George Ford back in the England fold after returning from injury February 19, 2023 George Ford has returned to the England Rugby fold with the fly-half being called up to a training squad ahead of this weekend’s fixture against Wales. The Sale Sharks No10 is part of a 36-player squad having played his first Premiership game since last year’s final on Saturday – he hasn’t featured for England since [...]
Are England Test cricket pair Anderson and Broad up there with the best? February 19, 2023 Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish, Laura Kenny and Katie Archibald; there have been some outstanding partnerships in British sport over the years. But do any come close to English Test cricket’s new-ball partnership of James Anderson and Stuart Broad? The duo have a combined age of 76 and are still [...]
Bukayo Saka needs more protection from referees or Arsenal could suffer another Eduardo February 19, 2023 It was in the third minute of first-half stoppage time that Bukayo Saka snapped. The Arsenal winger had been kicked from pillar to post by left-back Alex Moreno for 47 minutes and when Saka was floored by yet another over-zealous challenge, he turned and shoved the tackler, Philippe Coutinho. The reaction was as inevitable as [...]
French Open: 100 days to go until tennis’ next Grand Slam February 18, 2023 It may only be 20 days since the Australian Open concluded but the next Grand Slam, the French Open, gets underway in 100 days. Roland Garros striking clay courts and picturesque Parisian setting makes it one of the most iconic tennis venues in the world. Throw in the history of the tournament and the famous [...]
Celtic Times and Youthful could make a winning Deal February 17, 2023 THERE is no stopping trainer Danny Shum at present. The popular local trainer has visited the winners’ circle seven times already this month and has his stable on fire. Shum sends eight of his team to Sha Tin, with hat-trick-seeking Supreme Lucky his stand out performer in the TVB Wai Yin Association Special Handicap (9.10am) [...]
Second start could be second win for Five G Patch February 17, 2023 HIGHLIGHTING a 10-race card at Sha Tin in Hong Kong on Sunday is the TVB Cup Handicap (8.35am), worth over £300,000 in prize-money and run over 10 furlongs. Heading the weights for this highly competitive contest is the John Size-trained Running Glory, who recently chased home Senor Toba in Group Two company over nine furlongs [...]
Sport schedule: What’s on, what time is it on and which channel? February 17, 2023 Spring is on our doorstep and the sports schedule continues to fill up with exciting fixtures and events. Here’s what to look forward to this weekend in sport. Rugby Union: Gloucester v Harlequins, Friday Premiership rugby returns after a two-week hiatus as Gloucester look to get back to winning ways against Harlequins. The Cherry and [...]
EP: 182 Ascot, Haydock & Hong Kong February 17, 2023 Ascot hosts the feature race of the weekend when they line-up for the Grade 1 Ascot Chase at 3.35pm. Haydock stages the Grand National Trial and Wincanton the Kingwell Hurdle on the same afternoon. Champion trainer Paul Nicholls discusses his chance of landing the Grade 1 prize at Ascot in a GBRacing interview. City AM [...]
February 18th – Punter Podcast Summary February 17, 2023 You can now hear all of City AM racing editor Bill Esdaile’s 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 decade with [...]
A Wigglesworth Leicester Tigers legacy possible, but change needed February 17, 2023 He may only have a matter of months left at Leicester Tigers before he joins the England coaching team, but Richard Wigglesworth has the opportunity to leave a legacy at the club as a coach as well as a player. The Tigers are defending champions but it has been all change in the East Midlands [...]