Sam Torrance: Fitzpatrick is pick of English hopes in world class Scottish Open field July 6, 2022 City A.M.’s resident golf columnist Sam Torrance previews this week’s Scottish Open The week before the Open Championship is always a very prestigious one for Europe as America’s finest head across the pond to tune up for the major, but this year it is extra special. The Scottish Open, which is taking place at the [...]
New drama Tigers takes a microscope to the beautiful game July 6, 2022 As documentaries like Broke and Last Chance U have illustrated, modern sport is a money machine that can chew up youngsters hoping to change their lives. While US sports have been well covered in this respect, new drama Tigers takes that microscope to The Beautiful Game. The film is a dramatisation of the real story [...]
Root and Bairstow shone but England Test team will eventually be challenged July 6, 2022 What unfolded in the sun at Edgbaston yesterday will go down in cricketing history as England completed a record run chase of 378 to topple India and scrape a five-match series draw. The result amounts to the pinnacle of a Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era in its infancy but sets out exactly how this Test side [...]
Moreira trying to remain One Step Ahead of Purton July 5, 2022 PUNTERS face a dilemma when racing gets under way with a nine-race programme at Happy Valley today. Hong Kong racing normally takes place on a good or fast surface, but that has all changed in the past month. The monsoon season seems to have arrived early in the territory, with tropical cyclones, thunderstorms and heavy [...]
Intelligent rider Chadwick can add to his fine seasonal tally July 5, 2022 IT’S GREAT to see talented local jockey Matthew Chadwick back in the limelight in Hong Kong. The former champion apprentice will always be known for his association with legendary grey and two-time Group One winner California Memory, but in recent times it hasn’t been plain sailing for him. The 31-year-old has suffered numerous injuries over [...]
Social media blows up after Premier League footballer accused of rape is re-arrested as second victim emerges July 5, 2022 The internet’s social media platforms are in overdrive this afternoon as thousands of Brits are searching the web to find out the name of the Premier League footballer who was arrested for rape and was re-arrested as two more women are reportedly making similar claims. The Premier League footballer was reportedly been arrested in north [...]
Land of hope and glory? England and what would count as success at Women’s Euro 2022 July 5, 2022 The 140ft projection of England captain Leah Williamson beamed onto Tower Bridge this week was a reminder that Women’s Euro 2022 is here and hopes, like the image itself, are high. Ticket sales have already broken records and the hosts, who open the tournament against Austria in Manchester on Wednesday night, are among the favourites [...]
All you need to do know about Women’s Euro 2022: Who England are playing and how to watch July 5, 2022 England is hosting Women’s Euro 2022 this month – and the home team are one of the favourites to win the tournament. Here is all you need to know about the Women’s European Championship. When is Women’s Euro 2022 happening? The tournament begins tomorrow, when England play Austria in Manchester, and is due to conclude [...]
EP: 144 Saving Horses In Ukraine July 5, 2022 In this special episode, we speak to Newmarket trainer Gay Kelleway who, along with many other brave volunteers, are travelling to Europe with much needed supplies helping to save horses who have been left behind due to the war in Ukraine. Hosted by Chris Barnett. Donations for this inspirational project can be made to the official [...]
European golf chiefs disappointed as LIV stars including Poulter win Scottish Open ban appeal July 5, 2022 European golf chief Keith Pelley says he is “disappointed” after attempts to ban players who have joined the rival LIV Golf series from this week’s Scottish Open were thwarted. English Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter, who is among the stars to have signed up to the new big-money, Saudi-backed circuit, and 15 other players won [...]