Ricky Yiu can Simply shoot for the Sky at Sha Tin February 16, 2024 IN-FORM trainer Ricky Yui has been waxing lyrical over the past week about the chances of his Hong Kong Derby candidate, SIMPLY MAVERICK, who puts his reputation on the line in the TVB Miss Hong Kong Pageant Handicap (9.15am) over nine furlongs. This progressive son of Sebring has won three of his last four races [...]
London Broncos to start Super League season under sad shadow February 16, 2024 The Super League returned with a Hull derby on Thursday, as London’s only side start their campaign tonight with a trip to St Helens in a formidable opening fixture. The Broncos are back in the top-tier for the first time since 2019 after they stunned Toulouse Olympique in the Championship Grand Final. This season promises [...]
WSL: Chelsea clash with Man City could be key for Hayes’ Champions League dream February 16, 2024 Chelsea Women host second-placed Manchester City in the WSL on Friday night in a game which could blow the title race and Emma Hayes’ final season wide open. With Chelsea three points clear of City after 13 games, this match is crucial for both sides but even more so for the hosts. Win and the [...]
EP: 252 Ascot, Haydock & Hong Kong February 16, 2024 Ascot hosts the Grade One Ascot Chase alongside the 3 mile Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase on Saturday afternoon with the Grade Two Rendlesham Hurdle the feature race at Haydock and the Kingwell Hurdle highlighting the Wincanton card. Champion trainer Paul Nicholls tells us about his chances of grabbing a winner or two this weekend. City AM [...]
Ollie Phillips: Ireland top my Six Nations half term report card February 16, 2024 It’s half term and even the Six Nations is taking a week off. So in this fallow week, after two rounds, it’s about time we handed out some reports and grades. I am a firm but fair teacher and my grades reflect that, so here goes. Top of the Six Nations class Ireland – A+ [...]
Rugby round up: Descriptive audio, colour blindness and England A February 15, 2024 Despite the lack of Six Nations this week to get fans and others alike talking about rugby, the sport has seen a number of exciting announcements this week. From new audio description at the Six Nations to changes to aid colour blindness and the England A announcement. Here’s what you may have missed. Six Nations [...]
Stokes “pretty emotional” over 100th Test in India for England February 15, 2024 Ben Stokes has had an air of indifference at playing in his 100th Test but the England captain was “pretty emotional” at receiving his cap in a behind-closed-doors presentation. England players typically hold a team huddle on the outfield before play to commemorate landmark appearances but Stokes this week described joining the 100 Test club [...]
Roy Hodgson to be SACKED by Crystal Palace, reports February 15, 2024 Premier League club Crystal Palace are set to sack Roy Hodgson with Oliver Glasner set to replace him, according to reports. The 76-year-old Eagles boss took over at Selhurst Park in March last year having already had a spell at the club. Palace sit 15th in the Premier League table and are just five points [...]
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
Manchester United record most expensive squad EVER at £1.2bn, Uefa report February 14, 2024 The Manchester United squad that concluded the 2022-23 season was the most expensively-assembled team on record, a new report revealed this morning. An official Uefa document, titled European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report, says the Old Trafford club’s 2023 financial year-end squad cost a collective €1.42bn (£1.21bn), which topples the previous record of €1.33bn [...]