By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt Hardy is the City AM Deputy Sports Editor with a specialism in the business of sport. He covers the likes of rugby, cricket, sporting investment and venture capital funds; while also being across golf, cricket, and the politics of sport.

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Rehan Ahmed back for England in spin-heavy attack

October 22, 2024

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been recalled to the Test team ahead of tomorrow’s series decider against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The home side have been using industrial fans and heaters to cause cracks in the pitch set to host the third Test between the two sides. England have picked Ahmed, alongside Shoaib Bashir and Jack [...]
Chanel dips oar into sport as Boat Race sponsor

October 22, 2024

Fashion giant Chanel has ventured into sport sponsorship for the first time after agreeing to become the headline partner of The Boat Race. The annual Thames regatta between Oxford and Cambridge Universities will be known as The Chanel J12 Boat Race after the luxury brand, privately owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, signed a long-term [...]
Premier League: Non-dom tax changes could be ‘own goal’ for No11

October 22, 2024

The Premier League could face an exodus of high-profile players if the government continues plans to eliminate the non-dom tax status in the upcoming Budget, experts have warned. Changes to the way tax is paid on overseas earnings could prove “an own goal” if they cause players to leave the English top flight when they [...]
Glasgow officially named 2026 Commonwealth Games hosts

October 22, 2024

Glasgow has today officially be named the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Scottish city, which hosted the 2014 edition of the Games, has stepped in to replace Victoria after the Australian state pulled out. The 2026 edition, however, will be scaled down and is set to completely pay for itself.It means four of [...]
Pakistan going to bizarre lengths to create spin Test pitch

October 21, 2024

Pakistan’s cricket set up has gone to bizarre lengths to turn the Rawalpindi Test pitch into one that can spin the home side to a famous series victory against England. The Test begins on Thursday with the pitch being subjected to industrial-sized fans, patio-style heaters and natural baking under the Pakistani sunshine. It is hoped [...]
Buttler return delayed until West Indies T20 series

October 21, 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss his side’s ODI series against the West Indies due to an injury setback. The 34-year-old was on course to feature in the Caribbean but has suffered “a slight setback in his rehabilitation” from a calf injury. It is hoped he will be fit for the five-match T20 series. [...]
Arne Slot continues strong start to Liverpool career with Chelsea win

October 20, 2024

Arne Slot’s brilliant start to life as Liverpool manager continued on Sunday as his side beat Chelsea 2-1 at Anfield. Curtis Jones starred in a game of contentious refereeing decisions as Slot’s Merseyside club remained top of the Premier League table. The victory was his 10th in all competitions at the helm of Liverpool. Of [...]
Hoy hailed as “inspiring” after terminal cancer diagnosis

October 20, 2024

Sir Chris Hoy has been hailed as “inspiring” after revealing his cancer diagnosis was terminal. The six-time Olympic champion cyclist said he had been diagnosed with cancer in his prostate that has spread to his bones. Tumours were discovered in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and rib. “You may see in the news this weekend [...]
Al Hilal boss: Club World Cup single most important competition

October 20, 2024

The chief executive of Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal has insisted the Club World Cup remains the most important competition in club football despite issues surrounding player wellbeing. Esteve Calzada added that playing European clubs is the real benefit from winning the Asian Champions League, something Al Hilal have done on four occasions. “For [...]
Ineos and Ratcliffe wait for more sporting success goes on after America’s Cup loss

October 20, 2024

In late August City AM asked whether Ben Ainslie and Ineos Britannia could bring the America’s Cup home for the first time in British sailing history. On Saturday we got our answer. No. Emirates Team New Zealand retained the America’s Cup by 7-2 and became the first team to win the Auld Mug on three [...]

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