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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Buttler laments “same old story” as England lose to India at World Cup

October 29, 2023

England captain Jos Buttler lamented the “same old story” as his side fell to a 100-run defeat at the hands of India to leave them bottom of the One-Day Cricket World Cup table. England managed to restrict a strong India side to just 229 but collapsed in response and could only amass 130 runs. The [...]
Rugby World Cup win will always mean more to South Africa than any other

October 29, 2023

Does Saturday’s all-consuming, ferocious, edge-of-the-seat Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa have an argument for being described as the very best final ever? Simple answer: yes. Because the Springboks’ 12-11 victory over the All Blacks in Paris had a little bit of everything. It had fire and fireworks, crunching hits, red [...]
England on brink of World Cup exit after India loss

October 29, 2023

England are on the brink of being dumped out of the Cricket World Cup after losing to unbeaten India by 100 runs in Lucknow. One-day World Cup reigning champions slumped to a fourth straight defeat, and their fifth in six matches, against the hosts yesterday to leave Jos Buttler’s side agonisingly close to a premature [...]
Atalanta and Celtics co-owner Pagliuca wants more clubs on his roster

October 28, 2023

Atalanta and Boston Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca has said he plans to acquire more clubs and form a multi-club football model. Football’s modern hot trend is for firms and companies to acquire a number of clubs across a number of countries. Potential Everton owners 777 Partners are well established with the likes of Hertha Berlin [...]
‘Made in Britain tag huge for India founded rugby equipment business’

October 27, 2023

The Rugby World Cup is drawing to a close in France and England are shaping up for their bronze medal match nicely after losing to South Africa last weekend. But at their camp in the northwest coastal commune of Le Touquet – alongside major brands supplying kit, drinks and partnerships – is training equipment by [...]
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup final in London this weekend

October 26, 2023

It is here, the finals weekend of the Rugby World Cup. Tomorrow England are in action ahead of Saturday’s final between South Africa and New Zealand. Here are City A.M.’s top London spots to take in the action. Nordic Bar, Fitzrova This new listing in the heart of London looks to be a great addition [...]
Tom Curry fiasco: Fans must let due process run its course and refrain from launching vile attacks

October 26, 2023

Far too much of this week’s X (formerly Twitter) timeline was full of abuse towards England flanker Tom Curry, for following through what he thought was a racial slur directed towards him and reporting it – something we should encourage. During Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match between England and South Africa, which the Springboks won [...]
England loss to Sri Lanka their fourth ODI World Cup defeat in five

October 26, 2023

England suffered yet another humiliating defeat at the Cricket World Cup, this time at the hands of Sri Lanka. Having lost three of their four matches heading into the battle in Bangalore, including a record defeat to South Africa, England needed a win to begin building hope towards the semi-finals in India. But England were [...]
Newcastle signing Tonali to miss Euro 2024 over gambling ban

October 26, 2023

Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months by his national side’s football governing body for breaching betting rules. Gambling campaigners have said the 23-year-old deserves “empathy and support” for his addiction. “An agreement has been reached between the federal prosecutor and Sandro Tonali,” Italian football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele [...]
Manchester United post Premier League record £648m revenue figure but make loss

October 26, 2023

Manchester United have posted Premier League record revenue figures of £648.4m for the year ending June 30. It marks a 11 per cent rise from the previous year but the club have made a loss of £42.1m for the same period. The results come as the club edge closer to a deal with Ineos founder [...]

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