Azeem Rafiq launches anti-racism campaign following Yorkshire report fallout November 15, 2021 Azeem Rafiq has launched the first British Pakistani led anti-racism campaign in response to the ongoing fallout surrounding his allegations of racism against employees at Yorkshire Cricket Club. The former Yorks bowler said in a caption to a twitter video: “Run Racism Out!” “All change begins with the little steps and we hope our voice [...]
Three takeaways: Hamilton victorious in the Brazilian Grand Prix November 15, 2021 If yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix showed anything, it was that this title race really could come down to the final corner of the final race. A great start by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen gave him an early lead before a memorable Lewis Hamilton show handed the Mercedes driver victory, and cut the points deficit to [...]
Premier League on the verge of £1.5bn US TV deal November 15, 2021 The Premier League is closing in on the sale of its US television rights for a record $2bn (£1.5bn).
Squash Classic in full flow as director Garner aims for lasting legacy November 15, 2021 Penned into a glass box, four see-through walls surrounding you and a live audience on three sides. To many people, that would be the stuff of nightmares. But for the world’s best squash players, it’s one of the crown jewels of the year. Now into its 18th edition, the Canary Wharf Classic has grown from [...]
Conor Gallagher called up to Southgate’s England squad November 14, 2021 Conor Gallagher has been called up to the England squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier against San Marino. The midfielder is currently on loan from Chelsea with Crystal Palace and has been on England manager Gareth Southgate’s radar since his loan spell at Charlton in 2019. Gallagher “impressed” Southgate The 23-year-old has made 10 [...]
‘F*** them all’: Lewis Hamilton delivers supreme recovery drive from last to fifth at Brazilian Grand Prix November 14, 2021 Lewis Hamilton declared his fading bid to win a record eighth championship is “not over yet” as he delivered a supreme recovery drive from last to fifth in Saturday’s sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton’s title tilt was dealt a major setback after he was excluded from Friday’s qualifying and thrown from first [...]
Lewis Hamilton’s championship dreams hanging by a thread as he risks being disqualified November 13, 2021 Lewis Hamilton’s championship dreams are hanging by a thread as he was facing the prospect of being thrown to the back of the grid for Saturday’s sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Two hours and 15 minutes after qualifying fastest at Interlagos, Hamilton’s Mercedes team were summoned to see the stewards following an alleged [...]
Chair of Essex County Cricket Club steps down after historic allegations of racism come to light November 12, 2021 John Faragher has resigned from his role as Essex chair with immediate effect following a historic allegation of racist language used by him at a board meeting in 2017. Faragher stepped down after a meeting on Thursday and while he strongly denies the incident, the club are intent on reviewing why it was not fully [...]
EP: 97 Cheltenham November Meeting & Hong Kong November 12, 2021 Cheltenham stages their three-day November meeting starting on Friday with a host of high class racing to look forward to. Trainer Tom Lacey runs a couple of his horses at the magnificent Cotswolds track this weekend and he joins us as our special guest. City A.M. racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best of the [...]
Ollie Phillips: Marcus Smith ready to start against Australia November 12, 2021 He is a mercurial talent who was destined to be in an England jersey and tomorrow against Australia Marcus Smith will get his first taste of top-level international rugby. Smith’s previous two England starts have come in under-strength sides who played the USA and Canada during the summer. This weekend he will wear No10 against [...]