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Bagnaia "angry" after points gap to Martin narrows in Qatar MotoGP sprint

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The reigning world champion came to Qatar with a chance of wrapping up the 2023 crown in the grand prix, if he was able to outscore Pramac rival Martin by 23 point s across both races. However, after Martin won the sprint and Bagnaia could only manage fifth as he battled a lack of rear grip, the gap between the pair is only seven point s and the title fight will go to the finale in Valencia next week. Bagnaia said he had a feeling with his Ducati ahead of the sprint that made him think he could fight for the victory, but instead found himself “struggling to have normal pace”. “Honestly, all the weekend I was having a different feeling – a feeling to consider our potential for a victory,” he said. “But then in the race, as soon as I started, my feeling was different. “I was struggling a lot to push, I was struggling a lot to have a normal pace – something I was showing already this morning, with some consistency. “So, I’m quite angry with what happen...

Diplomats gather in Japan at 'historic turning point'

Top diplomats from Europe and North America are arriving in the hot spring resort town of Karuizawa, Japan, to discuss the world’s most intractable crises, including ways to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, confront China’s aggression toward Taiwan and lur... KARUIZAWA, Japan -- Top diplomats from Europe and North America were arriving Sunday in this hot spring resort town to discuss the world's most intractable crises, including ways to end Russia's war in Ukraine, confront China's aggression toward Taiwan and lure North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks. They will dive right in, with a private working dinner Sunday spotlighting China and North Korea. But even before the Group of Seven foreign ministers' talks began, outside events threatened to overshadow the diplomacy, including questions about U.S. intelligence leaks that cast doubt over crucial alliances, and security worries after someone threw an explosive device at the Japanese leader during a campaign even...

Lakers' LeBron James becomes second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James elevated to some rarified air on Sunday night. With his point production against the Philadelphia 76ers, James became just the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points. The only other player ever to do so is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the league's all-time leading scorer.  Heading into the Game against Philadelphia, James needed 11 point s to reach 38,000 and it didn't take him too long to do so. He reached the mark on a jump shot midway through the first quarter. Check out the bucket below:  HISTORY MADE 👑 LeBron James becomes only the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points. pic.twitter.com/uqLckZ9LY0 — NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2023 James is now less than 400 points away from passing Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer -- an incredible feat for anyone, let alone a guy who has al...