eurosport.com - UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Why revamped World Cup events are 'the new Formula 1 of racing'

UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Why revamped World Cup events are 'the new Formula 1 of racing'

“Put your seatbelt on because it's going to be flat out!” Those are the thoughts of French mountain bike star Cedric Gracia, a three-time world medallist and part of Eurosport’s coverage for the inaugural UCI Mountain Bike World Series. Ad The series launched at the weekend with the Enduro World Cup event in Maydena, Tasmania, with 12 more meetings on the menu as mountain bike’s six biggest disciplines – cross-country Olympic, cross-country short track, cross-country marathon, downhill, enduro and E-enduro – come together in the same package. Mountain Bike'It's going to be flat out' — Why new mountain bike season will be so special18 MINUTES AGO Speaking at Warner Bros.

Anthony Joshua still keen on Tyson Fury heavyweight title battle: 'I would take that opportunity'

Anthony Joshua has revealed that he is still eyeing a heavyweight title showdown with Tyson Fury. The British fighters looked to be on a collision course for a number of years with much talk around a potential superfight between the two. Ad However, following Joshua’s loss and failure to recapture his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk, the much-anticipated fight looks more and more unlikely.

Bianca Andreescu writes note to fans after nightmare injury at Miami Open - 'Worst pain I've ever felt'

Bianca Andreescu has written a note to her fans on social media after she suffered a nasty ankle injury during her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Miami Open — referring to it as «the worst pain I've ever felt». The Canadian, who won the US Open title in 2019 in what was a sensational breakthrough, has seen her career plagued with injuries since then, and the latest setback came during the second set of the match at Hard Rock Stadium.

Kyren Wilson feeling better after opening up about son’s illness - ‘It’s important to talk’

Kyren Wilson has revealed that opening up about his son’s illness has made him feel better about the situation and has subsequently helped him on the snooker table. Wilson’s son Bailey was hospitalised in January with a feared cancerous tumour.

Rachel Stringer becomes new World Superbikes presenter as motorbike season revs up on Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery today announces lights out on coverage of the 2023 FIM World Superbike and Bennetts British Superbike championships with a new presenting line-up. Ahead of the third round, Eurosport can today reveal that Rachel Stringer will become the new lead presenter of the FIM Superbike World Championship, debuting at the TT Assen Circuit in the Netherlands on April 22.

Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out as Daniil Medvedev wins, Christopher Eubanks' dream run continues at Miami Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out to Karen Khachanov as Daniil Medvedev recorded a comfortable win over Quentin Halys, while Christopher Eubanks' dream run continued at the Miami Open. World No. 16 Khachanov downed Tsitsipas in what was a big shock given that he entered the contest with a 0-6 head-to-head record on the ATP Tour against the Greek, as he secured his progression on the grandstand court.

Miami Open: Elena Rybakina emulates impressive Serena Williams feat, Jessica Pegula edges thriller

Elena Rybakina emulated a feat achieved by the great Serena Williams at the 2020 US Open as she continued her serene progress at the Miami Open on Tuesday, while Jessica Pegula also recorded another fine win. The Wimbledon champion became the first woman to hit 10 or more aces in four matches at a single tournament since Williams did so at the 2020 US Open in her near-flawless 6-3 6-0 victory over Martina Trevisan at the Hard Rock Stadium. Ad Rybakina, who struck a formidable 23 winners in the contest, also became the first woman to hit 10 or more aces in four consecutive matches since 2018, per the WTA, as she raced to be the first player to fire down 200 aces already this season.

Pre-Test for EWC-counting 24 Heures Motos concludes today

The Pre-Test for the FIM Endurance World Championship-counting 46th 24 Heures Motos concludes today (Wednesday) with two timed sessions. A number of teams contesting the EWC season opener from 13-16 April are taking part.

Contacts

Eurosport.com Sport News

UCI Mountain Bike World Series: Why revamped World Cup events are 'the new Formula 1 of racing'

Anthony Joshua still keen on Tyson Fury heavyweight title battle: 'I would take that opportunity'

Bianca Andreescu writes note to fans after nightmare injury at Miami Open - 'Worst pain I've ever felt'

Kyren Wilson feeling better after opening up about son’s illness - ‘It’s important to talk’

Rachel Stringer becomes new World Superbikes presenter as motorbike season revs up on Warner Bros. Discovery

Stefanos Tsitsipas crashes out as Daniil Medvedev wins, Christopher Eubanks' dream run continues at Miami Open

Miami Open: Elena Rybakina emulates impressive Serena Williams feat, Jessica Pegula edges thriller

Pre-Test for EWC-counting 24 Heures Motos concludes today