Verstappen: We can win every Formula 1 race this season June 1, 2023 Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has said his Red Bull team can win every race on the calendar in 2023. He and his teammate Sergio Perez, between them, are yet to slip up in 2023 ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen said: “How it looks at the moment, I think we can [...]
Recovering Raducanu ditches fifth coach in less than two years June 1, 2023 British No1 Emma Raducanu has ditched her latest coach after less than six months with the former US Open still recovering from surgery. The 20-year-old’s split with Sebastian Sachs is her fifth coaching breakup inside two years. “I have really enjoyed Seb’s coaching and working with him, it’s unfortunate that circumstances made it unfeasible for [...]
Rugby World Cup Barometer: England captain Farrell cements spot June 1, 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 Talismanic players shine [...]
Just Stop Oil BLOCK England cricket team from reaching Lord’s and say: “oil and gas have had a good innings” June 1, 2023 Protestor group Just Stop Oil have this morning blocked a road which has disrupted the England cricket team’s journey to Lord’s. Ben Stokes and his men are set to face Ireland this morning on the first day of their pre-Ashes Test. But batter Jonny Bairstow – who is back in the side having sustained a [...]
Chris Tremlett: England must find Ashes spot for glovesman Foakes June 1, 2023 There is always a sense of excitement when the Ashes rolls around; it is cricket’s biggest rivalry and it transcends the sport. And after England’s hugely disappointing 4-0 away loss in the last edition of the series, the hosts this time around, under new stewardship, go in as my slight favourites. Australia still possess the [...]
EP: 203 Epsom Oaks Day June 1, 2023 The first day of the Epsom Derby meeting gets underway on Friday with the fillies taking centre stage in the Betfred Oaks over the famous mile and a half trip. We are joined by Irish maestro trainer Aidan O’Brien who runs his impressive Chester winner Savethelastdance in this year’s renewal. City AM Racing editor Bill [...]
Norrie booed but into French Open third round May 31, 2023 British No1 Cameron Norrie ignored a booing Parisian crowd to breeze past Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-1 6-3 6-3 at Roland Garros yesterday. Having taken five sets to beat another home hope, Benoit Paire, in the opening round, Norrie made much easier work of his second round opponent. The Briton faced boos after his win on [...]
London Irish handed last chance at Premiership survival May 31, 2023 London Irish have been given a one-week extension by the Rugby Football Union in a surprise move which could keep the Premiership outfit afloat. Under threat of being kicked out of the English top flight, the club – who finished fifth in the Premiership this season – have been afforded seven more days to prove [...]
Ben Stokes says he will play in Ashes ‘unless I can’t walk’ May 31, 2023 England captain Ben Stokes has insisted that the only reason he’d miss one of the five upcoming Ashes Tests is if he cannot walk. The 31-year-old has been suffering from a well-known recurring injury in his knee and was a participant in the Chennai Super Kings’ successful Indian Premier League campaign just twice. “I’ve given [...]
England 2023 Women’s World Cup squad: Beth Mead out, Beth England in May 31, 2023 Euro 2022 top scorer Beth Mead has been left out of England’s squad for the Women’s World Cup after losing her race to be fit for this year’s tournament. Mead joins Lionesses captain Leah Williamson and forward Fran Kirby in missing the competition in Australia and New Zealand because of long-term injury. Defenders Millie Bright [...]