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TimesLIVE
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Yamaha's Quartararo pips Ducatis to clinch Dutch Grand Prix pole
Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo claimed his fourth pole position of the season in qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday while Ducati's MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez will start on the second row. Quartararo is joined on the front row by Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia and Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez while Marc was only fourth fastest at Assen, where he crashed twice in practice on a bruising Friday. Marc leads brother Alex by 40 points heading into the sprint while Bagnaia, third in the championship, is 110 points behind. But the session belonged to Quartararo who clocked one minute and 30.651 seconds to claim his 20th MotoGP pole. 'The goal is to try to make a great start, great laps in the sprint and see a little bit how it's going on,' Quartararo said. 'I love this track ... So hopefully we can turn this pole position into a great result on Saturday and on Sunday.' As expected, it was the Ducati machines of the Marquez brothers and Bagnaia who traded fastest laps early in the session but Quartararo laid down the gauntlet when he clocked one minute and 31.047 seconds. Alex and Marc then broke the one minute and 31 seconds barrier but Quartararo and Bagnaia responded by going faster to take the top two spots. A desperate Marc pushed too hard on his final lap and went off track, settling for fourth-fastest, marking only the second time he is off the front row on the red Ducati, while Alex was livid with himself when he could not set a faster lap. Bagnaia has won at Assen in the last three years and the Italian said he was happy with the feeling on the bike after struggling early in the season, with the twice champion claiming only one victory in the first nine rounds. 'I'm very happy. It's the best weekend so far this season ... Surely this afternoon will be tough but we need to start well, set our pace and see if I can win,' Bagnaia said. Marc will have Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi and VR46 Racing's Franco Morbidelli for company on the second row.
Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Yamaha's Quartararo pips Ducatis to clinch Dutch Grand Prix pole
FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuito de Jerez, Jerez, Spain - April 27, 2025 Second placed Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo celebrates on the podium after the race REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - May 25, 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo in action during the race Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo REUTERS Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo claimed his fourth pole position of the season in qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday while Ducati's MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez will start on the second row. Quartararo is joined on the front row by Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia and Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez while Marc was only fourth fastest at Assen, where he crashed twice in practice on a bruising Friday. Marc leads brother Alex by 40 points heading into the sprint while Bagnaia, third in the championship, is 110 points behind. But the session belonged to Quartararo who clocked one minute and 30.651 seconds to claim his 20th MotoGP pole. "The goal is to try to make a great start, great laps in the sprint and see a little bit how it's going on," Quartararo said. "I love this track... So hopefully we can turn this pole position into a great result on Saturday and on Sunday." As expected, it was the Ducati machines of the Marquez brothers and Bagnaia who traded fastest laps early in the session but Quartararo laid down the gauntlet when he clocked one minute and 31.047 seconds. Alex and Marc then broke the one minute and 31 seconds barrier but Quartararo and Bagnaia responded by going faster to take the top two spots. A desperate Marc pushed too hard on his final lap and went off track, settling for fourth-fastest, marking only the second time he is off the front row on the red Ducati, while Alex was livid with himself when he could not set a faster lap. Bagnaia has won at Assen in the last three years and the Italian said he was happy with the feeling on the bike after struggling early in the season, with the twice champion claiming only one victory in the first nine rounds. "I'm very happy. It's the best weekend so far this season... Surely this afternoon will be tough but we need to start well, set our pace and see if I can win," Bagnaia said. Marc will have Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi and VR46 Racing's Franco Morbidelli for company on the second row. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motorcycling-Yamaha's Quartararo pips Ducatis to clinch Dutch Grand Prix pole
FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - May 25, 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo in action during the race Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo (Reuters) -Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo claimed his fourth pole position of the season in qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday while Ducati's MotoGP championship leader Marc Marquez will start on the second row. Quartararo is joined on the front row by Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia and Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez while Marc was only fourth fastest at Assen, where he crashed twice in practice on a bruising Friday. Marc leads brother Alex by 40 points heading into the sprint while Bagnaia, third in the championship, is 110 points behind. But the session belonged to Quartararo who clocked one minute and 30.651 seconds to claim his 20th MotoGP pole. "The goal is to try to make a great start, great laps in the sprint and see a little bit how it's going on," Quartararo said. "I love this track... So hopefully we can turn this pole position into a great result on Saturday and on Sunday." As expected, it was the Ducati machines of the Marquez brothers and Bagnaia who traded fastest laps early in the session but Quartararo laid down the gauntlet when he clocked one minute and 31.047 seconds. Alex and Marc then broke the one minute and 31 seconds barrier but Quartararo and Bagnaia responded by going faster to take the top two spots. A desperate Marc pushed too hard on his final lap and went off track, settling for fourth-fastest, marking only the second time he is off the front row on the red Ducati, while Alex was livid with himself when he could not set a faster lap. Bagnaia has won at Assen in the last three years and the Italian said he was happy with the feeling on the bike after struggling early in the season, with the twice champion claiming only one victory in the first nine rounds. "I'm very happy. It's the best weekend so far this season... Surely this afternoon will be tough but we need to start well, set our pace and see if I can win," Bagnaia said. Marc will have Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi and VR46 Racing's Franco Morbidelli for company on the second row. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)
