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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Eddie Jones to make Dylan Hartley new England captain in place of Chris Robshaw

December 17, 2015

Chris Robshaw is set to lose the England captaincy with New Zealand-born hooker Dylan Hartley earmarked as his replacement by new head coach Eddie Jones. Read more: Lewis Moody on why Eddie Jones should keep Chris Robshaw involved with England Hartley was dropped from the recent World Cup squad by former England boss Stuart Lancaster [...]
Why Roman Abramovich and Chelsea will not be able to spend their way out of trouble

December 17, 2015

There was a period when Chelsea had an obvious solution to the kind of loss in form which has so blighted them this season – Roman Abramovich's cheque book. Not so anymore. Chelsea will not be able to simply spend their way to salvation following a catastrophic start to the season which sees them teetering [...]
Countdown to Christmas 2015: Best meltdowns of the year

December 17, 2015

Big, important news events often engenders spectacular meltdowns in response and 2015 certainly saw its fair share of strops. From politicians' car-crash interviews, political parties descending into civil war, the collapse of champions or assaults over a steak, there were plenty of run-for-the-hills type moments. And more than a few where we enjoyed the show. Here are some [...]
Over 70m tickets sold to UK sport events in 2015 thanks to Rugby World Cup boost

December 16, 2015

More than 70m tickets to sports events in the UK were sold in 2015, representing a five per cent increase on last year, according to research from Deloitte's Sports Business Group. Only in 2012, when 75m tickets were sold as London hosted the Olympic Games, has the UK recorded higher sports attendances in a calendar [...]
Leicester City will have to be historically bad to finish outside the top four…and Chelsea would have to be historically good to make it

December 15, 2015

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri joked that he was still focused on discovering the final five points that would take the Foxes to the magical 40 mark said to guarantee Premier League survival following a 2-0 win over Chelsea, yet his team would now have to be historically bad not to make the top four. In [...]
Kevin Pietersen calls Qantas “muppets” after being refused entry to airline lounge for wearing flip-flops

December 15, 2015

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen vented his fury on Twitter after being refused entry to Qantas' airline lounge for wearing flip-flops. Pietersen brandished Qantas as "muppets" for their dress code, describing "thongs" (as flip-flops are called in Australia) as "an institution in this great country!". Earlier this year Qantas issued new clothing guidelines for its [...]
Highbury and Islington station reopened after fire alert prompted evacuation

December 15, 2015

Highbury & Islington station has been reopened after commuters were evacuated in response to a fire alert. The station was temporarily closed to the Victoria Line and London Overground due to the fire signal, but has now been reopened after the London Fire Brigade attended the scene. Travellers at the station were evacuated at around [...]
UFC 194 Conor McGregor v Jose Aldo purse: How much will the fighters earn from the “biggest ever” $10m fight?

December 12, 2015

Irish fighting phenomenon Conor McGregor is due to make $500,000 (£329,554 / €454,856) just for turning up for his mega-fight with Jose Aldo at UFC 194. The purses for the bout, disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, reveal Aldo is only garuanteed $400,000 for the fight yet can also earn a $100,000 win bonus. In contrast, if McGregor can become the first [...]
Euro 2016: Uefa to consider introducing goal-line technology to tournament and Champions League

December 12, 2015

Uefa are considering introducing goal-line technology at Euro 2016 and next season's Champions League and Europa League. European football's governing body admitted it had debated the issue and would make a decision on Friday. Suspended president Michel Platini has previously opposed using technology but in his absence Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino told a press conference it [...]
Euro 2016 draw: What is the best and worst draw for England? How does Uefa’s seeding work? What time is it on? And where can I watch it?

December 12, 2015

England are a top seed for Saturday’s Euro 2016 draw yet could still find themselves handed a daunting group featuring Italy, Poland and Iceland. Next summer’s European Championships in France will be the first to feature 24 teams, yet concerns an expanded format would dilute the quality of the tournament could morph into fears over [...]

Exclusive: Sticking points remain in NRL discussions with Super League

Exclusive: Sticking points remain in NRL discussions with Super League

Inside the Wetherpoons pub with great Tower of London views

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