FIA president wants more teams and fewer races October 9, 2023 FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted the sport should have fewer races and more teams amid reports of the potential inclusion of Andretti on the grid from 2025. The US outfit passed initial tests but must now get the approval of a multitude of other stakeholders, including teams, if it is to take its [...]
France will not take “slightest risk” with star Dupont at World Cup October 9, 2023 France have insisted that it would be “unthinkable” not to treat Antoine Dupont’s potential return to international rugby this weekend with the greatest of care. The Les Bleus No9 was forced off injured against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup where scans showed he had broken his cheekbone. But just three weeks and an inserted [...]
McLaren close gap on Aston Martin as champion Verstappen wins 14th race October 8, 2023 Max Verstappen won his first race since being crowned a three-time world champion on Saturday as McLaren inflicted a huge team standing points shift on rivals Aston Martin in Qatar. Dutchman Verstappen won in the Middle East having been confirmed as world champion after Saturday’s sprint race. McLaren duo Oscar Piastri – who finished second [...]
Arsenal 1-0 Man City: Arteta hails courage and “big ones” of Gunners October 8, 2023 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the courage and “big ones” of his side after they earned their first Premier League win over Manchester City since 2015. Gabriel Martinelli – who was a surprise inclusion after a hamstring injury last month – netted the winner for the Gunners after his shot in the 86th minute deflected [...]
Lin wins Aramco Team Series Hong Kong after typhoon hits event October 8, 2023 Xiyu Lin overcame Jin Young Ko in a playoff at the Hong Kong Golf Club yesterday after a typhoon caused havoc at the Aramco Team Series event. China’s Lin and South Korea’s Ko were level on 11-under-par after 36 holes before the local government issued a “T8” alert in response to Typhoon Koinu and the [...]
‘Test match animal’ Underhill ready for Rugby World Cup, says Sinfield October 8, 2023 England defence coach Kevin Sinfield has described Sam Underhill as a “Test match animal” after the flanker was added to the national squad ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final this weekend. The back-row has 27 England caps and joins the set-up in place of Jack Willis, who has left France injured. England already qualified [...]
England’s supposed rebuild is yet to establish rock solid foundations October 8, 2023 England came just metres away from an historic defeat at the hands of Samoa last night at the Rugby World Cup, and it would have been a loss they deserved. Steve Borthwick’s men were all over the place, struggling in the midfield and unable to take the chances they were given. The 18-17 victory in [...]
England v Samoa: 10 Rugby World Cup facts ahead of kick-off October 7, 2023 England take on Samoa knowing they are through to the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. Here are 10 facts about the two sides ahead of their clash on Saturday. 10 Rugby World Facts
Can Max Verstappen win the F1 title this weekend? October 7, 2023 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is closing in on a third consecutive Formula 1 world championship, and he can seal it this weekend in Qatar. Despite there being five races after this weekend, the Dutchman can wrap up the title before lights out on Sunday. Here’s how. Saturday sees the return of the sprint race, a [...]
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup in London October 5, 2023 It is the final weekend of fixtures in the pool stages of this Rugby World Cup and bars and pubs across London are waiting to be graced with your presence. Here’s where City A.M. are watching this weekend. Tyrwhitt Arms Charles Tyrwhitt, whose ambassadors include former England internationals Matt Dawson and Jason Robinson, occasionally open [...]