It’s time to ditch the Monaco Grand Prix from Formula 1 May 26, 2023 It’s that time of year again when the super rich scramble for the best spot in Monaco’s Port Hercule – many of whom aren’t there to watch some of the world’s best Formula 1 drivers, but to simply say they were there. The super yachts line up like sardines in an overpriced tin, paying for [...]
EP: 202 Haydock, Goodwood, York & Hong Kong May 26, 2023 It’s a busy day of racing on Saturday with meetings at Haydock, York and Goodwood in the UK plus there’s the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on the same afternoon. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing action with Wally Pyrah looking at Sunday’s card in Hong Kong. [...]
The Punter Summary Podcast 27 May May 26, 2023 Here’s your chance to hear all of City AM racing editor Bill Esdaile’s best weekend tips in a short summary episode of ‘The Punter Podcast’ alongside Chris Barnett. The full weekend preview is also available on the City AM website. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a [...]
Women’s Super League permutations: Who needs what in title race and relegation fight? May 26, 2023 The curtain falls on English top flight football this weekend, beginning on Saturday when a Women’s Super League title race between Chelsea and Manchester United goes to the wire. Relegation will also be decided on the final day of the season, with Reading hoping to pull off a miracle and send Leicester down instead. And [...]
‘I’m happy to see Sale in Premiership final but Sarries will win title No6’ May 26, 2023 I should preface this column by saying that I am really happy Sale are in the Premiership final this Saturday. It’s not only good for the area but it’s good for rugby to see a new face at the showpiece Twickenham event – one that has not been there since 2006, when I was playing [...]
LaLiga attempts to keep sponsors onside amid Vinicius racism controversy May 25, 2023 Under-fire LaLiga president Javier Tebas has approached sponsors in a bid to prevent them fleeing amid the Vinicius racism crisis engulfing Spanish football. Tebas has been criticised for his handling of racism in the stands and the Real Madrid star’s claim that LaLiga “belongs to racists” after repeated episodes of discrimination. LaLiga’s main sponsor is [...]
Brooks Koepka receives Trump endorsement for LIV Golf DC May 25, 2023 US PGA champion Brooks Koepka has been backed to thrive at the “bomber’s paradise” hosting this week’s LIV Golf League event by none other than President Trump. Koepka heads to Washington DC for the $25m tournament fresh from winning his third US PGA title and fifth major on Sunday at Oak Hill in Rochester, New [...]
Parachute payments uncertainty clouds the future of football’s richest game May 25, 2023 When Luton Town and Coventry City collide in Saturday’s Championship Play-Off Final there will be more than just glory at stake; both teams stand to make a minimum of £170m if they achieve promotion to the Premier League. It is a prize that has earned the traditional end-of-season fixture the tag of football’s richest game. [...]
Rugby World Cup Barometer: Australia must pick Skelton May 25, 2023 | Sponsored In the lead up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, City A.M. has put together a barometer in partnership with City Index to assess whose form is hot – and whose is not – in the race to be part of the tournament in France later this year. Player of the week: Will Skelton In [...]
Tottenham Hotspur SNUBBED by manager of Feyenoord May 25, 2023 Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur have been snubbed by the manager of Feyenoord as the club look to find a new permanent boss. Spurs sacked Antonio Conte in March and have since replaced the Italian with two interim managers – Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason. The north London club are on the lookout and have [...]