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Toseland in Christmas surgery ahead of Land Speed record
More than two years after a wrist injury curtailed his career, two-time WSBK champion James Toseland is still in pain.

Erik Buell Racing joins WSBK for 2014
American manufacturer Erik Buell Racing will enter the 2014 World Superbike Championship, it is confirmed.

Dorna to 'inspect' Monza for 2015 return
Dorna will recommend modifications to the Monza Circuit later this month with a view to reinstating it onto the 2015 World Superbike schedule.

2014 World Superbike calendar announced
Sepang, Phakisa Freeway and Misano in - Monza, Istanbul Park, Silverstone and Nurburgring out

New EVO class beginning to take shape
A handful of teams and riders make the trip to Jerez to evaluate EVO-specification options for the 2014 World Superbike season.

Corti signs for Yakhnich MV Agusta team
2013 MotoGP rider Claudio Corti will join the World Superbike Championship next season as part of the new Yakhnich MV Agusta team.

FIXI-Crescent WSBK title sponsorship ends
Crescent Suzuki has announced that its World Superbike partnership with title-sponsor FIXI will draw to a conclusion at the end of this year.

Misano set for WSBK calendar return
Having been missing from the WSBK calendar for the first time in more two decades this year, Misano looks set to return to the 2014 schedule.

La Marra to make first appearance since accident
Eddi La Marra is on the road to recovery after sustaining serious injuries in an accident at Misano in August.

Guintoli undergoes surgery on shoulder
Sylvain Guintoli looks ahead to the 2014 World Superbike Championship after undergoing surgery and securing a new contract with Aprilia.

Haslam determined to bounce back from 'worst injury'
Leon Haslam is confident he can be at the 'pointy end' again in 2014 after a 2013 season hampered by his leg injury.

Melandri excited by Aprilia return
Marco Melandri sets his sights firmly on the 2014 World Superbike Championship title following the confirmation he will ride for Aprilia next season.

Laverty: Melandri is a dirty rider...
Eugene Laverty makes his feelings known about former team-mate - and possible successor at Aprilia - Marco Melandri following their clash at Jerez.

Spain WSBK: Final 2013 eni WSBK Championship standings
Kawasaki Racing's Tom Sykes is the 2013 World Superbike Champion, while Aprilia defends its Manufacturers' title.

Spain WSBK: Loris Baz forced to withdraw from Jerez
Loris Baz fails his final medical at Jerez, meaning he won't line up for the final round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship season.

Spain WSBK: Javier Fores to ride Alstare Ducati in finale
Javier Fores will ride the Alstare Ducati during the final round of the 2013 World Superbike Championship at Jerez.

Aitchison 'optimistic' of full WSBK return
Mark Aitchison is turning his attentions to the future as he looks to take advantage of a strong return to World Superbike competition with the Pedercini Kawasaki team.

Spain WSBK: SSTK champion Barrier to make WSBK bow
Double Superstock 1000 Champion Sylvain Barrier will make his long-awaited World Superbike Championship debut at Jerez, it is confirmed.

Magny-Cours WSBK races - LIVE
Live text updates for today's World Superbike races at Magny-Cours will be available on Crash.net - CLICK HERE

USA WSBK: Melandri drops points in 'close to the limit' pass
A 'close to the limit' last lap pass by Eugene Laverty forces Marco Melandri off the podium at Laguna Seca and loses him ground in the title fight.

USA WSBK: Guintoli hits back with first pole of 2013
Sylvain Guintoli comes good on his promise to push hard for the 2013 World Superbike Championship as he claims his first pole position of the season at Laguna Seca.

Turkey WSBK: Checa latest to withdraw from Turkish round
Carlos Checa joins Max Neukirchner, Jonathan Rea and Loris Baz on the sidelines in Turkey after suffering chest and wrist injuries, while Ayrton Badovini is also walking wounded...

Turkish WSBK: Local wild-cards set for Istanbul appearance
Tolga Urpak and Yunus Ercelik are listed on the provisional entry list for the Turkish round of the World Superbike Championship.

Laverty waiting on Aprilia for 2014 decision
Eugene Laverty says he is waiting on Aprilia to decide its strategy for the 2014 season before choosing where to race next season.