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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Former England batter Graham Thorpe ‘seriously’ ill in hospital

May 10, 2022

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe is “seriously ill” in hospital. The 52-year-old’s “prognosis is unclear” say the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA). Thorpe was appointed Afghanistan’s head coach in March after leaving his role as England’s batting coach following the humiliating 4-0 Ashes defeat. In a statement, the PCA said: “Graham Thorpe has recently [...]
Government commit to football regulation in Queen’s Speech

May 10, 2022

Today’s Queen’s Speech confirmed the government’s intention to introduce an independent football regulator in a bid to stabilise footballing finances. The speech – written by the Government but read by Prince Charles on behalf of the Queen – included the regulation plans among its priorities for this parliamentary term. The football regulator will be designed [...]
The race to Eugene is on and men’s sprinting is hotly contested

May 10, 2022

The long-standing successes of US collegiate sports are well known. The countless NFL players, the basketball stars and, of course, the seemingly endless prominence in the world of track athletics. This year is no different, and while all of the athletes may not be American in nationality, it’s in the United States where the majority [...]
France dominate semi-final schedule as clubs add to festival of rugby

May 9, 2022

It’s no secret that France has been grabbing the headlines in international rugby: Six Nations champions, hosts of the next World Cup and home to the world player of the year Antoine Dupont. But fans the continent over are currently enjoying a golden era of French club rugby, too, with 19 of the possible 40 [...]
Chelsea ride storm to deliver first trophy since club put up for sale

May 8, 2022

Chelsea are Women’s Super League champions for the third consecutive season after Emma Hayes’ side weathered a challenge from Arsenal and brought the club its first trophy since they were put up for sale and owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned. But early yesterday afternoon, on the final day of the season, Jonas Eidevall’s Gunners had one [...]
Sergio Perez interview: Miami GP, ambitions for the future and investing

May 6, 2022

This weekend’s Miami Grand Prix will be the first of the season to be held in the Western Hemisphere and Red Bull’s Mexican maestro Sergio Perez cannot wait to be nearer to his homeland. “I think it is great being able to be closer to home,” Perez told City A.M. “I‘m really happy to be [...]
London’s NFL matches confirmed with Packers set to play in capital

May 4, 2022

The NFL have today confirmed the schedule for the three matches to be played next season in London. The Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints will clash on 2 October with the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers meeting a week later – both of those matches will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur [...]
Giro d’Italia: Peloton ready to depart in first Grand Tour of year

May 3, 2022

Cycling’s first Grand Tour of the year begins on Friday when the 105th Giro d’Italia peloton gets ready to embark around the boot-shaped Mediterranean nation. Here is everything you need to know about the race for the pink jersey. Giro route Like the Tour de France often does, this year’s Giro will start beyond the [...]
Pantomime villain Ashton crowns lively career with try record

May 3, 2022

Having broken the Premiership Rugby try-scoring record with a hat-trick at the weekend and moved within just five tries of a ton, you might think Chris Ashton would be ready for his after-dinner speech career. But doing all of the above while being a controversial rugby player, often the centre of debate, is what truly [...]
Why Premiership and Championship rugby clubs are teaming up to win

May 3, 2022

While the powers that be seem to be determined to keep Premiership rugby outfits apart from Championship teams, that hasn’t stopped clubs from partnering up with one another in a series of mutually beneficial playing arrangements. Last week defending Premiership champions Harlequins announced a partnership with London Scottish, who play just up the road at [...]

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