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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Farah fourth in London racing swansong

September 3, 2023

British athletics legend Mo Farah finished fourth in his final ever race in London as the former Olympic track champion competed in the Big Half. Farah will conclude his career next weekend at the Great North Run having won four Olympic gold medals across the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. Jack Rowe was first [...]
Who on earth in F1 can challenge Red Bull this weekend in Monza?

September 2, 2023

F1 returns to the iconic motorsporting gem that is Monza tomorrow. Synonymous with Ferrari; the iconic banked remains of what was once the pinnacle of track racing have given way to modern features. And Ferrari, too, have faded into history of late, unable to mount a serious charge towards championship contention. Instead it is Red [...]
Exclusive: European rugby chiefs in Challenge Cup sponsor talks

August 31, 2023

European rugby chiefs are in exploratory discussions with companies over a potential title sponsor for the Challenge Cup, City A.M. can reveal. The relative of the Champions Cup, which on Thursday announced bank Investec as its title sponsor on a five-year deal, the Challenge Cup has not had a sponsor since insurer Amlin partnered the [...]
Hamilton and Russell stick with Mercedes F1 outfit

August 31, 2023

Hamilton said: "We dream everyday of being the best."
Extreme E announce plans for off-road hydrogen racing championship

August 31, 2023

Extreme E and motorsport’s governing body the FIA have announced plans for the first-ever off-road hydrogen racing world championship. The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations sets out the framework for the pathway towards racing. The series will be named Extreme H, and will be a sister product to the likes of Extreme [...]
Investec hand rugby vote of confidence with Champions Cup sponsorship

August 31, 2023

Investec has handed rugby a much-needed vote of confidence by striking a five-year deal to replace Heineken as sponsor of the Champions Cup. Europe and South Africa’s premier club competition has been without a sponsor since the Dutch beer brand, involved since 1995, stepped away from the title association in June. It represents a huge [...]
US Open: Miyazaki comes to an end and Gauff sails through in New York

August 30, 2023

British qualifier Lily Miyazaki fell in straight sets at the US Open today as her brilliant run at the tournament came to an end in Flushing Meadows. Having come through a number of pre-tournament qualifying matches, Miyazaki’s first main draw saw her beat Russian Margarita Betova. But the 27-year-old, Japanese-born tennis player fell to 15th [...]
Exclusive: Greenpeace to target Rugby World Cup fan zones

August 30, 2023

Greenpeace is planning to target next month’s Rugby World Cup as the campaigning group ramps up protests against “greenwashing” by oil companies. The organisation told City A.M. it would make its presence felt at the tournament’s official fan zones and outside stadia in France, where the action begins next week. It follows a summer of [...]
England braced for gruelling run as they prepare for Cricket World Cup defence

August 30, 2023

It is both the best and worst thing about cricket; there always seems to be a World Cup to win or defend just around the corner. Whether it is the men or women, One-Day International or Twenty20; cricket is always looking towards its next big occasion. And this autumn it doesn’t get much bigger. England [...]
Red Bull clean sweep, Hamilton’s contract and the other Formula 1 storylines to watch

August 25, 2023

Before you have had the time to dust the house and buy new uniforms, the school holidays have almost come to an end – and the Formula 1 break is coming to a conclusion, too, with the circus back up and running this weekend in the Netherlands. Home hero Max Verstappen is well on his [...]

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