Dovizioso claimed his second win of 2019 in Austria last time out, edging out standings leader Marc Marquez by 0.213 seconds. Defending champion Marquez still holds a big lead over the Italian, who sits on 172 points, 58 behind the Repsol Honda rider. However, Dovizioso has the chance of reaching three podiums in a row for the first time this season after his second place in Brno and his win in Spielberg. He is just one podium finish away from equalling Max Biaggi with the 10th most in MotoGP. Valentino Rossi, meanwhile, is nearing a milestone, while Marquez heads to Silverstone as the rider to have recorded the most pole positions in the top category. Using Opta data, we have previewed the British Grand Prix in numbers. The paddock is full! We’re ready! Are you ready? #2daystogo @MotoGP pic.twitter.com/RhzqKypqny — Silverstone (@SilverstoneUK) August 21, 2019 16 - Honda have triumphed 16 times at the British Grand Prix, a record. 3 - Dovizioso has the … [Read more...] about MotoGP Raceweek: Dovizioso out to maintain fine form as Rossi nears milestone – the British Grand Prix in numbers
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IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan Arrives At Delhi Capitals Team Hotel, To Undergo Quarantine For A Week | WATCH VIDEO
Fresh from his success in the ODI series against England in India colours, Delhi Capitals opener Shikhar Dhawan arrived at the team hotel in Mumbai on Thursday and went into a week-long quarantine ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan will be in quarantine for one week, the franchise said in a statement. Delhi Capitals will play their opening match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 10. Delhi Capitals players have started training and pacer Umesh Yadav said he really enjoyed his first practice session with the team at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Tuesday, “It feels really nice to be here with the Delhi Capitals team. I really enjoyed the practice session. After being in quarantine for one week, it was great to step onto the ground and spend some time with the boys.” Gabbar’s arrival status … Welcome, @SDhawan25 #YehHaiNayiDilli @TajMahalMumbai pic.twitter.com/sWEuSC8Dsw Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 1, 2021 … [Read more...] about IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan Arrives At Delhi Capitals Team Hotel, To Undergo Quarantine For A Week | WATCH VIDEO
Carissa Moore lands air reverse, earning near-perfect score (video)
Surfer Carissa Moore landed a massive air reverse during today’s WSL Championship Tour stop in Newcastle, Australia. Moore – who looked shocked by her own success – scored 9.90 points (out of 10) with the move, defeating France’s Johanne Defay (17.33 to 14.10) to progress to the semifinal round. View this post on Instagram A post shared by World Surf League (@wsl) While Moore was already expected to contend for gold at surfing’s Olympic debut this summer, today’s aerial display only added to those expectations. Olympic surfing competition will take place at Shidashita beach (also known as Tsurigasaki beach). While the venue isn’t known for huge waves, conditions are often ideal for aerial maneuvers. Moore, who took last season off after winning her fourth world title in 2019, has actively been working on integrating airs into her repertoire. Last fall, she attended a national team camp at BSR Cable … [Read more...] about Carissa Moore lands air reverse, earning near-perfect score (video)
Three things to know: LaMelo Ball impresses but LeBron gets win
The NBA season is into its second half, and we will be here each weekday with the NBC Sports daily roundup Three Things to Know — everything you might have missed in the Association, every key moment from the night before in one place. 1) LaMelo Ball impresses but LeBron James , Lakers get win Like nearly everyone who has watched LaMelo Ball during his rookie season — especially his 20 games as a Hornets’ starter where he has averaged 19.8 points and 6.4 assists a game — LeBron James was impressed with the baby Ball brother. “He’s damn good to be his age,” LeBron said postgame after LaMelo scored 26 on the Lakers Thursday night. “His speed, his quickness, his ability to make shots at all facets, in the paint, floaters, threes — he has the three tiers already. And he’s only going to get better, every game is a learning experience for him, he’s going to get better as the season goes on and his career goes on.” LeBron wasn’t the only Laker impressed. So Impressed … [Read more...] about Three things to know: LaMelo Ball impresses but LeBron gets win
Stanford and Arizona meet in all Pac-12 NCAA Women’s Final Four title game
SAN ANTONIO — It’s been nearly three decades since Tara VanDerveer last won a national championship at Stanford. She’ll have a chance to win her third title when the Cardinal face Pac-12 rival Arizona. The Wildcats are playing in their first championship game ever after knocking off top-ranked Connecticut in the Final Four. “It’s just I think a credit to how competitive the Pac-12 is,” Stanford coach VanDerveer said. It’s the first meeting of conference rivals in the championship game since South Carolina beat Mississippi State in 2017. To get to the game the Cardinal got a little bit of luck edging South Carolina 66-65 on a basket by Haley Jones with 32 seconds left. The Cardinal survived two last-second misses by the Gamecocks. Arizona didn’t need any last-second karma to beat the Huskies. Wildcats All-America Aari McDonald scored 26 points and the team played stifling defense on UConn, holding them to 22 points in the first half and leading by 10. UConn got within five … [Read more...] about Stanford and Arizona meet in all Pac-12 NCAA Women’s Final Four title game