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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FIA wants key ethics and audit committee rules changes

December 3, 2024

The governing body of Formula 1 the FIA wants to change a number of rules to limit how its leadership can be held to account after a number of complaints against the president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Ben Sulayem has been criticised by drivers over a number of issues and has faced questions over his private [...]
Maher social media aide to be paid more by Bristol Bears than some players

December 3, 2024

Bristol Bears Women is hiring a social media specialist solely to work with new star signing Ilona Maher on a higher salary than most of the club’s players. The West Country outfit this week signed one of the most recognisable faces in rugby, American sevens sensation Maher, and saw their follower numbers leap as a [...]
Fans group vows to fight plans to scrap football’s 3pm blackout

December 3, 2024

The Football Supporters’ Association will resist moves to scrap the 3pm blackout that prevents Saturday afternoon matches being broadcast live in the UK. Following reports that senior figures in the game believe it could be ditched when the next round of TV deals end in 2029, the FSA warned that doing so risked harming clubs [...]
Joe Root set for 150th Test as England face New Zealand

November 27, 2024

Joe Root will compete in his 150th international Test today as England open their series against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The 35-time centurion will remain on the England all-time list but inch closer to James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook ahead of him. The feat comes as former Australia coach [...]
What does the Formula 1 expansion mean? Racing is in the fast lane

November 27, 2024

So after months of wondering whether Formula 1 would ever have more than 10 teams on the grid again, we have finally got our answer. Late on Monday it was announced that F1 had entered into an agreement in principle with General Motors division Cadillac for an entry into the top level of global motorsport [...]
India and Pakistan playing out political tension through Champions Trophy

November 26, 2024

The stand-off between India and Pakistan over the 2025 Champions Trophy is set to reach a conclusion this week with a key vote on the row. The next edition of the tournament is set to take place in February and March in Pakistan, who won the last edition in 2017. But given historical political differences [...]
Southgate: I may leave football coaching behind

November 26, 2024

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted he could leave football for good, insisting replicating the purpose he felt with the Three Lions will be difficult. Southgate was in charge of England for eight years and took them to back-to-back Euros finals. But he left his role in charge after defeat to Spain in this [...]
F1 agrees deal for General Motors and Cadillac grid entry in 2026

November 25, 2024

The Formula 1 grid is set to feature 11 teams for the first time since 2016 after the organisation reached an “agreement in principle” for General Motors to enter when regulations change ahead of the 2026 season. An impasse between the top level of motor racing and the inclusion of an 11th team was solved [...]
RFU boss Bill Sweeney paid £1.1m despite heavy losses

November 25, 2024

England Rugby chief executive Bill Sweeney was paid £1.1m in the last financial year despite the game struggling to stay on its feet. It comes as the governing body for rugby in England announced record losses nearing £40m and confirmed there would be redundancies within the organisation. The Rugby Football Union insists that their year, [...]
Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? The 13-year-old sold in IPL Auction

November 25, 2024

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest ever player, at 13, to be sold at the IPL Auction, having been picked up by the Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old is younger than the IPL itself and will join the likes of Jofra Archer at the Indian Premier League franchise. He went for 1.1 crore, which is the [...]

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