Epsom Derby moved to avoid clash with Manchester derby FA Cup final April 26, 2023 Horse racing’s iconic Epsom Derby flat race will start earlier than originally scheduled to avoid a clash with the FA Cup final. Both events will take place on Saturday 3 June with the Derby being run at 1:30pm followed by the FA Cup at 3pm. The FA Cup final had been set to kick off around [...]
Grand National protests: More than 60 animal rights activists in custody April 17, 2023 More than 60 animal rights activists are in custody after a large number of protesters attempted to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National, Merseyside Police said. Officers arrested 118 people on Saturday after scores of activists climbed fences, with at least two fixing themselves to a jump [...]
British Horseracing Authority: Grand National protestors ‘reckless’ April 16, 2023 The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has “robustly condemned the reckless and potentially harmful actions” of the protestors who disrupted the Grand National. Shortly before the major jump race at Aintree on Saturday, won by favourite Corach Rambler, a number of activists invaded the track and attempted to glue themselves to fences. Over 110 protesters, many [...]
What sport is on the TV this weekend? March 24, 2023 This weekend in sport sees cricket, rugby, football, golf and horse racing grace our screens. Here’s what you need to watch. Cricket: Women’s premier League eliminator – Friday The inaugural Women’s Premier League, the sibling of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket has been a smash hit on the subcontinent with thousands turning out to [...]
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 [...]
British horse racing chiefs U-turn over “disaster” whip rules January 4, 2023 British horse racing chiefs have been forced into a U-turn over proposed changes to whipping rules after criticism from jockeys. The British Horseracing Authority were set to change a number of rules in relation to jockeys whipping horses, restricting riders to only backhand whipping with harsher punishments for rule breaches. Riders challenged the potential changes, [...]
2023 sport schedule: What is there to look forward to? January 1, 2023 The year has hardly begun but the sport is coming thick and fast. Rugby, football and cricket all have World Cups while other sports continue to build on the foundations laid after the Covid-19 pandemic. Take a look at the City A.M. sports schedule for 2023. January Darts (3rd): A new Darts World Championships winner [...]
A year in sport: The big moments from 2022’s sporting calendar December 25, 2022 It’s been a monumental year for sport both on British shores and further afield. Take a look at some of the year’s biggest moments ahead of another year of exhilarating action. January Cricket: Ashes series concludes with 4-0 defeat for England. The result would extend England’s winless run in Australia to 15 matches and mark [...]
Christmas schedule 2022: What’s on the TV for sports fans? December 22, 2022 If the Christmas drinks are already starting to run out and you’re beginning to scroll through the TV guide to see what’s worth watching, have a read of our Christmas sporting schedule to get yourself in the mood for a stellar week of action. 23 December Rugby: London Irish and Saracens clash in the London [...]
Filly your boots: The big horse racing moments of the year December 21, 2022 The year has been full of brilliant horse racing, sprinting and controversy. City A.M. take a look at the key runners, riders and winners of the calendar year. Jumps at home With recent news that the glorious Cheltenham Festival will remain a four-day event, it’s worth starting in the Regency Town. The Friday is known [...]