Apple, Amazon pass on media rights to Saudi-backed LIV WSJ
Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc have both passed on the media rights to the LIV Golf tournament, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Man Utd: 337-game star 'pretty obviously' down Ten Hag's pecking order
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has lost his place at the top of the pecking order for the central striker role thanks to Marcus Rashford enjoying ‘a new lease of life’ at Old Trafford, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
Shane Lowry: Golf risks alienating fans with disgusting amount of money involved
Shane Lowry believes the “disgusting” amounts of money in professional golf risks alienating fans and that he “never contemplated” joining LIV Golf as he feels it is bad for the game.
Lowry: I 'misjudged the room' on Saudi event comments
Shane Lowry says he regrets his comments in defence of his decision to play the Saudi International, as he reiterated his opposition to the LIV Golf Tour.
Tennis-Federer to retire from the sport after next week’s Laver Cup
DUBAI: Swiss tennis great Roger Federer announced his retirement from the sport on Thursday, saying next week’s Laver Cup will be his final ATP tournament.“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form.
Greg Norman says LIV Golf circuit has 'no interest' in truce with rival PGA Tour
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — As LIV Golf prepares to stage its fifth tournament, which is outside of Chicago this week, CEO and commissioner Greg Norman said the upstart circuit has no desire to talk with the rival PGA Tour about a truce.
Benzema doubtful, Griezmann reduced to sub for Madrid derby
BARCELONA, Spain: Barring a quick recovery for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema or a change of strategy by Atlético Madrid, Sunday’s Spanish capital derby will be played mostly without the rivals’ leading stars. Benzema is expected to miss the match at Atlético after being sidelined last week with a right leg injury he picked up in the 3-0 win at Celtic in the Champions League. But the hosts could likewise be without goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who is also injured, while once again it seems likely that forward Antoine Griezmann will be limited to playing the final half hour because of a dispute between Atlético and Barcelona regarding his loan deal.
Saudi Crown Prince unveils National Gaming and Esports Strategy
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud unveiled the National Gaming and Esports Strategy on Thursday. The strategy marks the beginning of a new era towards leading the sector and making the country a global hub for the gaming industry by 2030, according to state news agency SPA.