MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has paid tribute to his good friend Marco Simoncelli, who lost his life in an accident at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang yesterday.

ITALIAN rider Marco Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries yesterday after crashing and being hit by two other riders at the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race.

Italian motorcyclist Marco Simoncelli has been killed in a crash during today’s Malaysian Moto GP, race organisers have confirmed.

The Malaysian Moto GP has been cancelled after Italian Marco Simoncelli suffered what appeared a serious injury in a crash in Sepang.

JORGE LORENZO’S imperious run of form looks like continuing after he was again fastest in practice for tomorrow’s MotoGP round in Catalunya.

Valentino Rossi gave himself the best possible chance of wrapping up the MotoGP title at Sepang tomorrow as he claimed a comfortable pole position.

Valentino Rossi has won the German Moto Grand Prix at Sachsenring.

Ford’s Jari-Matti Latvala held a 12.9-second lead at the end of an action-packed opening day of the Wales Rally GB, as hail, sleet, ice and torrential rain caused major problems for the World Rally Championship fraternity.

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner won in the rain in Germany to top the podium for the third consecutive race.

James Eustace is planning an audacious raid on the totesport Ebor with Brazilian stayer Valentino Rossi.

Rizla Suzuki’s John Hopkins set the pace in practice ahead of Sunday’s MotoGP in Shanghai.

Five-time World Champion Valentino Rossi has claimed the Spanish Moto GP.

FORMER MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi expects a hostile reception when he bids for his first win of the season in Spain on Sunday.

Ulsterman Jeremy McWilliams would like extra time to prepare for the opening round of the MotoGP season but knows his Ilmor team will get no more chances to test their new machine.

BECKHAM’S move to Los Angeles Galaxy is expected to net him £128m (€193m) over the course of a five-year contract which will catapult him high into the top 10 of the world’s richest sportsmen.

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has entered the Rally New Zealand, the penultimate round of the world championship, which takes place next month.

MARCUS GRONHOLM finally ended world champion Sebastien Loeb’s winning streak by completing a dominant win on the Acropolis Rally in Greece yesterday.

MICHAEL Schumacher is saddened by Valentino Rossi’s decision to spurn Formula One and stay on in MotoGP.

Michael Schumacher is saddened by Valentino Rossi’s decision to spurn Formula One and stay on in MotoGP.

LEON HASLAM is out to slash team-mate Gregorio Lavilla’s British Superbike Championship lead by claiming his first win of the season at Mondello Park this weekend.

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi continued his erratic progress in Formula One with an incident-filled day at Valencia.

Valentino Rossi impressed in his first full Formula One test today at Valencia.

Former MotoGP ace Max Biaggi will bid to beat old rival Valentino Rossi to Formula One when he tests for Midland today at Silverstone.

Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha team have surprised MotoGP by unveiling Camel as their new title sponsors.

Outgoing world champion Michael Schumacher believes he can end his three-race points drought in this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.

Moto GP world champion Valentino Rossi has sparked speculation he could swap two wheels for four after spending two days testing with Ferrari at Fiorano.

Reigning world champion Valentino Rossi is desperate for victory in the British Grand Prix before heading to his three least favourite circuits on the MotoGP calendar.

Oprah Winfrey is the world’s most powerful celebrity, according to a list compiled by business magazine Forbes.

Valentino Rossi made it five wins from six races with victory in the Catalunya Grand Prix to extend his lead at the top of the MotoGP world championship standings to 58 points.

World champion Valentino Rossi stretched his lead at the top of the MotoGP points standings with victory in the French round at Le Mans.

Alex Barros capped a dominant weekend with victory in a dramatic Portuguese Grand Prix at a wet Estoril.

World Superbike champion James Toseland has set his sights on a move to MotoGP next year.

World champion Valentino Rossi is looking forward to putting his feet up after an early start to his pre-season testing.

Valentino Rossi is ready to enjoy this weekend's season finale at Valencia after sealing his fourth world championship with a race to spare.

Formula One will be more competitive and healthier than ever when Max Mosley’s new rules come into force, according to the FIA president.

Valentino Rossi hailed this year’s against-the-odds championship win as his finest achievement yet after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Valentino Rossi hailed this year’s against-the-odds championship win as his finest achievement yet after winning the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Valentino Rossi secured his fourth consecutive MotoGP world championship in style with a thrilling win in the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Valentino Rossi hopes to crown a “special year” with his fourth world title in this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Carlos Checa upstaged team-mate Valentino Rossi to take pole position for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix at Losail.

Valentino Rossi was content to settle for second in yesterday’s first qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will test his skill against the leading lights from other forms of motorsport after agreeing to compete in the end-of-season Race of Champions.