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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Jack Daniel’s and McLaren combine for limited edition whiskey bottle

April 27, 2023

Formula 1 team McLaren and alcohol brand Jack Daniel’s have produced a limited edition whiskey bottle. The struggling F1 outfit – who current hold just 12 points in the 2023 constructor standings – are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Louise McEwen, executive director, brand & marketing, McLaren Racing, said: “We are thrilled to launch [...]
Interview: Formula 1 team Aston Martin optimistic of Baku podium

April 27, 2023

Formula 1, of late, has been a dominance sport, but Aston Martin have forced themselves into the mix and don’t plan on giving up the fight anytime soon. Since Jenson Button’s win for Brawn in 2009, every World Championship has been won by a driver from either Red Bull or Mercedes. Their duopoly has been [...]
Premier League: City beat Arsenal and inch towards title

April 26, 2023

Kevin De Bruyne netted a brace as Manchester City beat Arsenal 4-1 last night in the Premier League to close the gap to their title rivals to just two points. In what many described as the title decider, De Bruyne and John Stones netted before the break before the Belgian midfielder added his second in [...]
Forest fuel survival hopes as Hammers and Chelsea lose in Premier League

April 26, 2023

Nottingham Forest recovered from a one goal deficit to beat Brighton and Hove Albion 3-1 last night to lift themselves out of the relegation zone and keep their Premier League survival hopes alive. The home side went behind at the City Ground to a Facundo Buonanotte goal after Solly March’s effort was saved by Forest [...]
O’Sullivan OUT of World Snooker Championships to ‘most talented snooker player I’ve ever seen’

April 26, 2023

Seven-time world snooker champion Ronnie O’Sullivan’s hopes of an eighth world title will need to wait another year after “The Rocket” was dumped out of this year’s competition at the quarter-final stages. O’Sullivan led Luca Brecel 6-2 and 10-6 but the Belgian fought back to win seven consecutive frames and take the quarter-final 13-10. The Brit [...]
Epsom Derby moved to avoid clash with Manchester derby FA Cup final

April 26, 2023

Horse racing’s iconic Epsom Derby flat race will start earlier than originally scheduled to avoid a clash with the FA Cup final. Both events will take place on Saturday 3 June with the Derby being run at 1:30pm followed by the FA Cup at 3pm. The FA Cup final had been set to kick off around [...]
Bairstow smashes 97 off 88 on return to cricket ahead of Ashes

April 25, 2023

Jonny Bairstow fell just short of a century as the wicketkeeper returned to action for the first time since August ahead of this summer’s Ashes. The Yorkshire middle-order player broke his leg in a freak golfing accident last year having made over 1,000 runs and six centuries in 2022 prior to the fall. Bairstow – [...]
Worcester Warriors set to lose P Share amid sale to Atlas Consortium

April 25, 2023

Troubled former Premiership rugby club Worcester Warriors are set to lose their “P Share” imminently, even if their sale is finalised next week, say administrators. The side’s future has been in doubt since entering administration in September, and preferred bidder the Atlas consortium has been told it must complete a buyout by 2 May. In [...]
Why 2023 is the year of the litmus test for women’s rugby, cricket and football

April 24, 2023

On Saturday afternoon more than 50,000 fans will descend on Twickenham Stadium to not only watch England’s final match of the Women’s Six Nations against France but also be part of history. Because the fixture is set to smash all previous records for attendances at a women’s rugby match and set a new standard in [...]
Stellini sacked: What Levy said as Tottenham Hotspur switch manager AGAIN

April 24, 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Cristian Stellini from his duties as interim manager after his side were humiliated 6-1 by Newcastle United on Sunday. Spurs conceded five goals inside the opening 21 minutes at St James’ Park in a thrashing at the hands of Eddie Howe’s men. Ryan Mason will take over at the Tottenham Hotspur [...]

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