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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Azeem Rafiq: ‘What’s happened to me has happened, it will never change’

November 16, 2021

Azeem Rafiq has recounted his experiences of racism and bullying this morning before a parliamentary select committee looking into cricket’s racism problem, saying he’s “lost his career because of racism”. Rafiq, a former bowler at Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) appeared this morning at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Mommittee in Westminster. Speaking [...]
British No1 Makin targeting triumph in his 100th senior squash tournament

November 16, 2021

British No1 squash player Joel Makin is hoping to go all the way at this year’s Canary Wharf Classic when he plays his opening match against Saurav Ghosal tonight. The 27-year-old Welshman will be playing his 100th senior tournament after a solid series of results in recent months that has seen him reach the final [...]
The Red Roses have shown domestic investment can shift the tectonic plates

November 15, 2021

The mighty Black Ferns? Routed twice. The North American might of Canada? Toppled. The Red Roses have had an autumn international window of dreams thus far. A total of 99 points were shipped by New Zealand at the hands of England – that wasn’t supposed to happen – and further 51 points were put on [...]
Azeem Rafiq launches anti-racism campaign following Yorkshire report fallout

November 15, 2021

Azeem Rafiq has launched the first British Pakistani led anti-racism campaign in response to the ongoing fallout surrounding his allegations of racism against employees at Yorkshire Cricket Club. The former Yorks bowler said in a caption to a twitter video: “Run Racism Out!” “All change begins with the little steps and we hope our voice [...]
Three takeaways: Hamilton victorious in the Brazilian Grand Prix

November 15, 2021

If yesterday’s Brazilian Grand Prix showed anything, it was that this title race really could come down to the final corner of the final race. A great start by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen gave him an early lead before a memorable Lewis Hamilton show handed the Mercedes driver victory, and cut the points deficit to [...]
Squash Classic in full flow as director Garner aims for lasting legacy

November 15, 2021

Penned into a glass box, four see-through walls surrounding you and a live audience on three sides. To many people, that would be the stuff of nightmares. But for the world’s best squash players, it’s one of the crown jewels of the year. Now into its 18th edition, the Canary Wharf Classic has grown from [...]
Conor Gallagher called up to Southgate’s England squad

November 14, 2021

Conor Gallagher has been called up to the England squad ahead of their World Cup qualifier against San Marino. The midfielder is currently on loan from Chelsea with Crystal Palace and has been on England manager Gareth Southgate’s radar since his loan spell at Charlton in 2019. Gallagher “impressed” Southgate The 23-year-old has made 10 [...]
Rob Simmons: Australia can beat England if they go through the front door

November 12, 2021

International rivalries make sport tick. The anticipation ahead of the match, the key moments, the celebration, the comedown. Fixtures often rooted in factors long reaching from sport. When England and Australia meet each other in a sporting arena, winning feels just that little bit more meaningful. Rob Simmons, member of the rugby institution that is [...]
Turin’s time to shine as the new ATP Finals host

November 11, 2021

The regional Italian capital of Piedmont, Turin, is no stranger to hosting major sports events. It is the home of Juventus and in 2006 it hosted the Winter Olympics. This weekend, however, Turin begins its run as the site of the ATP Finals. Staged in London since 2009, 13 other cities have hosted the event [...]
Czech billionaire buys 27 per cent of West Ham in £150m deal

November 10, 2021

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has completed a deal which will see him acquire 27 per cent of Premier League club West Ham for £150m. The 46-year-old could use the initial investment to launch a takeover bid of the Hammers, who are currently majority owned by David Gold and David Sullivan. Kretinsky has stakes in both [...]

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