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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Villa thrashed as Spurs close gap in Premier League top four race

March 10, 2024

Spurs have taken control of the top four race after smashing Aston Villa 4-0 away from home. They have narrowed the gap to Villa to two points, but they can move ahead should they win their game in hand. The scoreline was significant to both managers, as it became Ange Postecoglou’s biggest win as Tottenham [...]
Ancer eyes Olympics after playoff win in Hong Kong in LIV Golf League

March 10, 2024

Abraham Ancer set his sights on Olympic gold after he won a three-man playoff yesterday to win in the LIV Golf League in Hong Kong. The Mexican, who won on the Saudi Arabia breakaway tour for the first time in Hong Kong at the weekend, fended off Englishman Paul Casey and former Open winner Cameron [...]
Formula 1 runs risk of going stale unless the racing matches the off-track drama

March 9, 2024

Formula 1 has off-track storylines galore but the racing itself is far less compelling. Is F1 going stale? With the position Formula 1 as a sport finds itself in at the moment, drowning in allegations, the only potentially distracting part of the travelling circus – the racing itself – is struggling to shine through. The [...]
Where to watch Six Nations in London, plus exclusive breakfast event and our rugby drink of the week

March 8, 2024

Here we go, the final push in this year’s Six Nations. It looks as if Ireland will go on to take the title after rounds four and five but that’s no excuse for dropping out of plans to watch games across London. Here are our pub and bar recommendations for the next two weeks, as [...]
World’s oldest club rugby fixture back in London THIS WEEK

March 7, 2024

Richmond and Blackheath meet on Friday in what will be the 160th anniversary of the fixture. City A.M. hears how this match, in England’s third tier, is keeping arguments of promotion and relegation in the rugby pyramid alive. Many will look to south west London and see England’s Six Nations clash with Ireland as the [...]
Red Bull F1 boss Horner: Time to draw line under inappropriate behaviour claims

March 7, 2024

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner has insisted it is “time to draw a line” under “inappropriate behaviour” allegations. His remarks in Saudi Arabia come as the employee who initiated an investigation into the Red Bull F1 boss has reportedly been suspended from their role. The accuser has been suspended on full pay, according to [...]
Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou pro boxing records ahead of fight

March 6, 2024

Anthony Joshua says Friday’s fight against Francis Ngannou is “war” as the duo get set to box in Saudi Arabia with both aiming to earn a bout against Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk, who fight in May. There are tentative plans in place for the the winners of each of the two fights to compete [...]
London club AFC Wimbledon to host international rugby at Plough Lane

March 6, 2024

AFC Wimbledon is set to host international rugby this year with the likes of the USA set to descend on Plough Lane in London, it is to be confirmed on Thursday. Hosted by LIT7s, the event will feature the likes of the United States, Ireland, Germany, Jamaica and Uganda across men’s and women’s sevens tournaments [...]
My dad is not a liar! Verstappen defends dad Jos after attack on Red Bull and Horner

March 6, 2024

Max Verstappen has insisted the drama surrounding his Red Bull F1 outfit after team principal Christian Horner’s misconduct hearing and subsequent alleged message leaks is “not good for the team”. The three-time Formula 1 world champion’s opening race win of the season in Bahrain last weekend was overshadowed by the series of controversies surrounding his [...]
Russians BANNED from Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony

March 6, 2024

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics this summer. Their achievements will also be erased from the medal table. It comes as athletes from the two nations will compete as neutrals in France after being vetted by the International Paralympic Committee. The move comes in response [...]

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