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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Mohammed Ben Sulayem to take step back from Formula 1

February 8, 2023

Under-fire motorsport boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem has said he will step back from day-to-day involvement with Formula 1. The Emirati, who has been president of governing body the FIA since the end of 2021, said in a letter to team bosses reported by Sky Sports: “My stated objective was to be a non-executive president via recruitment [...]
England drop Ben Youngs ahead of Italy Six Nations Test

February 8, 2023

England Rugby’s most capped man Ben Youngs has been dropped from the national side’s squad ahead of this week’s round two Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham Stadium. The Leicester Tigers scrum-half made his 122nd appearance when he came off the bench in England’s Calcutta Cup loss to Scotland at the weekend. Youngs, 33, [...]
So you want to go to Super Bowl LVII 2023? Here’s how you can get there

February 7, 2023

Sunday’s Super Bowl is set to be watched by more than 250m people globally, but imagine being in the State Farm Stadium. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs clash this weekend in the annual game, held this time at the 63,400-capacity venue in Glendale, Phoenix, Arizona. So just how can you get there, and [...]
DAZN to deliver NFL game pass to give fans access to 2024 Super Bowl

February 7, 2023

The NFL have singed a 10-year deal, ahead of the Super Bowl, with DAZN which will allow the sports streaming service to deliver the 2023 season, and beyond, in its entirety to the sport’s international audience. The NFL Game Pass International will see fans outside of the United States able to access every NFL game [...]
Six Nations: Forza Italy – Azzurri on the up but need another huge scalp

February 6, 2023

“Forza Italia” was the phrase ringing around the Stadio Olimpico in Rome after Italy’s 29-24 loss to defending Six Nations champions France on Sunday. Why such jubilation after a defeat? Because 41,000 spectators saw an Italian side pumped with passion running the Grand Slam holders close in the greatest annual international rugby tournament in the [...]
Leeds United sack manager Jesse Marsch after less than a year in charge

February 6, 2023

Leeds United have sacked manager Jesse Marsch just 11 months after the Premier League club appointed the American. Marsch leaves the job after failing to win in the Premier League since November. Leeds United are on a run of just two wins – both in the FA Cup – in 11 matches. Leeds are 17th [...]
Exclusive: Worcester Warriors sale in spotlight over administrator’s email to witness

February 5, 2023

The impartiality of Worcester Warriors’ sale process has been called into question after the administrators were accused of pressuring a witness ahead of a parliamentary select committee. A partner at DCMS–appointed administrators Begbies Traynor warned the witness that they could be sued for defamation if they repeated allegations about preferred bidder Jim O’Toole’s Atlas consortium [...]
Harry Kane’s historic 267th Spurs goal dents Man City’s title hopes

February 5, 2023

Harry Kane savoured a “magical moment” after becoming Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time leading goalscorer in yesterday’s Premier League defeat of champions Manchester City. Kane tucked past City goalkeeper Ederson in the 15th minute for his 267th Spurs goal, eclipsing the record previously held by Jimmy Greaves. It saw the 10-man north Londoners move to within one [...]
Defending Six Nations champions France sneak past Italy in Rome thriller

February 5, 2023

Six Nations Grand Slam holders France began their Championship defence with a nervy win over Italy in Rome on Sunday afternoon. Les Bleus picked up a try bonus point win in their 29-24 victory in the Italian capital but Italy had led 24-22 in the final quarter. France crossed the try line on three occasions [...]
England may have lost Calcutta Cup vs Scotland but Six Nations hope remains

February 5, 2023

Steve Borthwick’s first game as head coach of England offered an intriguing comparison with the last match of predecessor Eddie Jones in the autumn. They both started Marcus Smith at fly-half and Owen Farrell at No12, they both picked a pack that, in the end, was outmuscled and they ultimately both lost. Here are four [...]

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