By: Matt Hardy

Deputy Sports Editor - City AM Matt is the Deputy Sports Editor covering sport, the business of sport and the politics of sport. He covers the likes of football, rugby, cricket, Formula 1, golf and tennis.

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Tom Curry fiasco: Fans must let due process run its course and refrain from launching vile attacks

October 26, 2023

Far too much of this week’s X (formerly Twitter) timeline was full of abuse towards England flanker Tom Curry, for following through what he thought was a racial slur directed towards him and reporting it – something we should encourage. During Saturday’s Rugby World Cup match between England and South Africa, which the Springboks won [...]
England loss to Sri Lanka their fourth ODI World Cup defeat in five

October 26, 2023

England suffered yet another humiliating defeat at the Cricket World Cup, this time at the hands of Sri Lanka. Having lost three of their four matches heading into the battle in Bangalore, including a record defeat to South Africa, England needed a win to begin building hope towards the semi-finals in India. But England were [...]
Newcastle signing Tonali to miss Euro 2024 over gambling ban

October 26, 2023

Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali has been banned for 10 months by his national side’s football governing body for breaching betting rules. Gambling campaigners have said the 23-year-old deserves “empathy and support” for his addiction. “An agreement has been reached between the federal prosecutor and Sandro Tonali,” Italian football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele [...]
Manchester United post Premier League record £648m revenue figure but make loss

October 26, 2023

Manchester United have posted Premier League record revenue figures of £648.4m for the year ending June 30. It marks a 11 per cent rise from the previous year but the club have made a loss of £42.1m for the same period. The results come as the club edge closer to a deal with Ineos founder [...]
Key day for Wimbledon expansion plans as London council hears case with local NIMBY opposition

October 26, 2023

The plans which could see the famous Wimbledon grounds vastly expand will be considered today at a committee meeting. Merton Council will later today consider the plans which would see the All England Club almost triple in side. If the expansion plans were successful, Wimbledon would add 38 new courts meaning qualifying competitions could take [...]
Everton could be on minus points if points deduction for fair play enforced

October 25, 2023

The Premier League has recommended a 12-point deduction be slapped on Everton in relation to breaches of Financial Fair Play Regulations. Reports in the Telegraph suggest that the independent commission that rules on financial breaches has been told to impose a heavy sanction. The Merseyside club were referred by the Premier League to the commission [...]
UK Athletics announce Olympic cycle funding for 67 track and field stars

October 25, 2023

UK Athletics are plotting successful Paris 2024 and LA 2028 Olympic Games with its latest funding round throwing cash at 17 “podium potential” athletes. A total of 67 athletes have been handed funding heading into the Olympic year and each individual has been categorised into one of “podium, potential, relay and confirmation”. Those with the [...]
Eoin Morgan: England Cricket World Cup match battle for redemtion

October 25, 2023

England’s 2019 Cricket World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan has said today’s match against Sri Lanka can put head coach Matthew Mott and his men on a path of redemption having opened their campaign with three losses in four matches. England opened their tournament in India with a loss to New Zealand before beating Bangladesh. [...]
Sale launch strong defence of Curry as England star handed 50th cap amid Mbonambi race row

October 25, 2023

Sale Sharks have issued a strong statement in support of their England international Tom Curry, who is at the centre of a race row involving South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. In a powerful statement, Sale said: “Sale Sharks’ owners, players, coaches and staff are absolutely appalled by the nature and level of disgusting abuse directed [...]
Rugby World Cup expansion welcome but err on the side of caution

October 25, 2023

In the depths of the destructive World Rugby announcement that is set to partition the best rugby teams from the aspiring ones there was one shining light: the 2027 World Cup will have 24 teams rather than 20. It is a move that has been long called for and should at least ease the pain [...]

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