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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Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics: How many medals will Britain win in athletics?

August 2, 2024

The athletics got underway yesterday with the race walks but the Stade de France stadium programme really kicks off for Team GB this morning. Athletics will be a daily occurrence between now and the closing ceremony with Britain in the mix for medals. Team GB finished 24th in the Tokyo 2020 medal table, a low [...]
Saudi Arabia: The proposed stadiums of the 2034 Fifa World Cup

August 1, 2024

Saudi Arabia is probably going to be hosting the 2034 Fifa World Cup. They are the only bidder at the moment and the process has closed, so it’s odds on. And, unsurprisingly, they’ve gone all out in their stadium design. This week their respective delegation submitted their bid with renders of the proposed stadiums. Take [...]
The Olympics are about building a better world, not just muscles

August 1, 2024

There’s more to the Olympics than “faster higher, stronger” – they inspire generations to create a more tolerant, inclusive society, says Matt Hardy The Olympic Games are more than sport and ego; they are an appreciation of dedication, patriotism and the highs and lows of humankind. Already we have seen the sheer jubilation of Adam [...]
Harlequins sign British and Irish Lions duo

July 31, 2024

Harlequins completed the signing of British and Irish Lions duo Leigh Halfpenny and Wyn Jones on Wednesday as the Londoners continue to bolster their squad ahead of next season. Wales full-back Halfpenny most recently played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby and brings experience to the back-tree at the club. Halfpenny said: “I’m excited to [...]
Fleetwood: Paris 2024 gold would be a top achievement

July 31, 2024

Tommy Fleetwood insists an Olympic gold medal at Paris 2024 would be up there alongside anything he has achieved in golf as he prepares to kick off his campaign at the ‘most amazing event in the world.’ The British star, who represented Team GB in Tokyo three years ago, returns to Le Golf National hoping [...]
Team GB win relay gold in pool as Brit quad defends Olympic Games title

July 30, 2024

Great Britain made a splash in the pool on Tuesday, winning a gold medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Tom Dean, James Guy, Duncan Scott and Matt Richards came home for Team GB at París La Defense Arena to win the team’s first gold in the pool. They held [...]
Murray tennis farewell tour goes on at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

July 30, 2024

Andy Murray’s farewell tour of tennis lives to fight another day after the Brit and his partner Dan Evans beat Belgians Joran Vliegen and Sander Gille 6-3 7-6 11-9 to reach the quarter-finals of the doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The British duo stormed out of the blocks to a 3-0 lead in [...]
Golds for Pidcock and equestrian as Team GB climb Paris 2024 medal table

July 29, 2024

Tom Pidcock headlined a stellar day at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as Team GB racked up a pair of golds and a number of minor medals. Pidcock was favourite in the men’s mountain bike event but suffered a puncture in the second half of the race. Over 35 seconds down on the leaders, the [...]
Full 2025 F1 driver line-up as Antonelli signs for Mercedes

July 29, 2024

Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join George Russell at Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton left for F1 rivals Ferrari. Team Principal Toto Wolff said: “George has proved that he is one of the very best drivers in the world. He is not only fast, consistent, and determined, but has also developed into a strong leader within [...]
Triathlon: Paris 2024 competition could be delayed over water quality

July 29, 2024

Paris 2024 triathletes will not find out until tomorrow morning whether their events will go ahead as scheduled due to issues with the water quality of the river Seine. The triathlons are scheduled to begin on Tuesday with the swimming leg set to take place in the Parisian river. But recent rainfall and other factors [...]

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