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Glasner gives no excuse for the end of Crystal Palace’s unbeaten run

MotoGP: Reigning champion Marquez undergoes shoulder surgery in Madrid

Reigning MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez underwent surgery on his right shoulder in Madrid on Monday following his crash with Marco Bezzecchi at the Indonesian Grand Prix, Afrosport reports. The Ducati rider was taken out on the opening lap of last weekend's race in Mandalika when Aprilia’s Bezzecchi ran into the back of his bike. It left Marquez with a fracture in his shoulder and ligament...

Liberty Media takeover of MotoGP to be scrutinised by EU antitrust regulators

Liberty Media takeover of MotoGP to be scrutinised by EU antitrust regulators

Formula 1 owners Liberty Media and their planned takeover of MotoGP's parent company Dorna will be decided by the European Union antitrust regulators by December 19th, Afrosport reports. Liberty Media had announced in April that it would acquire about 86% of Dorna, with Dorna management retaining around 14% of its equity, which would give the deal an enterprise value of €4.2 billion and €3.5 billion in...

Jorge Martin crowned 2024 MotoGP champion at Barcelona season finale

Jorge Martin crowned 2024 MotoGP champion at Barcelona season finale

Jorge Martin was crowned the 2024 MotoGP world champion after finishing third in the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The season finale was moved to the Circuit de Catalunya after the traditional race in Valencia was cancelled due to flooding in the eponymous region. Jorge Martin came into Sunday’s race in Barcelona 19 points clear of double world champion Bagnaia and having...