Why Fifa’s crackdown on football agents’ fees could spark a stampede to do deals January 8, 2023 Tougher rules for football agents come into force from Monday as part of a Fifa crackdown that will see agents’ fees capped at three per cent of a player’s salary. Some of the world governing body’s new regulations take effect immediately, such as a mandatory licensing system for all agents, while others, such as the [...]
Karl Dickson’s Owen Farrell oversight shows rugby referees MUST get big calls right January 8, 2023 Let’s be clear, no game of rugby is ever decided by a singular refereeing decision; there are ample opportunities within a match to convert chances and clinch a victory. But sometimes a game is overshadowed by a single refereeing decision, one which could have ramifications for a number of individuals and groups – and that’s [...]
FA Cup: The fourth round draw and the dates for the ties January 8, 2023 Manchester City could host Arsenal in the fourth round of the FA Cup after the draw was made on Sunday afternoon. The winners of this afternoon’s tie between Pep Guardiola’s men and Graham Potter’s outfit will host the winners of Monday’s tie between Premier League leaders Arsenal and League One Oxford United. Elsewhere in the [...]
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open a week before first round January 8, 2023 Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from next week’s Australian Open. The 25-year-old did not give a reason for her surprise withdrawal but has not featured on the WTA singles circuit since September. The Japanese star won the Grand Slam in Melbourne in 2019 and 2021 but has since slipped in the world [...]
Djokovic wins in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open January 8, 2023 Novak Djokovic survived a match point scare to beat Sebastian Korda and win the Adelaide International ahead of next week’s Australian Open. The Serbian former world No1 beat the American 6-7 (8-10) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in South Australia to extend his winning run to 34 matches in Australia and secure his first title in the [...]
Sports on the TV? The action you must watch this weekend January 6, 2023 This weekend sees a break in the Premier League but that doesn’t mean the sports grind to a complete halt across the coming days. Here are City A.M.’s pick of five events to watch over the coming days to stay across the sporting landscape. Football: FA Cup, Friday to Monday, ITV and BBC The third [...]
Dragon and Sinba to take Mighty Strides at Sha Tin January 6, 2023 IT’S UNUSUAL for popular trainer Danny Shum to be so bullish about the future prospects of one of his stable gallopers, so it could pay to respect NORDIC DRAGON, who lines-up in an attempt to complete a hat-trick in the Tsz Wan Shan Handicap (9.10am) over seven furlongs. Shum believes he has a potential future [...]
Fownes to launch surprise attack with Viva Chaleur January 6, 2023 HORSE racing enthusiasts need to set their alarm clock early on Sunday morning, when Sha Tin hosts an exciting and potentially informative 11-race programme. The feature race on the card, the Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy Handicap (8.35am) over the straight five furlongs, includes the some of the fastest local horses in training. With the [...]
EP: 176 Sandown, Wincanton & Hong Kong January 6, 2023 The 2 mile Grade 1 Tolworth Hurdle is the feature race at Sandown on Saturday with more jumps action staged in the south-west of the country at Wincanton. In form trainer Charlie Longsdon joins us as our special guest discussing the exciting Rare Edition and Snow Leopardess who runs in the Veterans’ Chase at Sandown. [...]
January 7th – Punter Podcast Summary January 6, 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 [...]