Sanctions and sportswashing – The key questions as golf’s rebel series kicks off
The first LIV Golf Invitational Series event gets under way at Centurion Club on Thursday, with six-time major winner Phil Mickelson the star attraction.
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Newcastle back in Sven Botman race as AC Milan decision halts transfer
Newcastle United are set to be back in the hunt for Lille centre-back Sven Botman after AC Milan have reportedly stopped pursuing a move for the Dutchman.
Phil Mickelson Says He Does Not "Condone Human Rights Violations" On Eve Of New Series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the first tournament of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series near London funded by the Gulf kingdom. The six-time major winner confirmed earlier this week he had signed up to play in the new series, saying he also plans to play major events, including next week's US Open. Mickelson has not played since the publication of comments in February in which he criticised the US PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers.
Poulter: LIV Golf not 'controversial' | Ryder Cup future 'unknown'
Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have downplayed the controversy surrounding the LIV Golf Series while admitting they are unsure of their Ryder Cup futures as the pair were quizzed on their involvement in the Saudi-backed tour on Wednesday.
Tyson Fury still in training twice a day despite dismissing latest return rumours
Tyson Fury has been keeping up his usual training routine despite confirming multiple times that he is retiring after beating Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April to retain his world champion status. The 33-year-old has not surrendered his belts yet, however, suggesting that he could well be plotting a return to the ring.
Lebanon-Israel maritime border row: Energy development triggers new regional tensions
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Phil Mickelson breaks silence on controversial involvement in LIV Golf series
Phil Mickelson has broken his silence on his controversial involvement in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series, but refused to confirm or deny if he has been serving a ban.
When are Newcastle United's 2022/23 Premier League fixtures released?
It is safe to say that Newcastle United fans will be anticipating the 22/23 Premier League season far more than they did the 21/22 season. In fact, there's more optimism around a new season than there has been for many, many years, thanks to the club's takeover by Amanda Staveley and the Saudi Arabian PIF Fund and the way Eddie Howe's team finished the season so strongly.