Saudi golf rebels WILL be allowed to play in the Olympics
The IOC have no plans to ban the Saudi tour golf rebels from competing at the Olympics in another sign of the division that has gripped the sport.
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International football icon Paul Pogba becomes brand ambassador for Islamic Fintech company
LONDON: French footballer Paul Pogba has joined Wahed Inc., a global Islamic Fintech company, as an investor and brand ambassador. The 2018 World Cup champ joins current brand ambassadors UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his team of mixed martial arts fighters.
Zidane close to joining PSG as coach: reports
PARIS: French champions Paris Saint-Germain are near to reaching an agreement for Zinedine Zidane to replace Mauricio Pochettino as coach, French media reported on Friday. According to radio station Europe 1, an agreement in principle is in place between the club and 49-year-old Zidane for the former Real Madrid boss to join ahead of the new season. Contacted by AFP, a PSG source refused to confirm or deny the reports.
Andy Murray beats Tsitsipas for 1st top 5 win since 2016
STUTTGART: Andy Murray claimed his biggest win more than five years on Friday when he defeated top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (4), 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the Stuttgart Open. The 35-year-old Murray saved a set point in the first set against the fifth-ranked Tsitsipas and powered on to claim his first win over an opponent ranked in the top five since beating Novak Djokovic at the World Tour Finals in London in November 2016. That was also the last year he reached a grass-court singles final as he became Wimbledon champion for the second time.
Former US Open champion DeChambeau joins LIV Golf series
Former US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau on Friday became the latest big name to sign up to the rebel LIV Golf Series, the organisers announced.
Karrie Webb is concerned over LIV Golf’s impact on women
Seven-time major winner and World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb expressed concern about how the controversial new LIV Golf tour, which kicked off its first event on Thursday in London, will impact women’s golf.
Eddie Hearn ‘comfortable’ with Anthony Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia
Promoter Eddie Hearn is ready for the backlash but comfortable with his decision as Anthony Joshua’s world heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk is set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Bryson DeChambeau officially signs on with LIV Golf Invitational Series
Bryson DeChambeau has officially signed on with the LIV Golf Invitational Series, the circuit announced Friday.