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Grand National time CHANGED from iconic 5:15pm start February 6, 2024 The start time of the iconic Grand National horse race has been changed from 5:15pm to 4pm over safety concerns. The Randox Grand National showpiece event has been shifted forward by 75 minutes with 94 horses entered into the race at this early stage. Corach Rambler, last year’s winner, has been entered into the race [...]
England coach McCullum praises Stokes’ empathetic leadership February 6, 2024 England Test head coach Brendon McCullum has praised Ben Stokes’ “empathetic” leadership after his side lost their second match against India to leave the series drawn. Captain Stokes’ side were beaten by 106 runs in the second Test against India having overcome a 190-run deficit at the half-way point to win the first Test. “There [...]
6 Kings Slam: Djokovic and Nadal sign up as Saudi Arabia launches new tennis event February 6, 2024 The new event will take place for the first time in Riyadh this October.
Investec Champions Cup Barometer: Munster on a crusade to Tottenham February 5, 2024 In the lead up to the 2023-24 Investec Champions Cup Round of 16, City A.M. has put together a barometer in partnership with Investec to assess which teams are hot – and which are not – ahead of April’s knockouts. Team of the week: Munster They’re famed for their Investec Champions Cup performances but two-time [...]
Raducanu wins in Abu Dhabi with Jabeur awaiting the Brit February 5, 2024 Emma Raducanu displayed dominance on Monday evening as she beat Marie Bouzková 6-4 6-1 at the WTA Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. The Brit was forced to wait to take to the court in the United Arab Emirates given the number of matches before hers against her opponent from Czechia. But the 21-year-old 2021 US Open [...]
Williams F1 team and Komatsu agree deal as ‘striking’ car livery unveiled February 5, 2024 The deal brings back a partnership first forged over forty years ago.
Red Bull F1 boss Horner under investigation over inappropriate behaviour claims February 5, 2024 Red Bull’s team principal Christian Horner insists he “completely denies” claims of inappropriate behaviour as his Formula 1 outfit vow to investigate accusations. Red Bull have confirmed that they are investigating an allegation lodged against the team boss by a colleague. The current F1 team champions have hired external personnel to investigate. But Horner has [...]
Stokes backs Bazball project after England lose in India February 5, 2024 England captain Ben Stokes has hailed his Test team’s “mentality” despite their 106-run loss in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The tourists needed 399 in the second innings to take a 2-0 series lead against hosts India but were unable to capitalise with the bat on the day four pitch. But having overcome a 190-run half-way deficit [...]
Niemann vows to prove major worth after winning LIV Golf opener at Mayakoba February 5, 2024 Niemann won a play-off in fading light after a battle between Spanish-speaking stars.
Hamilton move to Ferrari would be the tonic F1 needs February 5, 2024 When we think of the winter transfer deadline day, minds hark back to Philippe Coutinho’s £142m move to Barcelona, Enzo Fernandez’s move to Chelsea and Virgil van Dijk’s shift from Southampton to Liverpool. But this year, on an otherwise quieter deadline day, all of the talk was taken up by F1 rather than football. Because [...]