The Latest Breaking News from Jamal Khashoggi

Saudis don’t need the money that flows in modern sport, but they do crave the kudos

Their sportswashing seduces players and leagues – and its ultimate target: the policymakers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the west: don’t count on Riyadh

Editorial: The UK has invited Mohammed bin Salman for an official visit. Relying on the kingdom for energy or regional stability is a grave error

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Saudis accused of using Snapchat to promote crown prince and silence critics

Critics say app – partly owned by a Saudi investor – promoting image of Mohammed bin Salman while critical voices are punished

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2023

PGA Tour executives set to be grilled by Congress about deal with PIF, LIV Golf

A pair of PGA Tour executives are set to field questions from members of a Senate subcommittee this morning.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023

PGA Tour chief resigns over "serious concerns" with LIV Golf merger

The PGA Tour signed a shock agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia last month, and the controversy surrounding the deal has seen one board member resign

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

Former AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board, saying he can’t ‘in good conscience’ support Saudi deal

Stephenson’s blistering resignation letter also cited “the U.S. intelligence report concerning Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.” He said there was no board oversight.

Fortune · Jul 10, 2023

Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report

The Washington Post is reporting former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023

This U.S. Senator is worried about the ‘purity’ of golf ahead of next week’s PGA Tour, PIF, LIV Golf hearings

Johnson indicated he would like to see the competitive nature of the PGA Tour remain unchanged by Saudi Arabian involvement.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 7, 2023

Is Saudi Arabia using 'sportswashing' to simply hide its human rights abuses – or is there a bigger strategy at play?

As Saudi Arabia continues to open up internationally, it is yet again in hot water over its human rights record. The current controversy revolves around the kingdom’s increasing presence in the sporting world and accusations of “sportswashing”.

The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023

Saudi leader trying to avoid ‘pariah’ status with LIV-PGA merger, says campaigner

Mohammed bin Salman said to look to repair his reputation after 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2023