Josh Close

📝Sports Reporter @MCNSport.
📍@OfficialBSB paddock.
📝 @Motocourse1 contributor.
🎙️@PaddockPassPod contributor

[MCN Sport @MCNSport]

Out now in stores & the MCN App (subscription required)
- Dean Harrison & John McGuinness shine at the TT, plus is this the end of the road for Sidecars?
- Insight & analysis from MotoGP Mugello & WSBK Aragon.
- BIG READ: Why young BSB stars love 250s.

#MotoGP #WorldSBK #IOMTT

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Jacksdale to Knockhill on a 125cc Honda Monkey in order to raise money for Maria Costello... This is fantastic from @kyleryde 👏

[MCN Sport @MCNSport]

Double BSB champion Kyle Ryde plans to ride his Honda Monkey to Knockhill in Scotland to raise money for Maria Costello MBE.

Find out more 👉https://t.co/ExUpHc8oKP

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

MCN's Dan decided he'd give motorcycle skiing a try with triple world record holder Jonny Davies. I think he's mad, but huge respect for giving this a go @Dan_Sutherland_ 😎

https://t.co/ggd50iOMKf

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

The Arsenal fans reaction to losing the Champions League on penalties 🔴

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

A 5pm kickoff for the Champions League final is ridiculous. It just feels wrong.

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Anthony Gordon to Barcelona…

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

We’re being treated to some fantastic liveries across the different championships this year!

[MotoGP™🏁 @MotoGP]

A home GP calls for a special Pramac Yamaha livery ✨

#ItalianGP 🇮🇹

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Fabio di Giannantonio becoming world champion would be a proper feel good moment wouldn’t it. It’s hard to imagine anybody being angry or disappointed with that outcome. #MotoGP #ItalianGP

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Terrible news from the Isle of Man TT. 33-year-old Daniel Ingham has died following an incident during qualifying yesterday evening. My thoughts are with Daniel's family, friends and team.

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Mugello really is Ducati's playground. A victory for Aprilia this weekend would be massive!! #MotoGP #ItalianGP

[MCN Sport @MCNSport]

Out now in stores & the MCN App (subscription required)
- The 2026 Isle of Man TT is underway!
- MotoGP Mugello preview.
- Exclusive interview with Aprilia Technical Director Fabiano Sterlacchini.
- WorldSBK Aragon preview.
- Legends: Manuel Poggiali.

#IOMTT #MotoGP #WorldSBK

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Ouch!

[Opaleak @opaleak]

🐦‍⬛ OFFICIAL PICS - Newcastle United 26/27 Home.

[MCN Sport @MCNSport]

Hands up if you love the Uggly&Co Racing Suzuki! 🙌 #IOMTT #Suzuki

📸David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

Thoughts go out to everybody involved in today’s incident at the TT. Fingers crossed for speedy and full recoveries.

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

By the way, Sunderland qualifying for the Europa League 👏👏! Fantastic effort that.

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

I think it’s fair to say that we’re all cheering for West Ham and Everton today 🤣

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

I’ll never forget this trip to Wembley 🫶

[Scunthorpe United FC @SUFCOfficial]

⏮️ 𝟏𝟕 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐎

Our last visit to the home of English football was 17 years ago today, as we overhauled Millwall 3-2 to reach the Championship.

What a day, and how time flies!

#UTI #IRON

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

How is he not in the squad!?

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

BREAKING: Harry Maguire has been left out of England's squad for the 2026 World Cup 🚨

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

My game of Eye Spy Ducati Exhaust Systems led me to Bathams AJN Racing. Remember, the team purchased a road bike and have done all the work themselves to turn it into the race bike you see today. It's a bespoke exhaust system, which may easily change/update during the year.

[MCN Sport @MCNSport]

Bathams AJN Racing have teamed up with Arrow and Talos Engineering for their Ducati V4 R titanium exhaust system. It includes a small exit pipe on the right, and a larger one under the seat. It’s been modified to fit around the team’s fuel tank and swingarm.

📸@DoubleRedBSB

[Josh Close @JoshClose7]

It's worth noting that the @MotoRapidoBSB bike is a 2026 Ducati Corse V4 R. However, the team simply ordered the parts they knew they needed, rather than purchasing a full bike. For example, they didn't need the Akrapovič exhaust, the Öhlins suspension, the rearsets..