By: Joe Hall

I'm a sports and sports business journalist with City A.M. Follow me for coverage of the industry behind sports and the money made by top athletes. I've provided expert commentary on sports business for both TV and radio, including the BBC World Service. My email is always open to tips and story ideas: joe.hall@cityam.com

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This chart shows how much Brendan Rodgers has spent on transfers compared to Rafael Benitez, Kenny Dalglish, Roy Hodgson and Gerard Houllier

June 26, 2015

After signing Roberto Firmino for £36m, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has now spent over £275m on transfers in his three seasons at Anfield. The Brazilian forward is Rodgers' 27th signing and biggest purchase to date, costing slightly less than club record transfer Andy Caroll, according to reports. With Southampton's highly-rated Nathaniel Clyne thought to be [...]
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June 26, 2015

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Formula E: Everything you need to know about this weekend’s London race

June 26, 2015

This weekend in London, Formula E – the world’s first fully electric car championship – brings top-class racing back to the capital for the first time in more than 40 years. The London ePrix is being staged at Battersea Park over two days, with qualifying and the season’s penultimate race on Saturday and the [...]
ITV continues buying spree with £55m acquisition of Educating Yorkshire producer Twofour

June 24, 2015

ITV has bought Boom Supervisory Limited, the holding group of production company Twofour for £55m, as part of its ongoing strategy to build its original content business. Read more: ITV buys Poldark producer Mammoth Screen to bolster original drama assets Plymouth-based Twofour has produced a number of hit shows for Channel 4 including Educating Yorkshire, The Jump [...]
Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng joins Jay Z’s sports management firm Roc Nation Sports

June 23, 2015

Jay Z's sports management company, Roc Nation Sports, has made Jerome Boateng the first footballer on its expanding roster. Read more: Tidal wave as Jay Z's debut album disappears from Spotify The Bayern Munich defender joins a host of top-level athletes including world championship-winning boxers Andre Ward and Miguel Cotto, NBA stars such as Kevin Durant [...]
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino could face Football League ban following tax evasion fine

June 23, 2015

The future ownership of Leeds United has been pulled into further doubt after owner Massimo Cellino was fined for tax evasion by an Italian court. Read more: Can these Leeds United fans save English football's sleeping giant? Cellino was fined €40,000 (£28,398) for evading paying €16,000 tax on an imported Land Rover from the US according to [...]
US Open: Victorious Jordan Spieth takes earnings past $15m and sends Under Armour share price soaring

June 23, 2015

Under Armour's share price enjoyed a two per cent lift yesterday after sponsored golfer Jordan Spieth secured his second major of the year. Read more: Jordan Spieth's sponsor Under Armour was the other winner at the 2015 Masters The prodigious 21-year-old, who became the youngest player to win the US Open on Sunday, is just six [...]
The future of the Top Gear brand lies in its content not the presenters

June 19, 2015

Even after the removal of Jeremy Clarkson, it was obvious that the BBC were not going to let go of the Top Gear brand altogether. Not only is it one of the most-watched programmes in the world, with an estimated global audience of more than 350m, it is the corporation’s most lucrative money spinner [...]
Nasdaq rises to record high on Fed interest rate hint

June 18, 2015

The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Thursday, rising 68 points to 5,132.95. Read more: Nasdaq hits a record high as US stocks rise The 1.3 per cent rise was triggered by encouraging economic data released by the Federal Reserve yesterday which indicated interest rates could be raised for the first time since 2008 later [...]
Ukip’s Suzanne Evans facing sack over “divisive” Nigel Farage comments

June 18, 2015

Ukip deputy chairman Suzanne Evans is facing the sack after criticising leader Nigel Farage on the BBC. Read more: Suzanne Evans quits Ukip policy role as "purge of the plotters" continues An internal party email released by the BBC titled "Suzanne Evans" appears to issue a directive for all officials to cut off contact with [...]

Lewis Moody seeking sponsors for 500-mile ride in aid of MND

Lewis Moody seeking sponsors for 500-mile ride in aid of MND

Inside the Wetherpoons pub with great Tower of London views

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