AsiaOne
10 hours ago
- General
- AsiaOne
There's 'mum guilt', but what about dads? As fatherhood loomed, one man felt guilt and 'grief', Lifestyle News
Hands up — how many of us mums have felt the familiar pang of 'mum guilt'? I remember going back to work after maternity leave and feeling a surge of complicated emotions whenever photos of my baby's milestones were sent to me. The emotion of guilt bubbled to the fore whenever I was invited to social events, which meant taking away more time from my son. "Is it too much to want some 'me time' or enjoy myself while someone else is taking care of my child?" I'd think. According to online sources, the feeling of 'mum guilt' is commonly experienced as the feeling of not doing enough and falling short of expectations — be it of society's, those around us or our own. The emotion is often manifested as shame, regret and self-reproach, reported Australian news network ABC on the topic. But it also made me wonder about this idea of 'dad guilt'. Do dads feel the equivalent emotion, and is it possible they feel it as intensely as their wives? According to an article on Touch Community Services' website in June this year, dad guilt is more common than people might think and can "significantly affect the emotional and mental well-being of fathers". This can feel like spending time with the kids is at the cost of being an effective financial provider, or not wanting to take time out for themselves, the article stated. It added that dads can feel "an immense pressure to 'compensate' for their time away at work by dedicating every moment at home to family, viewing their personal time as a luxury they can't afford". Yes, dads feel guilt too A straw poll of some fathers around me revealed that for the most part, they do experience guilt, though whether it matches the intensity felt by their wives is to be debated. In fact, men can experience emotions that are just as complex, which women might not be aware of. Sometimes, these emotions can manifest themselves even before the baby's birth. New parent Marc Teo was elated at welcoming his son — who was born on May 15 — to the world, but knowing that he was about to become a father and be responsible for another life triggered something unexpected in the 33-year-old business coach. In a Facebook post published on May 19, he wrote that with impending fatherhood, he began "reflecting and setting goals" for himself, and that was when he started to feel some discomfort in his body. "I started feeling tense: my chest felt tight, my breathing grew heavy, and [I] entered a deep state of sadness," he stated. Turning to AI for a "diagnosis", Marc realised that he was "grieving". "It felt I was saying goodbye to an old version of myself," he wrote, adding in a separate Instagram post that "it felt like I might lose the life I loved — five-figure months, travelling around the world, etc." [embed] Speaking to AsiaOne, Marc shared that he'd experienced 'dad guilt' even before his baby's arrival, as he worried over whether he was doing enough for his pregnant wife and if he'd be able to provide financially for his family. "A lot of internal pressure showed up," he admitted. "But through coaching and a lot of reflection, I started to realise — it's not about having it all figured out. I might not be perfect, but I can keep showing up, keep improving and take it one step at a time," said Marc, who shared that he constantly checks in with his wife on how he can make her life easier. However, he reflected that guilt isn't always a bad thing. "It actually showed me that I care and is a signal that I want to be better and be present. So instead of running from the discomfort, I learned to sit with it," said Marc, who also practised gratitude and a process of "reframing" his mindset to cope. Now just over a month into becoming a new dad, he says he is slowly adjusting to his new schedule. "At times I still feel like I'm not doing as much as I could, especially when I see what my wife is managing. But I try to view that thought as something to grow from, not beat myself up over," he reflected. "All that said, holding my kid gives me perspective and reminds me of what matters at the end of the day." 'Anticipatory grief' and anxiety Psychologist Gifford Chan shared with AsiaOne that many of Teo's thoughts and feelings are "very valid" and that he could be experiencing a form of "anticipatory grief" at the possibility of losing his freedom and anxiety about the adjustment to being a father. "Welcoming a baby into the family for the first time is a big life-changing experience. Many fathers struggle to accept and understand this change," said Gifford, who owns his own private practice, Psychology Matters. He suggested that men experiencing these emotions talk openly with their wives on her expectations and what they hope to do for the family. "Reaching a common understanding on how they want to take care of the child, down to the nitty gritty of vaccines, breastfeeding or formula, financial priorities and input from parents and in-laws are also important," Gifford stressed. More essentially, couples should prioritise their marital relationship and take small pockets of time to continue building it, he added. The approach mirrors what Teo practised to help him address the guilt he feels whenever he's away from his family. One of them is setting expectations with his wife and grounding himself on principles they'd agreed upon as a couple. "I know that when I'm not working, I'm fully there [with my family], and that helped me address the guilt over the past few months especially," he told