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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Federer documentary will capture ‘deeply personal journey’

February 19, 2024

The final two weeks of Roger Federer’s tennis career will become a documentary after the 20-time Grand Slam winner worked with British filmmaker Asif Kapadia on the new Amazon Prime project. Federer, considered one of the greatest players to grace the tennis courts, retired in 2022 and became the first of the Big Three – [...]
We will not live and die by Bazball results, England coach McCullum insists

February 19, 2024

England Test head coach Brendon McCullum has reiterated that his side will not be one that “lives and dies” by results after a 434-run loss to India at the weekend. The defeat in Rajkot in the third Test of a five match tour was England’s worst in terms of runs for 90 years. But having [...]
Hojlund breaks record as Manchester United win at Luton Town

February 18, 2024

Rasmus Hojlund set a new Premier League record with a brace as Manchester United made it four top-flight wins in a row at Luton Town on Sunday. The Denmark striker continued his red-hot streak to become the youngest player, at 21 years and 14 days, to score in six Premier League matches in a row. [...]
England cricketers need to be sensible with Bazball revolution preaching

February 18, 2024

When you see criticism of Bazball – the style of cricket implemented in England by Test captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum – a lot of it is unfounded. But even in a record loss, can anybody really say there’s an element of truth in suggesting India changed the way they played because [...]
England cannot ‘spiral’ after India humiliation, says Stokes

February 18, 2024

England achieved their worst runs loss in 90 years yesterday as Ben Stokes’ Bazball side lost by 434 runs to a dominant India in the third Test on the subcontinent. England were left chasing 557 after India’s second innings but capitulated to 122 all out as the hosts cruised to victory to take a 2-1 [...]
Netball Q&A: London Pulse GK Hali Adio on the 2024 season

February 17, 2024

Tomorrow a new edition of the Netball Super League will commence in Nottingham with all 10 teams involved across five matches. Last season London Pulse topped the table for the first time before losing to Loughborough Lightning in their first final. But Pulse are determined to go one step further and take English netball’s biggest [...]
London Broncos to start Super League season under sad shadow

February 16, 2024

The Super League returned with a Hull derby on Thursday, as London’s only side start their campaign tonight with a trip to St Helens in a formidable opening fixture. The Broncos are back in the top-tier for the first time since 2019 after they stunned Toulouse Olympique in the Championship Grand Final. This season promises [...]
Ollie Phillips: Ireland top my Six Nations half term report card

February 16, 2024

It’s half term and even the Six Nations is taking a week off. So in this fallow week, after two rounds, it’s about time we handed out some reports and grades. I am a firm but fair teacher and my grades reflect that, so here goes. Top of the Six Nations class Ireland – A+ [...]
Rugby round up: Descriptive audio, colour blindness and England A

February 15, 2024

Despite the lack of Six Nations this week to get fans and others alike talking about rugby, the sport has seen a number of exciting announcements this week. From new audio description at the Six Nations to changes to aid colour blindness and the England A announcement. Here’s what you may have missed. Six Nations [...]
Roy Hodgson to be SACKED by Crystal Palace, reports

February 15, 2024

Premier League club Crystal Palace are set to sack Roy Hodgson with Oliver Glasner set to replace him, according to reports. The 76-year-old Eagles boss took over at Selhurst Park in March last year having already had a spell at the club. Palace sit 15th in the Premier League table and are just five points [...]

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