11 years in MotoGP, winner of five World Championships, 282 races, 31 years old. Jorge Lorenzo starts a new challenge in 2019 when he joins the Repsol Honda Team. Just over two months before the season gets underway in Qatar, the Spanish rider gives his first interview to analyse his initial impressions of the Honda RC213V, talk about what it means to be part of his new team and outline his ambitions for the year. Source link
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“We will do our best to make our people proud of us”
Franco Morbidelli is feeling satisfied and optimistic about his first experience with the PETRONAS Yamaha SRT The Italian rider Franco Morbidelli, riding for Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team –the first Malaysian team in the MotoGP World Championship– was one of the standout riders in the first 2019 preseason tests, which took place last month at Valencia and Jerez. Now enjoying a hard-earned winter break, Morbidelli discusses his role in this new project and in particular how the first few days have gone with his new team and his first laps on the Yamaha YZR-M1. Support for this video player will be discontinued soon. 2018: Franco Morbidelli's best year yet 03/12/2018 From Moto2™ World Champion in 2017, Rookie of the Year in 2018, to joining
Former player Martinčić proud to referee WU19 final
Croatia's Ivana Martinčić is the referee for Monday's UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship final between Germany and Spain in Switzerland, and will have an important insight into what the players are experiencing in Biel/Bienne.Martinčić, who turned 33 on Saturday, was a player in the Croatian top division a decade ago before taking up officiating. Now, as well as refereeing FIFA Women's World Cup and UEFA Women's EURO qualifiers, as well as UEFA Women's Champions League knockout games, Martinčić also takes charge of matches in the Croatian men's second division.UEFA.com spoke to Martinčić at the Women's U19 EURO referees' base in Lenzburg, where... UEFA.com - News
Two Wheels for Life launch new auction!
Andrea Coleman, founder of Two Wheels for Life and Riders for Health said: “Thank you to the MotoGP™ family, the teams and the riders who give their time to Two Wheels for Life each year, the fantastic artists and photographers who have donated their work to be auctioned and to you, the dedicated MotoGP™ fans. We are grateful and proud to show the world that together, two wheels save lives. Many women and children have access to health care for the first time because of this support.” Source link
How brilliant is former England striker Wayne Rooney?
Back at Everton after 13 sensational years at Old Trafford, Wayne Rooney has confirmed that his international career is over, having made 119 international appearances – and scored a record 53 England goals. "One of my very few regrets is not to have been part of a successful England tournament side," the 31-year-old said. UEFA.com finds plenty more things he can be proud of.What they say"He is, first of all, as a person, fantastic. I had the luck to get to know the person. And as a player, there are not enough words because he is the perfect player – everybody knows what he can do,
Dani Alves: ‘Now we have to bring the cup home’
"Now we have to bring the cup home," Dani Alves told UEFA.com after helping Juventus beating Monaco 2-1 with another assist and a goal as the Bianconeri qualified for the final in Cardiff with a 4-1 aggregate win.Alves twice set up Gonzalo Higuaín to score in the first leg as Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri fielded Andrea Barzagli in defence to give the former Barcelona man more freedom to attack. The trick worked again in Turin as the Brazilian international's cross invited Mario Mandžukić to break the deadlock before he scored himself with a stunning volley. "I'm proud of what we did
Boston Bulldogs 5K Run For Recovery Held At Franklin Park Sunday
NESN Connects was proud to participate in the Boston Bulldogs 5K Run for Recovery on Sunday. The race — which is run in tribute to those people battling addiction, as well as their family, friends and community who support them — was held at Franklin Park. To hear more about this great event, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com