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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Pochettino says Chelsea future out of his hands

February 27, 2024

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted his future at the London club is “not in his hands” after his side lost the Carabao Cup final 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday. The result at Wembley cut Chelsea’s chance at silverware this season to, realistically, just the FA Cup with the Blues taking on Leeds United tonight [...]
Michael Johnson to co-found professional track and field league

February 27, 2024

Legendary American 400m sprinter Michael Johnson has partnered with Winners Alliance to develop a new professional track and field league. The format is as yet unknown but is set to debut in 2025 and resemble US sports leagues, but with global athletes. “I am excited about my new track venture,” Johnson said in a post [...]
Bazball revolution in England will inspire next Bashir, Hartley or Ahmed

February 26, 2024

With Dhruv Jurel’s safe shot for two runs on Monday in Ranchi, India inflicted a first ever series loss upon England’s revolutionary Bazball playing style. The unassailable 3-1 scoreline in the five-match series is the first abject presentation of Test failure under captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. They’ve drawn three times in [...]
Wasps secure stadium and financing for return to rugby

February 26, 2024

Former European Champions Cup winners Wasps edged closer to a return to professional rugby yesterday with confirmation of funding and a solution to their stadium woes. The club folded in 2022 having racked up debts of over £100m, and were one of three clubs to go under – alongside Worcester Warriors and London Irish – [...]
Six Nations: Ireland look set for Grand Slam challenge as England fade

February 25, 2024

The Six Nations title is in Ireland’s and Ireland’s hands alone after the middle weekend of the competition concluded yesterday. Because the Emerald Isle are the only unbeaten side remaining in the competition and have a lacklustre England and a misfiring Scotland between them and a second consecutive Grand Slam. An unbeaten campaign this year [...]
Live Six Nations table after Italy draw 13-13 with France

February 25, 2024

Paolo Garbisi hit the post with a last minute penalty as Italy fell agonisingly short of a first ever win in France in the Six Nations. The Italian No10 hit the post after rushing his kick despite illegal charges from French players as the sides drew 13-13 in Lille. The result puts Italy level on [...]
England bowler Bashir dedicates five-wicket haul to grandparents

February 25, 2024

England bowler Shoaib Bashir dedicated his five-for wicket haul against India to his grandparents as his side chase a series levelling win against India today. Bashir was instrumental in bowling India out yesterday in a Test match which is finely poised to finish on Monday. “I want to dedicate this [five-wicket haul] to my two [...]
Why is it called the Calcutta Cup? When was it made? Is it from India? Why do England and Scotland compete for it?

February 23, 2024

This weekend Scotland host England in the oldest international rugby fixture in the world. The Calcutta Cup has been in Scottish hands for three years thanks to matches in the Six Nations, but when did it start, how did it get its name and who owns it? History of the Calcutta Cup According to the [...]
Cricket: England, India, Bazball and cracked pitches

February 22, 2024

Come 4am tomorrow morning in Ranchi, England’s Bazball revolution sees its next chapter get underway. Because in the fourth Test between India and England there’s now a series on the line for the first time. The hosts lead the tourists 2-1 having won the second and third Tests. England, on the other hand, miraculously won [...]
London Marathon announces equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied winners

February 22, 2024

The London Marathon has become the first marathon to offer equal pay for wheelchair and able-bodied races. The prize money has jumped by $54,500 (£43,000) to take the wheelchair prize to $308,000 (£243,000). All winners will now receive £43,000. London Marathon event director Hugh Brasher said: “We are delighted to continue our commitment to disability [...]

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