Matt Hardy, City A.M. Journalist Profile

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O2 Arena owners: Lions announcement future of sport in London

2 days ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Monday 12 May 2025 8:00 am | Updated: Friday 09 May 2025 2:41 pm O2 Arena owners: Lions announcement future of sport in London Deputy Sports Editor LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Ugo Monye and Lee McKenzie speak with Andy Farrell, Head Coach of British & Irish Lions and Ieuan Evans, Chair and Tour Manager of British & Irish Lions during British & Irish Lions squad and captain announcement at Indigo at The O2 Arena on May 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Last...
IPL suspended as PSL moved to UAE over India-Pakistan 'war'

5 days ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Friday 09 May 2025 10:51 am | Updated: Friday 09 May 2025 10:52 am IPL suspended as PSL moved to UAE over India-Pakistan ‘war’ Deputy Sports Editor DHARAMSALA, INDIA – MAY 08: Spectators leave the stands after authorities evacuated the stadium during the 2025 IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on May 08, 2025, in Dharamsala, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended while the...
Premiership run-in: Saints and Bath will impact top four

5 days ago | cityam.com | Ollie Phillips |Matt Hardy

Friday 09 May 2025 10:00 am | Updated: Friday 09 May 2025 9:28 am Premiership run-in: Saints and Bath will impact top four Look at the Premiership table and you’ll see that the top team and Challenge Cup finalists Bath are 15 points clear of second-placed Leicester Tigers, and Champions Cup finalists Northampton Saints are 17 points safe from dropping out of the top eight. Look at the Premiership table and you’ll see that the top team and Challenge Cup finalists Bath are 15 points clear of...
Chelsea Women sign Skoda as first back of shirt sponsor

6 days ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Thursday 08 May 2025 3:30 pm | Updated: Thursday 08 May 2025 11:22 am Chelsea Women sign Skoda as first back of shirt sponsor Deputy Sports Editor Chelsea Women will get their first ever back of shirt partner after signing an extension to its partnership with Skoda. Chelsea Women will get their first ever back of shirt partner after signing an extension to its partnership with Skoda. The Czech brand’s UK arm will don the back of the Chelsea shirts, effective immediately, having first...
British and Irish Lions launch takes heritage brand into modern age at O2

6 days ago | cityam.com | Will Taylor |Matt Hardy

Thursday 08 May 2025 2:00 pm | Updated: Wednesday 07 May 2025 6:47 pm British and Irish Lions launch takes heritage brand into modern age at O2 Associate PR Director - DawBell The British and Irish Lions have followed in Formula 1’s footsteps in hosting launch events in London and it’s dragged a heritage brand into the modern era, writes Will Taylor. The British and Irish Lions have followed in Formula 1’s footsteps in hosting launch events in London and it’s dragged a heritage brand into the...
New Zealand Rugby post £8.7m loss months after Ineos saga

6 days ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Thursday 08 May 2025 12:01 pm | Updated: Thursday 08 May 2025 10:38 am New Zealand Rugby post £8.7m loss months after Ineos saga Deputy Sports Editor New Zealand Rugby has posted a third consecutive loss despite the firm – which encompasses the All Blacks – achieving record income. New Zealand Rugby has posted a third consecutive loss despite the firm – which encompasses the All Blacks – achieving record income. A NZ$19.5m (£8.7m) loss for 2024 follows losses of NZ$8.9m (£4m) and NZ$47m...
Saudi Arabia's PIF sponsors new $13m prize golf series

6 days ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Thursday 08 May 2025 10:06 am Saudi Arabia’s PIF sponsors new $13m prize golf series Deputy Sports Editor The Saudi Arabia investment vehicle the Public Investment Fund (PIF) is to be the title sponsor of a revamped golf programme. The PIF Global Series will replace the Aramco Team Series and will have a total prize pot of $13m. The PIF Global Series will span five events on the Ladies European Tour (LET) – the Aramco Korea Championship, PIF London Championship, Aramco Houston Championship,...
What price do you put on London 2040 Olympics and 2029 athletics meet?

6 days ago | cityam.com | Ed Warner |Matt Hardy

Thursday 08 May 2025 7:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 07 May 2025 2:06 pm What price do you put on London 2040 Olympics and 2029 athletics meet?
Crystal Palace co-owner Textor's firm hit with strike-off notice

1 week ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Wednesday 07 May 2025 4:34 pm | Updated: Wednesday 07 May 2025 4:35 pm Crystal Palace co-owner Textor’s firm hit with strike-off notice Deputy Sports Editor Leading Crystal Palace shareholder John Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings company has been slapped with a strike-off notice, in an apparent blow to his hopes of an IPO. Leading Crystal Palace shareholder John Textor’s Eagle Football Holdings company has been slapped with a strike-off notice, in an apparent blow to his hopes of an IPO. A...
BBC to show Queen's Club tennis after striking new TV deal

1 week ago | cityam.com | Matt Hardy

Wednesday 07 May 2025 2:22 pm | Updated: Wednesday 07 May 2025 2:23 pm BBC to show Queen’s Club tennis after striking new TV deal Deputy Sports Editor The BBC has agreed a three-year deal with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to show the iconic HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club. The BBC has agreed a three-year deal with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to show the iconic HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club. BBC Sport will continue to broadcast from the Fulham venue, which will include a...