Hamilton leads a Mercedes 1-2 as Leclerc crashes in second practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton topped the second practice session at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas was in second position, just 0.061 seconds slower than Hamilton.

Pierre Gasly was in third position as he set the third fastest lap on the soft compound tyres.

Both the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team drivers set their fastest time on the medium compound tyres as neither driver could get in a clean lap in the qualification simulations.

The second free practice session at this newly-added race on the Formula 1 calendar at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia took place under the lights in the night session.

The sixty-minute long second free practice session started with air temperatures at 28 degrees C and track temperatures at 30 degrees C..

The Pirelli tyre choice at this race is the white-striped hard compound tyres (C2), yellow-striped medium compound tyres (C3), and red-striped … Read the rest

Tribe Nine Anime by Danganronpa Creator Reveals Opening & Ending Songs; Will Air on Funimation

Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games revealed the opening and ending songs of the upcoming anime part of the mixed media project Tribe Nine.

The opening song is titled “Strike It Out” performed by MIYAVI, while the ending song “Infocus” is performed by Void_Chords.

You can check both out with their respective clips, while we also learn that it’ll air on Funimation in January 2022.

If you’re not familiar with Tribe Nine, it was originally revealed all the way back in February 2020 and teased once more a few weeks ago. The project will include a mobile 3D action JRPG and an anime TV series.

The story is set in Neo Tokyo in 20XX, a place in which 23 different tribes associated with the city’s districts are locked in conflict in which victory and defeat are decided by “Extreme Baseball” (XB) matches. Those battles happen across the entire city.

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“He changed in a good direction, unfortunately!” – Klopp on the prospect of facing Lage’s Wolves for the first time

Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Bruno Lage as he faced the media ahead of the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Our manager was asked about his thoughts of the form of the side from Molineux and he was quick to credit their new boss.

The German said: “First and foremost, I have to say a big compliment to the colleague there because it’s really impressive. 

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“It was not so easy to go there after the long time Nuno has been there and everything is kind of settled and I think was mostly happy, even when the last season was maybe not the best season since Wolves were back in the Premier League.

“It was still very stable, clear style of play and these kind of things. … Read the rest

Christian Eriksen close to ending his association with Inter following Euro 2020 heart problem

It would appear that Christian Eriksen’s career as an elite-level player will soon be over.

The Dane, who was close to death after collapsing during the Euro2020 tournament, is unable to play at a competitive level, even after being fitted with an ICD device, according to Calciomercato.

Clearly, with Eriksen’s health the most important concern, there has been an acceptance that his contract with Inter Milan will be terminated shortly, perhaps even before the end of 2021.

Back in very light training with Odense in Denmark, it’s impossible to know what the future holds for the player.

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After the harrowing footage of his collapse was beamed worldwide in the summer, the fact that he is still with us is a huge and welcome relief.

Eriksen on a stroll in Copenhagen

Sporting success is likely to now take a very distant back seat as … Read the rest

AC Milan register interest in out-of-favour Barcelona defender

For those who may have forgotten, Samuel Umtiti still remains a Barcelona player.

The Frenchman, who signed from Olympique Lyon in 2016, has been pretty much out of favour under the last two managers at the club while he does not seem to be in the plans of current head coach Xavi Hernandez either.

One of the highest earners at the club, Barcelona tried to offload him in the summer, but the 28-year-old seemingly convinced president Joan Laporta to give him another chance to prove himself at the club.

While he ended up staying, Umtiti has not taken the field even once this season – not under Ronald Koeman, nor Xavi. And efforts will again be made to ship him off in the upcoming January transfer window, with Barca in need of funds and room on the wage bill to incorporate new players.

Now, SPORT is reporting that the 2018 … Read the rest

Top DIY equipment that will save time and energy at home

There are some DIY jobs around the home but all better left to the professionals. However, there are lots of tasks in the home that you can easily complete by yourself.

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Even if your home appears spotless at first glance, there’s probably at least one or two potential DIY tasks lurking somewhere.

All you need to succeed with your DIY tasks is a great set of tools and a little patience! If you’re brand-new to the DIY world, things might take you longer to complete. But it’s often worth investing the time and effort into these tasks to save yourself paying somebody else to do them.

A successful DIY task begins with your toolkit. Without the right equipment, it becomes almost impossible for you to complete your tasks at home. Not to mention that using the wrong tools is also dangerous.

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Niece to reward Gateway Dirt SLM winner with Truck ride for Knoxville

Want to drive a NASCAR truck? Are you savvy with Super Late Models on dirt? If your answer to both is yes, Niece Motorsports has what you’re looking for!

On Wednesday, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team announced the launch of the “Win & You’re In” programme, organised in collaboration with the Gateway Dirt Nationals. Held at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, the Nationals’ Super Late Model class is the scope of the programme as the winner of the feature on 3 December will get to race in the Truck Series event at Knoxville Raceway, one of two dirt rounds on the Truck calendar, on 18 June 2022.

The “Gong Show” is not a new concept in racing. Prior to the 2021 season, fellow Truck team McAnally-Hilgemann Racing formed the BMR Driver Academy, a series of late model events for a pool of … Read the rest

Microsoft Flight Simulator New Freeware AI Live Traffic Add-On Revealed; Nuremberg Airport Released; Coffs Harbour Gets New Screenshots

Today third-party developers revealed new details about add-ons coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

First of all, we take a look at a new freeware traffic solution. FSLTL, which stands for FS Live Traffic Liveries, has released an impressive trailer showcasing its aircraft in action.

I call it “new,” but those with a good memory may remember this appearing about a year ago and then disappearing. Its developer went back to the drawing board and worked behind the scenes to create something they believe is much better and more comprehensive for what Microsoft Flight Simulator needs nowadays. Considering that it’s a completely new approach to simulating traffic, I’d say it’s “new” enough.

Looking at the trailer below, what’s on offer definitely feels impressive.

Here’s a features list from the developers’ Discord server (which you can join to follow the project):

Features:

  • MSFS independent online IFR/VFR traffic injection system with stock ATC
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Liverpool handed double fitness boost at the right time with heavy December fixture schedule looming

Liverpool could be set to soon welcome back both Joe Gomez and Naby Keita to the first-team squad following the pair’s return to training, as reported in a tweet from Goal journalist, Neil Jones.

With the Reds’ midfield options particularly squeezed going into the busy December period, it will be a welcome boost for Jurgen Klopp’s men as they appear to be getting over the worst of their injury blues.

Following the injury crisis in the heart of the backline last term, there are no doubts either that the sight of Joe Gomez on the training turf will be a welcome one.

READ MORE: (Video) Watch Klopp show respect to Benitez with restrained celebration of Henderson’s opener

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Moyes getting it right again for West Ham with pursuit of highly-rated Man City star

Ever since David Moyes was re-employed by West Ham United, the East London outfit have been in the ascendency.

It’s fair to say that the Scot had become something of a laughing stock, but no one is laughing now except for perhaps Moyes himself.

The Hammers are turning into a genuine Premier League force, and should fancy themselves of going close in this season’s Europa League after qualifying from the group stage with ease.

Perhaps the club’s only issue is strength in depth, something that’s been highlighted by Angelo Ogbonna’s season-ending injury.

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It’s clear that Moyes needs one or two more bodies signed in January in order to keep the team competitive in the new year, and with a view towards the business end of the campaign.

Nathan Ake in action for Manchester City

To that end, 90Min are reporting that Manchester City’s Nathan Ake … Read the rest