Norris impresses as Verstappen wins seventh F1 race in a row July 23, 2023 Lando Norris impressed at the Hungary Grand Prix but Max Verstappen’s dominance of this year’s Formula 1 season continued in Budapest. Briton Norris, who drives for McLaren, picked up a second consecutive second place podium yesterday at the Hungaroring on Sunday behind the Dutch championship leader, who picked up a seventh consecutive victory – nine [...]
Bring Commonwealth Games to London, says capital business body July 23, 2023 London is the “ideal city” to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a top business lobby body has said. The £3.5bn, 12-day event was meant to be held in the Australian state of Victoria but premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the region had pulled out after costs tripled. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said London “stands [...]
England’s striking problem: Lionesses must find killer instinct at Women’s World Cup July 23, 2023 Given all the talk about bonus rows and collective bargaining agreements, England fans could have been forgiven for thinking that any problems with striking in the Lionesses’ camp at this Women’s World Cup would relate to industrial action. Instead, however, it is their toothlessness in front of goal that has emerged as a concern, as [...]
England fans cheer as Lionesses beat Haiti July 22, 2023 England football fans cheered on the Lionesses to victory against Haiti as they made a nervy start to their World Cup campaign. The Lionesses, looking for back-to-back success after winning the Euros last year, edged to a 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening Group D match thanks to a Georgia Stanway penalty. Emily Taylor, [...]
Open prize money: How much do golfers get for winning the world’s oldest major? July 22, 2023 Good news for golfers teeing it up at Royal Liverpool this week: Open prize money is up to record levels. For the sixth year in a row, organisers the R&A have increased both the total prize pot and the winner’s payout. In fact, both have more than doubled in a decade since Phil Mickelson lifted [...]
UFC Fight Night figure: London will host card every year July 22, 2023 A senior member of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) management has said London remains in the long-term future for the combat sport going forward. David Shaw, executive vice president, head of international and content, has used an interview with City A.M. to display a vote of confidence in London and its future as a UFC host [...]
Just Stop Oil disrupt Open Championship Golf as Billy Horschel intervenes (but doesn’t go full Jonny Bairstow) July 21, 2023 American golfer Billy Horschel intervened to help remove protesters who invaded the 17th green at Royal Liverpool on the second day of the Open Championship. The 36-year-old escorted a woman wearing a Just Stop Oil T-shirt covered in orange paint off the green of the Hoylake links and into the custody of a police officer. [...]
Women rightly top the bill as Diamond League returns to London July 21, 2023 After a four-year absence, top level track and field will return to the capital this weekend when the London Stadium stages Diamond League athletics. More than a decade after Mo Farah did the double, Usain Bolt the treble and Super Saturday took place at the London 2012 Olympics, Sunday offers a chance for the next [...]
EP: 215 Newbury & Curragh July 21, 2023 Saturday’s flat meeting at Newbury celebrates Wetherbys Super Sprint Day, whilst on the same afternoon in Ireland, the Curragh hosts the Group 1 Irish Oaks where trainer Aidan O’Brien looks to hold a strong hand. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of Saturday’s racing action, alongside host, Chris Barnett. The Punter ‘The [...]
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut: All you need to know and how to watch in the UK July 21, 2023 All you need to know about Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut, from the date and time to the opponents and TV details – plus suggestions that the club could yet make fans wait a little longer. After jetting in to Florida last weekend to confirm his long-awaited signing, Lionel Messi is poised to play his [...]