Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo benefited from a spectacular crash by compatriot Dani Pedrosa to win the US Grand Prix on Sunday, a fourth victory in the last five races extending his world championship lead.
American Nicky Hayden boosted his MotoGP championship hopes with a second straight US Grand Prix victory.
While Valentino Rossi's bid for a sixth 500cc crown suffered a punishing blow.
The American ended world champion Valentino Rossi's run of five consecutive MotoGP wins with victory in the US Grand Prix.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
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