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Yamaha hopes MotoGP race winner Ai Ogura can revive Japan’s “lost” motorcycle passion

Yamaha believes Ai Ogura has the potential to become one of the best Japanese riders in MotoGP history and help reignite passion for motorcycling in his home country. Trackhouse rider Ogura has been one of the star performers of the 2026 MotoGP season, with his first-place finish in the Dutch Grand Prix making him the first Japanese rider to win a premier-class race in over two decades. The ...…

Yamaha hopes MotoGP race winner Ai Ogura can revive Japan’s “lost” motorcycle passion

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Wild Suffer Devastating Injury Blow as Top Star Suffers Fractured Skull

Brock Faber will be out indefinitely for the Minnesota Wild after suffering a fractured skull during the preseason.

  • Minnesota Wild star Brock Faber suffers fractured skull injury
  • Injury sustained during preseason game against Dallas Stars on September 25
  • Faber's recovery timeline and impact on team's lineup remain uncertain

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