Author: Jeremiah Terkula
MotoGP: Quartararo Expresses Frustration, “Without Rear Grip, We Will Never Make a Breakthrough” MotoGP star Fabio Quartararo has voiced his concerns over ongoing issues with his bike’s rear grip, suggesting that these challenges are preventing him and his team from making significant progress in the championship. The former world champion, who has been grappling with inconsistent results this season, made it clear that the lack of rear grip is a critical obstacle to achieving the performance levels necessary to compete at the top. Quartararo’s Struggles Quartararo, known for his aggressive riding style and precision on the track, has been struggling…
Jorge Martín did not secure a spot in Ducati’s factory team for the 2025 MotoGP season, so he decided to take a new direction in his career by moving to Aprilia. The Noale manufacturer has had its ups and downs. It has shown potential to fight for podiums and victories but not consistently – one of the uncertainties Martín will have to face and work to rectify in 2025. Mick Doohan believes that the Spaniard felt it was the right moment to take this step, wanting to be a factory rider, despite the inconsistent performance that Aprilia still exhibits: –…
Jessica Pegula crossed paths with decorated Olympic gymnast Simone Biles during her time at the Paris Games. And the 30-year-old has recalled her experiences in France after failing to progress beyond the second round in the tennis singles and doubles. Pegula succumbed to Ukraine ace Elina Svitolina in her second match of the singles after getting the better of Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic in her opening encounter. The star also teamed up with Coco Gauff in the doubles as the duo were dumped out by Czech pair Linda Noskova and Karolína Muchova in their second match. Despite an underwhelming Olympics campaign,…
Nearing six decades since the band’s official formation in 1968, Deep Purple has gone through so many stylistic and lineup changes, with Ian Paice remaining the sole original member today. But no matter the era or the lineup, all musicians in Deep Purple were nothing short of impressive. Their newest addition is Simon McBride, who replaced longtime member Steve Morse and is now officially present on the band’s upcoming studio album “=1,” which is being released on July 19. While waiting for the record, we chatted with Simon and discussed some guitar-related Deep Purple stuff. Among other things, he reflected…
Gabby Thomas has had enough. Amid good news flashes that celebrated her three gold wins at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Harvard graduate couldn’t avoid conversations surrounding comparisons made between her and her teammate Sha’Carri Richardson for far too long. The premise was set — the Dallas native failed to clinch gold in the women’s 100-meter dash at the 33rd Games and the fans aren’t too convinced about her status as an elite sprinter. The 27-year-old posted on TikTok just a couple of hours ago. In the brief video, Thomas can be seen making it clear that such infantile debates…
LONDON — Paramore opened Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on Saturday with an homage to an iconic moment in Wembley Stadium history. Before the band’s fi Paramore Recreates Iconic Freddie Mercury Moment at Eras Tour in Wembley In a moment that electrified fans, Paramore paid tribute to the legendary Freddie Mercury during their performance at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Wembley Stadium. The band, known for their high-energy shows and charismatic lead singer Hayley Williams, delivered a nod to the Queen frontman that left the crowd roaring with excitement. A Tribute to a Legend During their set, Paramore surprised the audience…
Mark Feehily has opened up on his return to Westlife, revealing that he had been ‘worried’ about whether he was ready. The singer has had a number of health battles including being struck down with pneumonia, which left him hospitalised and missing two gigs. In May, he then revealed he would be stepping back from his music duties, and would not be joining the boys on the summer leg of their Wildest Dreams tour. Fans were delighted when Mark made his comeback on Good Morning Britain as part of the Irish band’s American TV debut. Mark recently returned to the…
Serj Tankian, frontman of the renowned Armenian-American heavy metal band System of a Down, publicly criticized Imagine Dragons for their planned concert in Baku, Azerbaijan on September 2, 2023, with which the band eventually did follow through. The debate was revived following a Rolling Stone interview in July with Imagine Dragons’ frontman, Dan Reynolds, during which he defended playing the concert in Baku. Tankian’s initial criticism in 2023 came amid the humanitarian crisis in the dissolved Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), where the Azerbaijani government conducted a campaign of ethnic cleansing that involved blockading 120,000 Artsakhtsis — including children and the…
In recent years, a growing trend has emerged in the music industry: major artists like Adele and Metallica are opting to perform multiple shows in fewer cities, rather than embarking on extensive world tours. This shift in touring strategy is driven by several factors, including economic considerations, logistical efficiency, and a desire to create more intimate and memorable experiences for fans. 1. Economic Efficiency Staging multiple shows in a single location reduces the substantial costs associated with frequent travel, such as transporting equipment, setting up and tearing down stages, and accommodating large crews. By minimizing the number of cities on…
Lance Armstrong analyzed, as every day, in his podcast The Move the last stage of the Women’s Tour de France in which the leader, big favorite and defending champion Demi Vollering suffered a fall that made her lose the overall lead as well as a considerable amount of time. The Dutch rider fell in the leading group with less than 10 kilometers to go, but none of the 2 teammates riding with her at the time, Blanka Kata Vas and Lorena Wiebes, stopped, and she ended up riding alone to the finish line, losing a minute and a half and…