listed as questionable for today's game vs. Rams, will play, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2016 Raiders' WR Michael Crabtree is expected to play today vs Panthers, even though he is listed as questionable with ankle injury, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2016 But with good news comes bad news. Jags