Is there a better case for the prolonging and rejuvenating effects of adrenaline than MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi? Around the endlessly curving Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia this weekend – where braking forces will still require shedding 125mph in four seconds at Turn 1 – the Italian will conclude his 23rd year of motorcycle grand prix racing. Rather than ebbing further back into the pack as he turns 40 next February, Rossi is just as relevant as the first days and seasons when his character, colours, antics and style made a global impression for motorcycle racing and boosted the profile of MotoGP to new levels. In Sepang, Malaysia two weeks ago he came within five laps of his 116th Grand Prix victory and first of 2018 in what was his 382nd start (he has missed the top step of the podium in only two of his 23 seasons) after a spellbinding performance that dazzled some of the younger rivals. Current rival Jack Miller, the sole Australian in MotoGP, who … [Read more...] about Valentino Rossi: the definition of a motorcycling great
Upcoming new Toyota Corolla revealed: India launch by 2019 end
Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled the latest iteration of its best selling car, the Corolla after a long wait. The car will be made available for sale after or during mid 2019 in Japan, China and many other markets. India launch could happen either in late 2019 or early 2020. In India, the new Corolla will prove to be a worthy competitor to the new Honda Civic, which could also be launched around the same time. Talking about the new mid-range sedan, the latest Corolla is based on the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). The car has maintained all of its trademark highlights like smooth engine and driveability, ride comfort, quality interiors and safety. It has grown a bit than the previous generation model and is also lower in height, though the wheelbase has not been changed. Talking about the exteriors, the new Corolla looks a step up from the previous generation designs. It features a new sleek headlamp cluster along with gorgeous alloy wheels. The rear and side profiles … [Read more...] about Upcoming new Toyota Corolla revealed: India launch by 2019 end
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe confirmed for India, arriving in 2019
BMW will launch 12 products in India in 2019, including new/all-new models and configurations of existing models. The introductions will include the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe.Speaking to Times of India about the models planned for 2019 last month, Hildegard Wortmann, Senior Vice-President, BMW Asia-Pacific, said: “We will be introducing the 8 Series saloon in the market.”. By “saloon”, she was referring to the yet-to-debut Gran Coupe version. Its world premiere will take place in 2019, the Coupe and Convertible body styles were globally launched this year.The BMW 8 Series is widely seen as a successor to the BMW 6 Series (excluding the GT introduced in 2017), but that’s not the case. The former shares underpinning with the latest BMW 7 Series, while the latter was a derivation of the previous generation 5 Series.The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe was previewed by the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe at the bygone Geneva Motor Show. A model for customers looking for … [Read more...] about BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe confirmed for India, arriving in 2019
Friday’s basketball: Central Michigan falls on buzzer-beater
The Detroit News Published 1:10 AM EST Nov 17, 2018 Bimini, Bahamas — Israel Barnes hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Weber State a 78-76 win over Central Michigan in the second night of the Junkanoo Jam on Friday. Cody John grabbed the rebound off David DiLeo’s missed free throw with 7.8 seconds left and drove it inside the top of the key before kicking to Barnes on the left wing. Weber State (3-1) closed the game on an 8-2 run starting with Zach Braxton’s dunk with 1:06 left in the game. The Wildcats improved their record to 2-0 in the tournament and will face CSU Bakersfield to close out the tournament on Sunday. Jerrick Harding scored 25 to lead Weber State. John added 18 points and Braxton had 16 on 6-of-8 shooting. Larry Austin scored 30 points for Central Michigan (3-1), which led 69-61 on Austin’s layup with 4:35 left. The Chippewas will face San Jose State on Sunday. UNLV 74, Oakland 61: At Las Vegas, Shakur Juiston scored 18 points and grabbed … [Read more...] about Friday’s basketball: Central Michigan falls on buzzer-beater
Graham: Reoccurring characters, once ‘SNL’s’ lifeblood, disappearing
opinion Adam Graham The Detroit News Published 12:51 AM EST Nov 17, 2018 Last week on “Saturday Night Live,” Kate McKinnon returned with her chain-smoking alien abductee character, telling wild tales of the various humiliating acts she was subjected to during her most recent paranormal encounter. It followed the typical beats of past versions of the sketch, right down to McKinnon getting the host — in this case Liev Schreiber — to break on camera and burst into a fit of laughter. But it stood out because in “SNL’s” current landscape, McKinnon’s Ms. Rafferty is one of the few reoccurring characters on the show. “SNL” was built on the backs of reoccurring characters, from the Killer Bees to the “Wild and Crazy Guys,” up through “Wayne’s World” and Canteen Boy, to the Cheerleaders and even Chris Kattan's Mango. Those were the characters you’d tune … [Read more...] about Graham: Reoccurring characters, once ‘SNL’s’ lifeblood, disappearing