City A.M. Unregulated Rio 50 special: Rio 2016 Olympics and sponsorship – which athletes are pulling in the big bucks? August 4, 2016 In a special edition of the Unregulated podcast, Emma Haslett and Frank Dalleres analyse City A.M.'s Rio 50 list of the most marketable athletes at the Rio Olympics and Paralympics. Jon Izzard, of sports sponsorship specialists Synergy, explains why brands want to work with athletes, who will earn the most from the Games… and why there are no Russians [...]
UK Anti-Doping lift Tyson Fury ban after confirming doping charge August 3, 2016 World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will face an independent hearing over a UK Anti-Doping charge alleging the presence of a banned substance within a urine sample. UK Anti-Doping have confirmed that Fury had been provisionally banned in June, although the suspension was to be lifted pending a hearing in front of the National Anti-Doping panel. The [...]
Pakistan have the edge but should be very wary of gritty England and their new ball August 3, 2016 The pendulum is swinging Pakistan’s way. The tourists have the edge after day one of the third Investec Test at Edgbaston but the clash is well set. If England bowl well with the new ball tomorrow morning it will be very hard work for the tourists. There is no doubt, however, that Pakistan will be the [...]
England refuse to hit the panic button despite being skittled out for 297 as Pakistan draw first blood in third Investec Test August 3, 2016 Defiant top-scorer Gary Ballance refused to be downbeat despite England being dismissed for 297 on the opening day of the third Investec Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Ballance chalked up a resolute 70 while sharing half-century stands with Moeen Ali, who notched 63, and James Vince after England were invited to bat in seamer-friendly conditions. [...]
Andy Murray to carry flag for Great Britain at Rio Olympic opening ceremony August 3, 2016 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has revealed his pride at being selected to be Team GB’s flagbearer for Friday’s opening ceremony at the Rio 2016 Olympics. Murray, who won gold in the men’s singles at London 2012, is the first tennis player to enjoy the honour and was picked ahead of veteran long-distance runner Jo Pavey and [...]
Manchester City sign “one of the most exciting young prospects in world football” to push Pep Guardiola’s spending towards £100m mark August 3, 2016 Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain insists the two-time Premier League champions have signed one of the world’s principal talents after concluding the £27m capture of teenage forward Gabriel Jesus. The 19-year-old, who has scored 19 goals in 30 appearances for Brazilian outfit Palmeiras this season, will make the move to City in January [...]
Slaven Bilic confident of welcoming Olympic Stadium era with victory, while providing updates on Manuel Lanzini injury and transfers August 3, 2016 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is convinced his side will mark their Olympic Stadium debut by overturning a Europa League third qualifying round deficit against minnows NK Domzale on Thursday. The Hammers succumbed 2-1 in last week’s first leg in Slovenia although a successfully converted penalty from skipper Mark Noble means West Ham’s task is [...]
The Rio 50: Usain Bolt pips Neymar to most marketable sportsperson at 2016 Olympics and Paralympics accolade August 3, 2016 He is used to sweeping all before him on the track, and now Usain Bolt has another title under his belt – No1 on City A.M.’s Rio 50: the most marketable athletes at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Bolt, who is aiming to complete a unique triple hat-trick of sprint gold medals in Brazil [...]
Two Champions League winning managers, a wealth of ambitious foreign owners and exciting England prospects – whether you support Leeds or Newcastle, the Championship can be relied on for entertainment August 3, 2016 Tomorrow a football competition starts in London featuring ambitious and enigmatic billionaire owners from across the globe, a cosmopolitan array of managers — including two Champions League winners — and some of the most exciting young players in England. But this isn't the Premier League. It is, of course, the Championship. English football’s second tier [...]
From an Aston Villa troublemaker to a Newcastle forward and a Chelsea loanee – here’s five players to look out for in the Championship this season August 3, 2016 The Championship. A league full of 30+ cloggers and clumpers adept at the dark arts and averse to pretty passing football, right? Not quite. English football's second tier certainly still boasts those of the agricultural persuasion, but there are just as many players who will have you scratching your head and wondering why no Premier League club [...]