AsiaOne. Shifting parental roles Among the five dads AsiaOne spoke to, most of them acknowledge that evolving parental roles have made these emotions more salient, as the lines between "mum" and "dad" are no longer as defined as they once were. "I suppose the main role of dads back then was to provide financially, maybe only stepping in for serious matters of discipline. But for the day-to-day, it was definitely mum," said Marc. Entrepreneur Dave (not his real name), whose daughter is nine, echoed this, sharing how he grew up in a traditional household with his dad as the financial provider and mum the primary caregiver — a clear division of roles that feels outdated in his own family. "Personally, I've always disliked the notion of fixed roles as defined by society and lean much more heavily towards what I think will benefit our family," he said. Some fathers also shared with AsiaOne that most of the guilt they feel is over the lack of quality of time with their kids — a situation not unfamiliar with working mothers. Dave, whose daughter is nine eight [C: she turns nine in Nov], knows this to be true — especially on days when he feels he hasn't been present enough with his family. The feeling also surfaces when he thinks he's been too harsh on his daughter for misbehaving. He admitted to feeling particularly remorseful when he realises belatedly that "the severity was influenced more by my mood at the time instead of being proportionate to her perceived transgression". Gifford, who himself is a father of two kids below 12, revealed that he experiences similar emotions even as a mental health practitioner. "Especially when in my line of work, the more I work, the more I can potentially earn," he admitted. "This directly clashes with my desire to spend time with my kids, whether through play or simply chatting." He admitted to feeling envious of his wife on occasion, as she works from home and gets to see the children more. The concept of having 'me time' is also not exclusive to mums, and neither is the resulting guilt. Said Gifford: "When I return from work, there's also a [internal] struggle on whether I should spend the little time I have with the kids or to relax and wind down for the day." According to Joel Wong, assistant manager at Touch Counselling & Psychological Services, Touch Community Services, both dad guilt and mum guilt stem from the feeling that they're not doing enough. "As fathers carry out the role of being the family provider, they may frequently experience dad guilt, believing that they're not doing enough to care for their family's needs and spending quality time with them," said Joel. The increased advocacy for fathers to be involved at home as well as the evolving societal expectations of dads may contribute to the growing feelings of dad guilt. Said Joel: "This can be a novel experience or struggle for many fathers to grapple with, prompting difficult questions such as, 'will prioritising my family affect my career?' or 'if my career is affected as a result of being more present with my family, does it impact my ability to provide for them?'" The idea that 'dad guilt' exists is shared by Swetha Vigraham, founder of Bricks & Blocks Coaching and host of the Everyday Parenting podcast. In a written commentary on the topic, she added further insight that the way 'dad guilt' manifests can be slightly different in men than in women. While mums tend to question if they're doing enough for their children, fathers frequently turn to the more existential question of "What am I doing?" and how they can contribute. Mums also often face the pressure of meeting pre-conceived notions in society of how mothers should be, whereas fathers may grapple with feeling inadequate in the parenting arena, said Swetha. Joel told AsiaOne that today's fathers are not just providers; their role now significantly includes supporting their children's emotional, social and mental well-being. Juggling these multifaceted responsibilities can take a toll on their mental health. "While mothers have long played the role of balancing work and home, it may seem fathers now have a lot of catching up to do," he said. To alleviate the mental stress and pressure of being a parent, Touch Counselling & Psychological Services encourages dads to share their struggles and concerns with their spouse and seek emotional support from loved ones to manage feelings of dad guilt. However, if the emotions are overwhelming, making it difficult to cope, it is best to seek professional help, Joel said. candicecai@
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Sharks buying out final year of Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks placed longtime defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract. Vlasic, 38 has been a staple in the Bay Area for the better part of the past two decades. He has played all 1,465 games of his NHL career for the Sharks since debuting in 2006. Hall of Famers Ray Bourque and Nicklas Lidstrom are the only defensemen who have played more games in the league with one team than Vlasic, counting the regular season and playoffs. Vlasic was a significant part of their core during the contending days when they reached the playoffs in 13 of 14 years and went to the Stanley Cup Final in 2016. 'This was a difficult decision to make today, with how much Marc has meant to the San Jose organization for 19 years,' general manager Mike Grier said. 'I was fortunate enough to be here with Marc for his first season with the Sharks and knew he would become a great defenseman. Over the course of his career in the NHL, Vlasic was one of the premier shutdown defensemen, earning tough defensive assignments on the ice against the best players in the world and doing it with effectiveness.' A native of Montreal, Vlasic was a key part of Canada's gold-medal run at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. He missed much of last season because of injuries but skated in 27 games and had three points. Vlasic was set to count $7 million against the salary cap in 2025-26. Buying him out saves San Jose $2.3 million, while counting $1.2 million extra in '26-27. 'He brought immense expertise and experience to the organization daily, and was selected to represent his country on multiple occasions at the highest level,' Grier said. 'He will go down not only as one of the best defensemen in franchise history but one of the best players. We want to thank him for his dedication and commitment to the organization, and wish him all the best.'
