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In MotoGP, Aprilia is making a statement at Mandalika. Raul Fernandez broke the lap record at the Indonesian Grand Prix on Friday, leading a stunning one-two-three for the Italian manufacturer in practice. Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin were the only riders within half a second, with KTM and Ducati left chasing.
Shifting to Formula One, and the Singapore Grand Prix weekend is underway with first practice live on track right now. Meanwhile, Williams boss James Vowles is pushing hard for a cost cap overhaul before the next F1 Commission meeting. His proposal centers on a catch-up mechanism tied to points standings, giving smaller teams room to spend more and close the gap on the elite. Red Bull's position, he says, is critical to getting the votes needed to make it happen.
And on the ice tonight, three NHL matchups worth watching. Tampa Bay rolls into Long Island riding John Carlson's two-goal performance, Nashville heads to Ottawa after Adam Edstrom powered a five-two win over Montreal, and Florida hosts Minnesota in what should be a tight non-conference battle at Sunrise.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
