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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Yorkshire suspended from hosting England matches over race fallout

November 4, 2021

Yorkshire County Cricket club (YCCC) have been suspended from being able to host international matches, the England and Wales Cricket board (ECB) announced yesterday. In response to Yorkshire’s handling of the Azeem Rafiq race report, the ECB have said financial sanctions may be considered as well as any future consideration for the Headingley Stadium to [...]
McLaren launch Extreme E livery as they announce new driver

November 3, 2021

McLaren Racing have launched their Extreme E livery on a day which also saw the the motorsport group announce Emma Gilmour as their new driver. Unveiled at a Cop26 event by the Prince of Wales, the livery will feature as motorsport giant enters the sustainable racing series. On becoming McLaren’s first female driver, Gilmour said: [...]
Sponsors quit Yorkshire over club’s handling of race report

November 3, 2021

Emerald Publishing have become the latest brand to disassociate themselves with Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) following the club’s handling of racism claims made by Azeem Rafiq. In a statement, Emerald Publishing said: “We have taken the decision to remove our brand association with YCCC and Headingley Stadium. “We do not tolerate any form of [...]
Cherries on top: Bournemouth and Scott Parker the perfect match

November 3, 2021

Tonight on the south coast, AFC Bournemouth will be looking to continue a start to the Championship season that has gone from impressive to record-breaking. Heading into their match against struggling Preston North End, the Cherries have amassed 37 points from their opening 15 games, with a positive goal difference of 18. That’s the best [...]
Captain Kohli deserves better at the T20 World Cup

November 2, 2021

Not since 2010 have India played three and lost three in the Super stage of a T20 World Cup. Back then they were toppled, in their group of four, by the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Australia. It was nothing but humiliating. Tomorrow, depending on the result of their pivotal match with Afghanistan, they could [...]
Five things: Derby day win for Sarries as Ford shines for Tigers

October 31, 2021

Derby day victory for Saracens as domestic action continued, internationals returned and George Ford shined in five things we’ve learned. Derby day delight Yesterday the London bragging rights were up for grabs as Harlequins hosted Saracens at the Stoop. In their 22-29 win over their rivals, Sarries showed their skill in controlling their opposition and [...]
The November international window helps and hinders rugby

October 29, 2021

November to northern hemisphere rugby fans is equivalent to being a child in the world’s biggest toy shop. The domestic leagues are in full flow and the prospect of continental club rugby is on the horizon, but to top it off the best of the world’s international sides come to Europe for autumn tours. Windows [...]
T20 World Cup: Five things we’ve learned as England roll on

October 27, 2021

England comfortably overcame Bangladesh by eight wickets today in Abu Dhabi. Having chosen to bat first, the Tigers were restricted to a score of 124-9 before England wrapped up the game with over five overs to spare. Here’s five things we learned from the match. 50 not out Jason Roy featured prominently in England’s chase [...]
New stadium in Cornwall could change the sporting landscape

October 27, 2021

For a region boasting a population of 550,000, it has long been an anomaly that Cornwall lacks a large-scale sports stadium. That could begin to change today, however, as a decision at today’s Budget could set in motion a series of events resulting in a major shift of Cornwall’s sporting landscape. The Stadium for Cornwall [...]
Bangladesh can spring into life and shock England tomorrow

October 26, 2021

Bangladesh’s journey to the wicket at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi tomorrow has been a lot more arduous than that of their opponents England. But the Tigers are no strangers to Twenty20 upsets this year and will throw themselves at the No1 side when they meet at the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh face [...]

Advertising at World Cup: Levi’s genius, hydration breaks and dodging rules

Advertising at World Cup: Levi’s genius, hydration breaks and dodging rules

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