“Race by race”: the Press Conference kicks off Misano

Back to the home heroes, Andrea Iannone was another in attendance getting ready for the second round on Italian soil. Sitting out the race last season due to injury, the ‘Maniac’ is back this year and wants to get a solid result in a difficult season: “It’s a very difficult season for us. I hope in these last six races we improve the performance a bit. It’s very difficult for me to talk about the situation, we always try our best, in the garage and on track – and me at home, in the gym I try every day to improve. But it’s difficult at the moment, the feeling with the bike for me, and I struggle a lot. But I

Madrid memories have APOEL dreaming again

Madrid memories have APOEL dreaming again

Memories will be stirred of the most memorable European campaign in APOEL FC's history when they visit Real Madrid CF on matchday one – while the UEFA Champions League holders are looking to become the first team in over 40 years to win the trophy three seasons running.• Champions in Milan in 2016 and in Cardiff last May, Madrid – triumphant in three of the last four campaigns having also lifted the trophy in 2014 – have not lost a home group game in almost eight years and will want a positive start as they plot a path to next May's Kyiv final. Previous

Virginia Tech QB Expecting Pep Talk From Tom Brady Before First Start

Virginia Tech QB Expecting Pep Talk From Tom Brady Before First Start

As quarterback Josh Jackson prepares to start his first game for the No. 21 Virginia Tech Hokies on Sunday night, he’ll be reviewing film, going over the game plan and waiting on a call from the greatest quarterback in NFL history — Tom Brady. Jackson’s father, Fred, was an assistant coach at the University of Michigan when Brady was the signal-caller for the Wolverines, and the young quarterback has received advice from Brady before and reportedly will again before Virginia Tech takes on old Big East rival West Virginia, according to The Roanoke Times. “Tom says he’s going to call him,”Fred Jackson said. “And if Tom says he’s going to d... NESN.com

Germany, England win as Denmark down Poland

Germany, England win as Denmark down Poland

UEFA.com has highlights of every qualifier; Friday's games will be available to view from midnight CET on Saturday. Group CCzech Republic 1-2 GermanyThe visitors made a strong start with Mesut Özil's defence-splitting pass finding Timo Werner for a fourth-minute breakthrough but Germany were unable to build on that positive start and paid the price 12 minutes from time, Vladimír Darida levelling with a stunning shot into the top corner from 25 metres. Germany, however, would not be denied and with two minutes left Toni Kroos clipped in a free-kick that was expertly headed into... UEFA.com - News

Red Sox’s Doug Fister Shines, Keeps Indians Hitters Guessing In Win

Red Sox’s Doug Fister Shines, Keeps Indians Hitters Guessing In Win

It’s only one start, but Doug Fister had his best outing in a Boston Red Sox uniform Monday night. The Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 at Fenway Park, and the right-hander was a big reason why. He only allowed two earned runs on five hits through 7 2/3 innings. Furthermore, those two runs came in the eighth inning, as he held the Indians scoreless throughout most of his start. Fister also walked two but had five strikeouts. To hear what Fister had to say about his outing Monday, listen to the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com

VR46 Master Camp talent take to the flat track

Marco Belli: "The first day of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp is all about getting the riders in the right position on the bikes, so they can work them easily. It's always a question of body position and throttle control. Yesterday we worked a little bit more on the lower half of the body, because we noticed that they needed to ride the bikes more with that part instead of trying to solve situations using their upper body. We did some special exercises and I can tell that most of these guys are used to these kinds of practice sessions, perhaps on dirt or supermoto. They're already able to control the bike, which is good, but then it becomes a

All you need to know: 2017/18 UEFA Champions League

All you need to know: 2017/18 UEFA Champions League

When does it start?It already has! The new season kicked off on 27 June – just 21 days after Real Madrid were crowned champions in Cardiff – with the first of four qualifying rounds, culminating in the play-offs at the end of August. The group stage begins on 12 September and runs every two or three weeks until 6 December. After a two-month winter break, the knockout stages start on 13 February. How does qualifying work?Twenty-two of the 32 teams that will contest this season's title are confirmed, and they will be joined by ten play-off winners at the end of