By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt is the Deputy Sports Editor covering sport, the business of sport and the politics of sport. He covers the likes of football, rugby, cricket, Formula 1, golf and tennis.

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Doped Olympics, the Enhanced Games, is “bollocks”, says Seb Coe

February 29, 2024

World Athletics chief Seb Coe has rubbished plans for a doping Olympics, the Enhanced Games, as “bollocks”. The former Olympic champion was speaking ahead of this weekend’s World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. “It’s bollocks. I can’t really get excited about it,” Coe said. “There’s only one message and that is if anyone is moronic [...]
Horner: Red Bull F1 team never been stronger

February 29, 2024

In the first interview since being cleared by Red Bull of inappropriate behaviour, Christian Horner has said his F1 team has “never been stronger”. The 50-year-old was under investigation for misconduct until this week when a Red Bull statement announced the team principal had been cleared of all accusations by a female employee. “I am [...]
Motorsport UK chair: F1 and sport here needs more recognition

February 29, 2024

City A.M.’s Matt Hardy sat down with Prodrive and Motorsport UK chair David Richards to discuss the quality of “our” Silicon Valley, entering Formula 1 and the future of motorsport on these shores. When you compare the Bay region of California with its millions of inhabitants overheating in the West Coast sunshine with the often [...]
Feyi-Waboso out of England Six Nations camp to take uni exam

February 28, 2024

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has withdrawn from Steve Borthwick’s training camp in order to sit an exam. The 21-year-old Exeter Chiefs flyer will sit a medical exam for his degree at Exeter University. He has been replaced in the 36-man training group by Will Muir. England ins and outs No9 Alex Mitchell has rejoined the [...]
F1 boss Horner may face appeal over Red Bull investigation

February 28, 2024

Christian Horner is in Bahrain today for the start of the new Formula 1 season after he was cleared by a misconduct investigation. The Red Bull CEO and team principal was subject to a complaint made by a female employee of the company but a “fair, rigorous and impartial” investigation has given the 50-year-old all [...]
Anthony Kim to make LIV Golf debut after 12 years away from sport

February 28, 2024

Golfer Anthony Kim will return to professional golf after over 11 years away from the game when he turns out on the LIV Golf tour. The Saudi Arabia-backed breakaway tour is home to a number of wild card picks who are looking to earn a spot on the permanent tour, with a team to call [...]
Red Bull statement on Christian Horner in full as misconduct complaint DISMISSED

February 28, 2024

Christian Horner was today cleared of a misconduct complaint by a female employee at Red Bull. Here is Red Bull’s statement in full: “The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed. The complainant has a right of appeal. “Red Bull [...]
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 [...]

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