Who on earth in F1 can challenge Red Bull this weekend in Monza? September 2, 2023 F1 returns to the iconic motorsporting gem that is Monza tomorrow. Synonymous with Ferrari; the iconic banked remains of what was once the pinnacle of track racing have given way to modern features. And Ferrari, too, have faded into history of late, unable to mount a serious charge towards championship contention. Instead it is Red [...]
Boehly’s billion: Cole Palmer signing sees Chelsea hit spending landmark on transfer deadline day September 1, 2023 Cole Palmer’s £40m move from Manchester City takes Chelsea’s lavish spending under Todd Boehly’s ownership group past £1billion in three transfer windows. Chelsea became used to unprecedented transfer outlay under former chairman Roman Abramovich but, if anything, Boehly and Behdad Eghbali’s Clearlake consortium have taken it to new levels. Raheem Sterling was the first signing [...]
EP: 227 Sandown, Beverley & Chester September 1, 2023 Sandown is the venue for two Group 3 races on Saturday with Beverley hosting their annual Beverley Bullet sprint. Chester completes the Saturday afternoon TV racing action. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of this weekend’s racing. Hosted by Chris Barnett. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting [...]
Revealed: The biggest overpayments and best deals of the football transfer window September 1, 2023 Chelsea overpaid by £34m when they made Moises Caicedo the most expensive transfer in Premier League football history, according to independent research. The Blues agreed to pay an initial £100m, rising to a possible £115m, for Caicedo after winning a bidding war with Liverpool for the Brighton midfielder this summer. But Football Benchmark, an industry [...]
England need to channel spirit of 2007 at Rugby World Cup September 1, 2023 England could, realistically, be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup in France by 10pm on 17 September. The car crash that is the national team head across the Channel in the coming days to play Argentina and Japan in their opening two matches. After that they take on Chile and Samoa, but by then [...]
Exclusive: European rugby chiefs in Challenge Cup sponsor talks August 31, 2023 European rugby chiefs are in exploratory discussions with companies over a potential title sponsor for the Challenge Cup, City A.M. can reveal. The relative of the Champions Cup, which on Thursday announced bank Investec as its title sponsor on a five-year deal, the Challenge Cup has not had a sponsor since insurer Amlin partnered the [...]
Hamilton and Russell stick with Mercedes F1 outfit August 31, 2023 Hamilton said: "We dream everyday of being the best."
Gareth Southgate picks Henderson and two uncapped names in England squad August 31, 2023 Gareth Southgate has named Jordan Henderson and the uncapped Eddie Nketiah and Levi Colwill in his England squad for next month’s matches against Ukraine and Scotland. Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips are also in the 26-man party despite not having played this season, but Raheem Sterling’s return to form has not been enough to earn [...]
Extreme E announce plans for off-road hydrogen racing championship August 31, 2023 Extreme E and motorsport’s governing body the FIA have announced plans for the first-ever off-road hydrogen racing world championship. The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations sets out the framework for the pathway towards racing. The series will be named Extreme H, and will be a sister product to the likes of Extreme [...]
Investec hand rugby vote of confidence with Champions Cup sponsorship August 31, 2023 Investec has handed rugby a much-needed vote of confidence by striking a five-year deal to replace Heineken as sponsor of the Champions Cup. Europe and South Africa’s premier club competition has been without a sponsor since the Dutch beer brand, involved since 1995, stepped away from the title association in June. It represents a huge [...]