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Enduro, near tragedy over steel noose on dirt track
Enduro, near tragedy
Yet another regrettable episode to the detriment of an enduro rider. On Saturday, July 8, Daniele Cirrincione (Sporting Director of the Abbiate Guazzone Moto Club) was making a reconnaissance of the route affected by the Lombardy Enduro Regional Championship race to be held on October 8 starting in Tradate (VA).
While riding on a dirt road inside a forest adjacent to Provincial Road 66 in the locality of Venegono Inferiore, Cirrincione was suddenly unseated from his bike after being blocked by a sliding steel loop with a sling loop that immobilized his neck to the bike’s handlebars. Thanks to low speed and the timely intervention of friends, Cirrincione was stunned but did not completely lose consciousness. The Sports Director suffered a deep neck injury, but had he been alone the consequences could have been tragic.
It should be noted that the Municipality of Venegono Inferiore gave permission for the competition to be held on its territory. Further regret is given by the fact that the enduro riders were clearing the forest of garbage to allow the passage of competitors during the event.
“I am appalled by what happened to Daniele Cirrincione, to whom my heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery go out,” said Giovanni Copioli, FMI president. It is not acceptable that during a motorcycle outing one risks his life in this way. Placing any obstacle, even a trap for poaching purposes, on a path where pedestrians, bikes and motorcycles can pass is criminal behavior. It is necessary to continue working to make it clear that the enduro rider is an asset to the area: he protects it by picking up litter, restoring race routes, and maintaining the greenery. But that’s not all: motorcyclists are fundamental in rescue actions for people in the most inaccessible areas or in Forest Firefighting. All these activities are recognized, even through Memoranda of Understanding, by Local Authorities and Law Enforcement Agencies, which repeatedly request our cooperation.”
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Jannik Sinner, training with a lefty to be ready
Never has an Italian made the final at the US Open
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Jannik Sinner is aiming to become the first Italian ever to win the US Open final. To do so, he will have to get past Jack Draper. The Englishman is having a sensational tournament. Being a left-hander, he è even more unpredictable in his shots. Reason why the world number one has scheduled ad hoc trainings.
L’azzurro, in agreement with his team, changed his sparring partner for the training session ahead of the semifinal with Jack Draper. It è was decided to field a left-hander on the court against Jannik Sinner, so as to test the azure on the different rotations of the ball hit, precisely, by a player who has in his left hand his preferred hand.
Jannik Sinner does not want to be surprised. Although he knows Jack Draper very well (they are friends, they played doubles in Montreal), the South Tyrolean is taking care of every detail to get to the challenge at his best. He is too eager to earn the US Open final. He would become the first Italian ever to do so since the semifinals won by Corrado Barazzutti in 1977 and Matteo Berrettini in 2019.
On the other hand, Jack Draper knows he has already achieved a huge milestone. The 2001 class è to the first semifinal of a Slam event. An outstanding achievement when you consider that, in other Slams, he è never made it beyond the second round. He has nothing to lose and, perhaps because of this, should be taken with a grain of salt.
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Olimpia Milano, Ettore Messina aims to make it run.
More athletic and young team: many changes expected
During Media Day, Messina è dwelt on many aspects, including the new style of play his revamped team will have. Compared to the recent past, the roster è has been rejuvenated and, athletically, greatly improved. All this è has been done to have a’more ù “courageous”.
“This è a team that canò and must run more. On offense, with longs who can run and plays who can push the ball well, we want to make a few more counterattacks” “, the clear words of the white-and-red coach, absolutely not worried about having to amalgamate a group with so many new faces: “Sometimes all it takes is just a click and everything then goes great”.
Undoubtedly, the new Olimpia Milano intrigues a lot. Having lost pivotal players like Hines, Melli or Hall, a lot of players of great potential have arrived. Also very important is the return of LeDay who, according to Messina, “è improved a lot thanks to the two years spent under Obradovic”.
After a full four years, Olimpia is conducting a normal retreat. There are no international commitments for the various national teams and, therefore, everyone is already available to coach Messina. Fans are looking forward to seeing her in action in the opener, next Sept. 21, against Reyer Venezia (match valid for the Italian Supercoppa semifinal). It will be a different Olimpia, in every sense.
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Argentina makes Paulo Dybala happy, Juve anxiety over Nico Martinez
Even without Messi, Argentina only knows how to win
Recovering from its victory in the Copa America, Argentina returned to the field for its match against Chile, valid for the next World Cup qualifiers. CT Scaloni’s team, albeit without Messi, imposed itself with a dry 3-0 win, certifying its first place in the standings, with an important margin over all opponents.
Race without history at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The hosts went wild in the second half. Mc Allister unlocked the result at 48′. Then came Julio Alvarez’s goals at 84′ and, in full recovery, Dybala's that è made the final 3-0.
Of note was the debut, in an Albiceleste jersey, of Castellanos, who entered at 89’89; in place of Julian Alvarez. Also on the field was the candidate for the next Ballon d’Or Lautaro Martinez, who però did not find the way to goal. The only negative note was the injury suffered by Nico Gonzalez. The new Bianconeri purchase had to leave the field only five minutes after his entrance, apparently due to muscle trouble.
As is well known, there are several players in the Bianconeri’s house who are currently in the infirmary. In addition to Thuram and Weah, one è just had to stop Conceiçao (he will have; for a month or so). Losing ex-Purple Nico Gonzalez would also be a huge problem for Thiago Motta. The Bianconeri roster è deep but not infinite.
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