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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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Navarro reaches first ever slam semi-final with US Open win over Badosa

September 3, 2024

Chances of back-to-back US Open titles for American women were boosted last night after Emma Navarro beat Paula Badosa at Flushing Meadows. The New York native beat her Spanish opponent on Arthur Ashe Stadium 6-2 7-5 to reach the semi-finals as she looks to follow fellow American Coco Gauff’s victorious run to the title in [...]
Dynamic pricing: Football clubs warned not to “infect” the game

September 3, 2024

The Football Supporters’ Association has warned that any club trying to “infect” the game with dynamic pricing will face “enormous opposition” from the organisation. The group have hit out at the idea of dynamic pricing, where ticket prices are hiked depending on demand, with LaLiga clubs Valencia and Celta Vigo saying they will use the [...]
McCullum adds ODI and T20 jobs to England Test gig

September 3, 2024

Brendon McCullum has said he is ready to “embrace” the upcoming challenge after the New Zealander’s role as England Test head coach was expanded to include the two white-ball cricket formats. McCullum, a former IPL coach with Royal Challengers Bangalore, is credited with revolutionising Test cricket, introducing “Bazball”. But from January 2025 his remit will [...]
T20 Vitality Blast: Quarter-final previews ahead of last eight ties

September 3, 2024

This evening the quarter-finals of the T20 Vitality Blast get underway as the eight remaining teams look to reach the Edgbaston finals day in September. Matches in London, Hove, Northampton and Birmingham will decide the final four; where two semi-finals and the final take place in succession next month. T20 Tuesday Surrey vs Durham Surrey [...]
Thousands enter Wimbledon ballot for 2025 Grand Slam Championships

September 2, 2024

Thousands entered the ballot for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships on Monday as tickets for the iconic tennis Grand Slam became available. Fans were forced to wait in the queue for over an hour due to demand, despite the ballot not closing until 16 September. Ticket prices for the Championships – this year won by Carlos [...]
Transgender athlete Petrillo will not race for gold at 2024 Paralympic Games

September 2, 2024

Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo will not race for gold on Tuesday after failing to progress through her T12 400m athletics semi-final on Monday at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The visually-impaired Italian, who previously won 11 national titles in the men’s category, qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s T12 400m. The 51-year-old, who transitioned [...]
Draper storms into first ever slam quarter-final at US Open

September 2, 2024

Brit Jack Draper stormed into his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final on Monday, beating Tomas Machac to reach the last eight at the US Open. Prior to Monday’s win against the Czech athlete at Flushing Meadows, the 22-year-old had only ever reached the fourth round at the four major annual tournaments. But Draper dominated his [...]
Jonnie Peacock smiles despite failing to medal in Paralympic Games as Sherman Guity Guity claims gold

September 2, 2024

Jonnie Peacock’s bid for a third gold medal in four Paralympic Games was unsuccessful on Monday as he finished fifth in the men’s 100m T64 final at the Stade de France. The 31-year-old Brit won gold in London and Rio before sharing a bronze medal in the 100m dash in Tokyo but he could finish [...]
How much has Scottie Scheffler earned after Tour Championship win?

September 2, 2024

It’s been an incredible season for Scottie Scheffler. The world No1 golfer on Sunday won the Tour Championship to add to his second Masters title, second Players Championship title, becoming a father and the brief spell he spent in jail back in May. And how much has he banked this season as a result of [...]
Uefa sets reduced price cap for away tickets in Champions League

September 2, 2024

European football’s governing body Uefa will enforce reduced ticket price caps from next season after uproar from fans at the cost of attending the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. Scottish pair Celtic and Rangers last season charged closest to the old price cap of €70 (€69.45 and €68.65 on average respectively), while there [...]

World Triathlon targets T100 Olympic event as soon as Brisbane 2032

World Triathlon targets T100 Olympic event as soon as Brisbane 2032

The history of Christmas dinner, from steamed sheep’s head to traditional turkey

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