WTA names new host for year-end Finals after Riyadh exit Charlotte, North Carolina will host at least three events from the 2027 edition onwards The Independent UK · Sep 16
Saudi Arabia considers merging EA with Savvy Games Group Madden, Pokémon Go, and Monopoly Go could share an owner. Dot Esports · Sep 10
McIlroy warns tours have ‘decisions to make’ as LIV Golf exodus edges closer Rory McIlroy believes traditional tours will soon have ‘decisions to make’ as a player exodus from LIV Golf edges closer The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Saudi’s Humain is planning an IPO and a $2.5 billion fund to fuel its expansion plans In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief. Fortune · Sep 9
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of planned restructuring LIV Golf has begun bankruptcy proceedings as it seeks to restructure under a proposed player-first ownership model. The National (Scotland) · Sep 9
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection Under LIV Golf’s bankruptcy filing, players who had previously signed contracts with the breakaway league such as Jon Rahm will be free to leave The Independent UK · Sep 8
Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missile A statement by Pacific leaders expressing concern over China's missile test is being viewed as a sign of pragmatism as nations walk a diplomatic tightrope. AAP · Sep 3
Pacific leaders thrash out stance behind closed doors Pacific Islands Forum hosts Palau says it is determined to pursue a regional-wide condemnation of China for its recent missile test. AAP · Sep 3
Nauru to be endorsed as next Pacific Islands Forum host The next string of Pacific Islands Forum hosts are now set: New Zealand in 2027, Nauru in 2028, Marshall Islands in 2029 and in 2031, French Polynesia. AAP · Sep 2
Australia backs climate 'talkfest' despite leader snubs Critics of the planned turnout to the Pacific pre-COP are being "really disrespectful" to the region's aspirations for the summit, Anthony Albanese says. AAP · Sep 1
US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining Deep sea mining is deeply controversial across the Pacific but the US and New Zealand are teaming up to fund a Cook Islands port to aid the practice. AAP · Sep 1
Taiwan defends role at Pacific summit as China rages Australia has backed the right of Pacific nations to set their own rules after China raised opposition to Taiwan's presence at the forum summit in Palau. AAP · Aug 31
Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits. AAP · Aug 30
Pacific summit underway in Palau without key leaders Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Pat Conroy are leading Australia's diplomatic effort at this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. AAP · Aug 30
FourFourTwo · Aug 29 How Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle made his name as Asia's Brian Clough The new Newcastle United boss was a relative unknown in England when he landed the Magpies job this summer
Golf Monthly · Aug 26 Does He Want To Break Free? Tyrrell Hatton Sheds Light On LIV Future After Queen Song Controversy The Englishman responded to questions about his future ahead of a return to the DP World Tour at this week's Husqvarna British Masters at The Belfry
Golf Monthly · Aug 24 LIV Golf 1.0 'Failed To Create A Product That Enough Golf Fans Truly Cared About' With LIV Golf 1.0 now consigned to the history books, we reflect on the tour's successes and failures...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 Premier League 2026-27 preview No 17: Newcastle After the departure of the manager and some of their best players, fans on Tyneside are braced for a transitional season at best
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 Jared Kushner and Saudi Buyout of EA Could Destroy 'The Sims' as a Safe Space for Queer Diversity Jared Kushner and Saudi Arabia now own EA, putting The Sims' LGBTQ+ legacy under scrutiny as queer players fear the game could lose its status as a safe space.
GamesRadar · Aug 19 EA staff fear new Saudi Arabia owners will police their games: "Projects just won't get signed because they don't align explicitly with what the Saudi government wants" "It's certainly hard to feel good about being bought out by a regime that's very much at odds with progressive society"
Golf Monthly · Aug 18 Can LIV Golf Survive Without Jon Rahm? Speculation continues to mount over Jon Rahm's future with LIV Golf, so can the league survive without him?
Golf Monthly · Aug 13 What Next For Jon Rahm? Jon Rahm is likely weighing up his future with the option of committing to LIV Golf 2.0 or seeking a PGA Tour return
Golf Monthly · Aug 9 PIF London Championship Prize Money Payout 2026: How Much Does The Winner Earn At Centurion Club? Check out what's up for grabs at this week's PIF London Championship, which is one five PIF-backed tournaments on the Ladies European Tour calendar
Sports Illustrated · Aug 6 SI:AM | LIV Golf’s Plan to Stay Alive After Landing New Investor The upstart golf tour says it has a plan in place to fund operations for next year and beyond.
Golf Monthly · Aug 6 'I Always Thought It Was A Non-Starter' - Former Ryder Cup Captain Not A Fan Of 'Contrived' LIV Golf Tony Jacklin says a "contrived" LIV Golf was a "non-starter" in his mind, while adding that the massive influx of cash in the sport has turned him off modern pro golf