Copper Box to host GB Basketball fixtures ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics May 21, 2024 Great Britain will host a pair of basketball internationals in July as the sport prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the summer. The GB Basketball men’s team will take on South Sudan on Thursday 18 July at the Copper Box while the women will take on Germany on Sunday 21 July. The Olympics will [...]
London Lions: ‘Do-or-die’ EuroCup semi-final has crowds flocking to Copper Box March 29, 2024 Over 7,000 fans are expected to cram into the Copper Box tonight as London Lions take on Paris in the EuroCup semi-finals. The British Basketball League side come into this second leg of three with a deficit but know they’re on the cusp of an incredible achievement against competition favourites Paris. “I’ve already forgotten about [...]
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 City A.M. columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
The top sports events to watch in London in 2024 January 3, 2024 The coming 12 months will see London at the heart of a number of iconic sports events. From sport which returns annually to European finals that the city has bid for, here are 15 of the top events to put in your calendar for 2024. Men’s and Women’s Guinness Six Nations 10 February, 9, March, [...]
The Notebook: Sport can be a key growth market for London in 2024 but only if we back evolution and ambition December 19, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, Matt Hardy, City A.M.’s deputy sports editor, takes the pen. Sport can be key to 2024 London growth Sport is worth tens of billions to our capital. Whether that be through the Premier League’s London derbies, world class stadia at our [...]
Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic tickets: When do extra seats go on sale? November 23, 2023 Want to grab a late ticket for Paris 2024? Here's how.
These are the sports that Gen Z is choosing over rugby and cricket, says EY November 9, 2023 The EY Sports Engagement Index canvassed more than 4,000 UK adults.
Exclusive: London Lions Women back 777 Partners ahead of European tie September 19, 2023 London Lions Women’s general manager Vanja Cernivec has thrown support behind franchise owners 777 Partners after the investment firm’s takeover bid for Everton sparked a series of questions about their background. The American outfit has faced accusations about its recent and historic conduct, including their commitment to the London Lions and their ability to pass [...]
London Lions complete BBL and WBBL double double at O2 Arena May 14, 2023 The London Lions completed the domestic basketball double double after both the men’s and women’s teams beat the Leicester Riders in the play-off finals at the O2 Arena. The women backed up their 95-42 Cup victory with a 57-41 win over the Riders in the opening match of the play-off Sunday in South London, which [...]
Basketball: How BBL finals show there’s appetite for Britain’s ‘NBA’ May 11, 2023 Tickets are sold out and have long been difficult to find but on Sunday the hottest event in British basketball takes place at the O2. The iconic venue is set to host the men’s and women’s finals of the British Basketball League (BBL), where the London Lions will be looking to become the first side [...]