Alcaraz breezes through to last eight in US Open title defence September 4, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz’s attempt to defend the US Open title he won last year goes on as he beat Italian Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets at Flushing Meadows. The 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory in New York sends the Spaniard into the quarter-finals, and banks him a minimum cheque of $455,000 (£360,000) depending on his further progress. [...]
Exclusive: Women’s rugby set for invitational Champions Cup final September 4, 2023 This year’s Champions Cup rugby finals weekend is set to include an invitational women’s fixture for the first time as European chiefs look to take advantage of the growth in the game, City A.M. can reveal. Gloucester-Hartpury, champions of England, and Stade Bordelais, champions of France, could play each other under plans proposed by European [...]
Ryder Cup: Team Europe named with Aberg set for debut in Rome September 4, 2023 Ludvig Aberg has been named in Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup side as Team Europe get set to try and win the iconic golfing tournament later this month. Aberg won the European Masters on Sunday having tuned professional just a matter of months ago. Tommy Fleetwood, Nicolai Hojgaard, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose and Sepp Straka join [...]
Huge US Open shock as Swiatek dumped out September 4, 2023 Flushing Meadows felt tremors last night as world No1 and favourite for the US Open Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Grand Slam. Jelena Ostapenko toppled the Polish No1 seed 3-6 6-3 6-1 in one of the biggest tennis shocks of the year. “I’m surprised that my level changed so drastically,” said 22-year-old Swiatek. [...]
Frank Smith, Matchroom Boxing CEO, interview: ‘I’m living the dream’ September 4, 2023 Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith on rising the ranks from Leyton Orient mascot to running the world-leading promotion.
The Premier League £2.36bn club: £228m worth of signings score at weekend September 4, 2023 Summer signings with a value of £228m scored goals at the weekend as the Premier League returned for the first round of games since the transfer window closed on 1 September. Declan Rice (£105m), Dominik Szoboszlai (£60m) and James Maddison (£40m) were among the five goal scorers who had changed clubs this summer. The 20 [...]
Premier League: Home wins for Palace, Liverpool and Arsenal September 3, 2023 Sunday’s Premier League action saw two late goals for a victorious Arsenal, a dominant display from Liverpool and a win for Crystal Palace. Here’s what happened. Arsenal 3-1 Manchester United Marcus Rashford put the visitors ahead in the 27th minute of their Premier League tie after being released by Christian Eriksen after Kai Havertz lost [...]
England lose to New Zealand in third T20 as decider awaits September 3, 2023 England’s dominant start to their T20 series with New Zealand hit an obstacle today as the Black Caps batted first and eased to a 74-run victory. It looked like a good toss to win at Edgbaston as England aimed to seal the four-match series with a game to spare on Sunday. The Black Caps won [...]
Exclusive: Middle East and United States bid to host Champions Cup final September 3, 2023 European rugby chiefs are considering bids which would see the Champions Cup final staged in the Middle East or the United States, City A.M. can reveal. The finals weekend of the world’s premier club rugby competition, the Champions Cup, and its sister competition the Challenge Cup have traditionally housed themselves in core rugby regions. But [...]
Aberg gets first pro golf win as Fitzpatrick earns Ryder Cup spot September 3, 2023 Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg won his first ever professional tournament at the European Masters in Switzerland as Brit Matt Fitzpatrick tied for third to earn him an automatic qualification spot for this month’s Ryder Cup. Aberg finished on 19-under-par with compatriot Alexander Bjork second on 17 under. Fitzpatrick and playing partner Connor Syme tied for third [...]