‘Very embarrassing’: Tottenham captain admits shame after Newcastle rout April 23, 2023 Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris accused his team-mates of lacking pride after their Champions League hopes suffered a major setback in a 6-1 defeat at Newcastle United. Spurs shipped five in a wretched opening 21 minutes that saw Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy score twice and Joelinton hit another. Harry Kane pulled one back for the [...]
Talor Gooch and 4Aces triumph in Adelaide as LIV Golf debuts in Australia April 23, 2023 Talor Gooch admitted his relief after almost blowing a 10-shot overnight lead on the way to a first individual LIV Golf League victory in Adelaide on Sunday. Gooch, who carved out a huge advantage with back-to-back rounds of 62, saw his lead cut to just two shots by two bogeys and a double in the [...]
Kelvin Kiptum breaks London Marathon record as Mo Farah bows out April 23, 2023 Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum smashed the course record to win the elite men’s race at the London Marathon as Mo Farah bowed out of the 26-mile distance. Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion Sifan Hassan also provided fireworks in the women’s elite race, the Dutchwoman overscoming cramp to win in her first ever marathon. Kiptum’s time of [...]
Three charts that show the chasm between Manchester United and Brighton’s spending April 22, 2023 Manchester United’s vast financial advantage over Brighton is illustrated by analysis of both clubs’ spending over the last decade as they prepare to meet in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final. When Manchester United last met Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley Stadium in the 1983 FA Cup final replay, it was already a financial mismatch. Although [...]
Wimbledon’s 38-court expansion delayed AGAIN ahead of Championships April 21, 2023 Wimbledon’s 38-court expansion plan has been delayed yet again after the latest planning meeting was postponed. The proposed expansion would see the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) – which at present is around 40 acres – nearly triple in size to over 110 acres using land from the nearby Wimbledon Park Golf Club. It [...]
Exclusive: England U20 boss Alan Dickens set for Leicester Tigers attack role April 21, 2023 Current England Under-20 head coach Alan Dickens is set to be named Leicester Tigers attack coach, City A.M. understands. The former Sale Sharks, Leeds, Saracens and Northampton Saints player will head to Mattioli Woods Welford Road this summer as a key part of new head coach Dan McKellar’s team. Dickens led England’s U20 side to [...]
EP: 197 Ayr, Newbury & Hong Kong April 21, 2023 The Scottish Grand National at Ayr is the feature race this weekend where they also stage the Scottish Champion Hurdle, whilst Newbury host a trio of Group 3 flat races on Saturday alongside the always competitive Spring Cup Handicap. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s racing action with Wally [...]
The Punter Summary Podcast 22 April April 21, 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 [...]
Sword set to Point punters towards All the Riches April 21, 2023 JUST how much more improvement can come from Ricky Yiu’s talented all-weather specialist, Adefill, who goes for a four-timer in the Kowloon Cricket Club Centenary Cup Handicap (8.35am), over six furlongs? Karis Teetan’s mount has become a firm favourite with racegoers, with his never-say-die attitude a big reason for his recent winning sequence. The handicapper [...]
Lyle Hewitson brings punters one for The Multiplier April 21, 2023 SHA TIN in Hong Kong this Sunday hosts another interesting and competitive 10-race programme, with a mixture of four races on the all-weather surface and six on turf. With the odd exception, it hasn’t been easy for bettors in the last six weeks or so, with plenty of surprise results and numerous short-priced favourites not [...]