Author: Mikesportz
Francesco Bagnaia was the fastest rider in the Austrian GP MotoGP practice session. In a thrilling conclusion, the two-time champion set a new lap record at the Red Bull Ring. The session started off calmly, with Bagnaia (Ducati) leading in the early minutes before being overtaken by Jorge MartĂn (Prima Pramac/Ducati). Marc Márquez (Gresini/Ducati) was in third, but after the first ten minutes, he jumped to
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Gael Monfils in Cincinnati; watch US Open Qualifying on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ which is integrated into Sky TV, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app – giving customers access to more live sport at no extra cost Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock second-round exit at the Cincinnati Open at the hands of veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils in a rain-delayed clash. The match was left balanced on a knife’s edge on Thursday night when rain cancelled play for the night after Alcaraz took the first set 6-4 but found himself down 3-1 in…
Bridgetown, Barbados – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that Johnny Grave will step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the end of October 2024. Grave has served as CEO since February 2017, a period during which he oversaw significant developments within the organization. Grave’s tenure included the successful hosting of three World Cups: the 2018 Women’s T20 World Cup, the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, and the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, which was co-hosted with the United States. His leadership was also marked by navigating the organization through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Rafael Nadal has been urged to avoid the temptation of accepting a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to end his career with a farewell match in the Gulf state. Nadal is yet to confirm his retirement plans but is widely expected to hang up his racket before the end of 2024. The Spaniard recently said that he would not be playing at the US Open despite initially appearing on the entry list for the final Grand Slam of the year. He remains on course to play at the Laver Cup, fuelling speculation that it could be his final event before…
Back-to-back scoreless starts by Seattle Mariners starters is becoming a thing, with Bryce Miller and Logan Gilbert accomplishing the feat against the Mets last weekend, and Bryan Woo and Miller doing it against the Tigers this week. Seattle Mariners’ power-hitting prospect is climbing up the rankings Though only half of those starts resulted in wins, the Mariners’ young starters are showing that if the team can get back on track and make the playoffs, they could have pitching options like no other.
Shanon Biles, the biological mother of seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, remains hopeful for a future relationship with her daughter but says it’s up to Simone, now 27, to reach out. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Shanon expressed her desire to seek forgiveness from the Olympian for her past. Shanon, 52, gave up Simone and her younger sister, Adria, to their grandparents, Ron and Nellie Biles, when the girls were toddlers. She made this decision while struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, according to the New York Post. “I would like to make amends with Simone personally…
Nationwide — Shanon Biles, the biological mother of Olympic champion Simone Biles, is asking her superstart daughter for forgiveness for abandoning her and her younger sister, Adria, when they were toddlers. But she wants her daughter to reach out first.Shanon, who is now 52 years old, admitted that she has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction, which led her to place Simone and her younger sister, Adria, in the care of their grandparents, Ron and Nellie Biles, when they were toddlers. “I would like to make amends with Simone personally — I’m just waiting for her and Adria,” Shanon told the…
Sha’Carri Richardson is shining brightly in the track and field realm after her recent remarkable achievement. She has come a long way since the day she started and it is succinct in all her endeavors. The Dallas ISD Track Opening was a huge honor for her and something she was extremely proud of. She has shared her emotions regarding this recently on her Instagram as well. Such accolades also mean a lot for the near and dear ones of the recipients and the honorees often bring forward those important persons on these days.
As Simone Biles nears her return to the pinnacle of gymnastics at the upcoming Summer Olympics, she can count on the support of her biggest fan: husband Jonathan Owens. In addition to being one of the most athletic couples ever—Owens is an NFL safety playing for the Chicago Bears—the pair are the definition of relationship goals. Biles has donned her beau’s jersey at football games, while Owens has attended all of her major meets leading into the Paris Games. “I know the routines. I’m getting the score down,” Owens told People of his gymnastics enthusiasm. “If I’m going to pay…
Tennis legend Andre Agassi has boldly claimed that his backhand is the best of all time. The 54-year-old has eight Grand Slam titles under his belt, and is one of just five men to have won a career Grand Slam (all four majors), and one of just three to clinch a career Golden Slam (all four majors plus Olympics gold). He was also one of the most well-rounded players in history, with a devastating backhand that was every bit as lethal as his powerful forehand.