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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My night watching the Ashes with England’s Barmy Army

December 14, 2021

As London’s clocks struck 11pm on a cold Tuesday night in the capital, the sound of cheering, chanting and chatter pierced the night air as I entered a heaving sports pub in Victoria. I was there to watch the start of the 2021-22 Ashes series. Cricket’s biggest rivalry was an hour from its first ball, [...]
Stokes signs new three-year deal with County club Durham

December 14, 2021

England’s Ben Stokes has signed a new deal to keep him at his County club Durham until at least 2024. The all-rounder has played 64 times with the red-ball for the club and scored over 3,500 runs. He said: “I am delighted to commit to a further three years with Durham. “I have had some [...]
United game postponed as League reports record Covid-19 cases

December 14, 2021

Tonight’s game between Manchester United and Brentford has been postponed after a series of positive cases in the Old Trafford club. Yesterday, United closed their training ground in a bid to stop the spread of the virus after a number of players and staff tested positive on Sunday morning after their 1-0 over Norwich in [...]
Formula 1: City A.M. hand out post-season awards after dramatic finale

December 13, 2021

After 22 races, countless flashpoints and one sensational title battle, the Formula 1 season is over… probably. Max Verstappen is the latest world champion and Mercedes took the constructors’ title for a record eighth consecutive year. But away from the biggest prizes, who performed best – and worst – throughout this most compelling of seasons? [...]
Danielle Waterman: ‘We’ve done it because it needed doing’

December 13, 2021

“We’ve done it because it needed doing,” says World Cup winning former England full-back Danielle Waterman of her decision to establish the Women’s Rugby Association. “During the last part of my international career, I was supported by the RPA [Rugby Players’ Association]. They stepped in with some critical advice around support and contracts. “A catalyst [...]
Champions League round of 16 draw to be redone due to ‘external’ error

December 13, 2021

Today’s Champions League draw will be redone after governing body Uefa admitted a technical error in the software. The initial draw, which took place earlier today, was marred in confusion after Liverpool were put in the pot to face Atletico Madrid instead of Manchester United. Furthermore, United were originally drawn to face Villarreal – a [...]
Formula 1: Channel 4 coverage averaged 3.4m during Desert Decider

December 13, 2021

Yesterday’s Formula 1 season finale averaged 3.4m viewers on Channel 4 after the free-to-air broadcaster secured the rights in a deal with Sky. The race, which was decided in a dramatic final lap shootout, follows Channel 4’s successful deal with Amazon Prime to show Emma Raducanu’s successful US Open tennis triumph earlier this year. C4 [...]
Ashes: Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood out of second Test

December 13, 2021

One of Australia’s star bowling attack Josh Hazlewood is out of the second Ashes Test – due to begin on Thursday in Adelaide. The fast bowler is believed to have developed the rib injury during the first Test at the Gabba, having not bowled too much in the second innings. “Hazlewood returned to Sydney for [...]
SPOTY 2021: Daley, Sterling and Storey included in nominees

December 13, 2021

The BBC have this morning announced the six-name shortlist for Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY). The six nominees are: diver Tom Daley, boxer Tyson Fury, swimmer Adam Peaty, tennis player Emmu Raducanu, footballer Raheem Sterling and Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey. The last 14 winners have been men, with the last female winner coming [...]
Manchester United Covid-19 cases could throw Brentford game into doubt

December 12, 2021

Manchester United have recorded a series of positive Covid-19 cases within their squad and staff following their 1-0 Premier League win away to Norwich on Saturday. The club, now under the helm of Ralf Rangnick, have reported the cases to the relevant authorities. Depending on the spread of the cases, if any, in the coming [...]

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