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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London mayor Boris Johnson told black cab driver to “f*** off and die”

June 17, 2015

London mayor Boris Johnson has been filmed telling a London black cab driver to "f*** off and die" before adding "and not in that order". The Tory MP was cycling home when he became involved with the cabbie who appears to gesticulate at him and say "you're one of them mate" in footage obtained by [...]
Grexit: Greek central bank warns of “uncontrollable crisis” if negotiations fail

June 17, 2015

The Bank of Greece has warned its government of an "uncontrollable crisis" if it fails to reach an agreement with creditors by the end of the week. Greece's central bank says such a scenario would kick-off a "painful" course of events that could lead to the country's exit from the European Union, and urged the [...]
JPMorgan Chase vice chairman Jimmy Lee dies

June 17, 2015

JPMorgan vice chairman Jimmy Lee has unexpectedly died, the company announced in a statement. Lee, a veteran banker involved in the industry for over 40 years, had led the company's investment banking arm and had recently worked on the record-breaking Alibaba IPO. Read more: JP Morgan’s lead over broking rivals increases In a statement chief executive [...]
Fed fuels interest rate hike on “moderate” growth in US economy

June 17, 2015

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged at a historic low of 0 to 0.25 per cent, but offered hope of an increase in short-term interest rates with positive statements about the US economy. Read more: Why it’s not time to dump US equities – a Fed interest rate hike won’t drag down stocks The [...]
Chelsea and Manchester City asked to assist in Neymar fraud case

June 17, 2015

A Spanish high court has allowed a fraud case to be brought against Barcelona star Neymar and asked Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to assist in the inquiry. Brazilian investment firm DIS, which owned 40 per cent of the Neymar's transfer rights prior to his Barcelona move, filed a complaint which accuses [...]
Fifa crisis: Swiss banks told authorities of “suspicious” activity connected to Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 World Cup bidding

June 17, 2015

The heat has intensified on the future Russia and Qatar World Cups after Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber revealed he had evidence of over 50 "suspicious" banking relations connected to Fifa. Lauber, the head of the Swiss investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, declared he was not afraid if [...]
James Murdoch confirmed as new 21st Century Fox chief exec

June 16, 2015

James Murdoch will succeed his father Rupert as chief executive officer of 21st Century Fox, the company confirmed on Tuesday. Company founder Rupert Murdoch will hand over duties on July 1 when he will become executive co-chairman alongside elder son Lachlan. Read more: Rupert Murdoch steps down – here's every company he owns In a statement [...]
Top Gear: BBC picks Chris Evans to replace Jeremy Clarkson as presenter

June 16, 2015

The BBC has chosen Chris Evans to replace Jeremy Clarkson as presenter of its flagship car show Top Gear. Evans, who has fronted shows such as The Big Breakfast and The One Show, has signed a three-year contract with the broadcaster to lead a new Top Gear line-up. Read more: Chris Evans is making a [...]
EU referendum bill: 27 Tories rebel as David Cameron beats “purdah” amendment

June 16, 2015

David Cameron has won his first significant battle with the Eurosceptic arm of his party – and he has Labour to thank after a "purdah" amendment to the EU referendum bill was defeated in the Commons Although 27 Tories rebelled against their Prime Minister, Labour abstained from the vote meaning Bill Cash's rebel amendment was [...]
Donald Trump in quotes: The 2016 US presidency candidate’s most controversial opinions and tweets

June 16, 2015

Donald Trump announced his intention to run for president of the United States in typical style – in the lobby of skyscraper brandishing his name and with boasts such as "I beat China all the time. All the time." The eccentric host of the US version of The Apprentice is an outsider to win the 2016 Republican [...]

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