3 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The story line has not changed over the last couple of months, nor did Miami coach Brian Flores’ answer on Friday from when he was first asked about the future of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa months ago. “Tua’s our quarterback,” Flores said. That’s not in dispute — for now, at least. The NFL trade deadline is about a week and a half away. And the calendar getting closer to Nov. 2 combined with Miami on a five-game losing streak means it was inevitable that the buzz suggesting that the Dolphins may be looking to acquire embattled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson — who has been accused of sexual assault and harassment in lawsuits filed by 22 women, but not charged — would get louder. The Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources, that the Texans and Dolphins “have intensified their efforts to consummate” a deal for Watson, who has been seeking a trade since at least January. The lawsuits …
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Brazilian Grand Prix 2006 Media Review · RaceFans
It was fascinating to see how the different newspapers treated the final race of the season, the final race of Michael Schumacher’s career, and the crowning of Fernando Alonso as the youngest ever double champion. On several papers F1 made a rare intrusion onto the front page. Others apparently preferred the less dignified image of a footballer biting a rival. But on one thing they were all agreed – Schumacher’s mighty drive was a fitting end to a career of stupefying success. Headline End of Schumacher era as his final title bid fails front cover Alonso takes title after Schumacher goes down fighting back cover Schumacher flat tyre hands title to Alonso on a plate Young guns primed as Formula One is forced to bite bullet They say "A gracious and sporting individual, Alonso has most of the qualities inside and outside the car to step up to the big time." We say As brilliant as Schumacher’s final drive was, Alonso is a deserving champion. …
Alonso vs Schumacher: The final chapter · RaceFans
Tomorrow will see the final battle between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher – the two great drivers of Formula One today. With a fired-up Schumacher starting tenth and a conservatively-minded Alonso fourth the two must surely cross paths at some point during the Brazilian Grand Prix. It’s a terrible pity that this intense rivaly is being cut short just as it was starting to develop real edge and toughness. Let’s look back at how their rivalry developed through the past few years. 2003 Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona Schumacher first faced down Alonso during the year of his sixth championship title. At the Spanish Grand Prix the first signs of ‘Alonso-mania’ were present and the Spaniard charged after Schumacher, who was wielding the new Ferrari F2003-GA. Alonso’s trademark unrelenting paced forced Schumacher to press ahead all race long, and without the defensive actions of Schumacher’s team mate Rubens Barrichello in the opening stint, plus a delay behind the …
F1 2006 Review: Men of the year · RaceFans
F1Fanatic’s comprehensive 2006 season review starts today with our thoughts on who were the top performers in 2006. With the final round of the season over it’s time to vote in the annual F1 Racing Man of the Year Awards. We take a look at this year’s and tip which drivers, teams and personalities deserve the gongs in 2006. Don’t forget to cast your vote! (See below for link.) Pit crew of the year Ferrari An easy one, this. The foot soldiers of the Scuderia have almost made this award their own. Since it began in 2000 the only other team to scoop this award was Renault, last year. After the shambolic performances of at least one Renault mechanic in Hungary and China that potentially cost Alonso fifteen championship points, there is no question that the prize this year belongs to Ferrari. Most improved team of the year BMW The Munich team have undoubtedly been better off than rivals Williams following their split at the end of last season. The way the …
Nothing from FIA on championship clashes · RaceFans
Michael Schumacher said he “doesn’t want to think about” winning the championship if Fernando Alonso is unable to score points at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Felipe Massa insisted “I am going to be honest…. I am not going to be dirty” and Flavio Briatore has given his vote of confidence that he expects Ferrari to play it straight in the championship-deciding finale. Even F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said, “Michael will drive in the most correct manner he has ever driven.” In fact it seems the only major party without an opinion on the fears that Schumacher (or one of his many allies) could help decide the title by taking out Alonso, is the FIA. For all the rules tweaks and intervention we have grown accustomed to in recent years there is still nothing in the rule book which allows the governing body to strip a driver of his points should he deliberately take out another driver to win the championship. No precedent was set in 1989 when Alain Prost did it to …
F1 2006 Review: The year in pictures · RaceFans
Relive the memorable moments of 2006 with 108 photographs from every round of the season. Including Jenson Button and Felipe Massa’s first Grand Prix wins, Michael Schumacher’s final victory in Shanghai, Jacques Villeneuve and Juan-Pablo Montoya’s last races and all the rollercoaster twists and turns of the 2006 championship – which was won in the end by Fernando Alonso. Continuing F1Fanatic’s comprehensive review of the 2006 F1 season… Bahrain Grand Prix, Bahrain Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne San Marino Grand Prix, Imola European Grand Prix, Nurburgring Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona Monaco Grand Prix, Monte-Carlo British Grand Prix, Silverstone …
F1 in the blogs · RaceFans
The first what will hopefully become a weekly look at what F1 bloggers are writing about. It’s no surprise that speculation about the championship cliffhanger and Michael Schumacher’s retirement are top of the list this week. Is Schumacher playing mind games or has he genuinely given up hope of becoming champion in Brazil? Will Ferrari indulge in dodgy tactics and team orders to stop Fernando Alonso? Whatever happens the irreplacable Schumacher will leave behind a enduring legacy at Ferrari – and can expect one hell of a send-off . Schumacher’s career isn’t all that will be coming to an end at Interlagos – sadly, it could well be the last race for Cosworth in Formula One . Meanwhile the teams arrive in a cool, damp Interlagos for the last race of the season… Tags: f1 / formula one / grand prix / motor sport …
Welcome to the new Chron
Dear readers, I’m Nicki Koetting, Chron’s managing editor. I’m a proud Houstonian, fifth generation Texan, and St. Agnes Academy alumna. I once left Houston to earn my degree in journalism from Northwestern University and stuck around Chicago for a few years, but I came back to my hometown as soon as I could. I missed living in the most diverse city in the country, our sprawling swamp with not much zoning but a whole lot of heart. Also, I was really cold. In my spare time, I enjoy seeing community theater shows, playing kickball in Memorial Park, and stuffing my face with as much fried chicken and banh mi as I can. Did I mention that we have the best food in the world? I love Houston, and I know you do too. How all Houstonians are overly friendly ( except at the wheel ), amateur meteorologist foodies. That we can claim Beyoncé and Lizzo and Brené Brown and Lyle Lovett and millions of other talented Houstonians as our own. Our highways and our sports teams, even …
O Canada, we missed you
9 At the Montreal airport, I was snapping photos inside a Tim Hortons when a woman at a nearby table interrupted my reunion with Canada's beloved coffee chain. "You must be a tourist," she stated, as I positioned my cup against the backdrop of croissants and bagels. Normally, I would have protested that label. But after waiting more than a year and a half to enter the country, I wore the tourist badge proudly. If absence makes the heart grow fonder, then our tickers are thumping hard for the Great White North. When the borders reopened to Americans on Aug. 9, I wasn't in the right head space for a novel or daring adventure. With the pandemic still raging, I craved the comfortingly familiar, the places and things that are quintessential Canada. Imagine playing a game of free association with the word "Canada." The answers became my return trip north. Canadian classics exist in all 10 provinces and three …