Men's Professional Golf Is Broken... But Is It Fixable? The men's pro game finds itself in an extraordinary tangle as we await details of the PIF/LIV/PGA Tour/DP World Tour 'framework agreement' Golf Monthly · Nov 24, 2023
'The Newcastle United law' is REJECTED, meaning the Magpies can sign Saudi Pro League stars this winter Newcastle United and others are free to loan players between affiliated teams, following a controversial vote over the transfer window this winter FourFourTwo · Nov 21, 2023
Oil-rich Saudi Arabia is shelling out for the world’s top sports, but can Mohammed bin Salman buy himself an auto industry? With Hyundai and tire maker Pirelli setting up plants, the ruler has already struck key deals, but experts doubt the investments are self-sustaining. Fortune · Nov 21, 2023
Lanto Griffin pulls no punches as Rory McIlroy leaves PGA Tour Policy Board, but who should replace him? This veteran pro golfer has strong opinions about who should succeed McIlroy. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 16, 2023
Would You Benefit From a Split Interest Income Trust? If you have a high income, are selling appreciated assets or won the lottery, a split interest income trust could be a boon to you and a designated charity. Kiplinger · Nov 15, 2023
Rory McIlroy Resigns From PGA Tour Board The World No.2 has stepped down from the PGA Tour's board amid the negotiations with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund Golf Monthly · Nov 15, 2023
Report: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ‘not interested’ in running PGA Tour-Saudi PIF’s new commercial entity Looks like NBA Commissioner Adam Silver won’t be trading basketballs for golf balls. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2023
PGA Tour Reveals 'Dozens' Of Potential Investors But Focus Remains On PIF Deal In a memo sent to players, Tour commissioner Jay Monahan reaffirmed the PGA Tour's desire to agree a deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Golf Monthly · Nov 14, 2023
PGA Tour’s Jay Monahan updated players in a memo on Monday’s final board meeting of 2023. Here’s what it said The commish gave an update on negotiations with PIF and the DP World Tour. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2023
Australia to offer residency to Tuvalu citizens displaced by climate change Anthony Albanese announces immigration plan with special visa category for people affected by rising sea levels in the vulnerable Pacific island nation The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2023
Nauru walkout stuns Pacific summit before landmark deal Nauru President David Adeang says he isn't pulling his country from the Pacific Islands Forum, while Australia will offer resettlement to Tuvalu residents. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
Pacific Islands Forum dances around Nauru tensions Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to revisit their unity pact, the Suva Agreement, at their leaders' retreat in the Cook Islands. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
Pacific dancing to Australia's tune on climate, says PM Anthony Albanese has stepped quickly into stride on the Cook Islands as he prepares for crunch talks with Pacific Islands Forum leaders. AAP · Nov 8, 2023
Tiger Woods Makes Latest Jibe At LIV Golf After Launching Jupiter Links TGL Club The 15-time Major winner said he "couldn't figure what the hell was going on" at times when watching the PIF-backed Tour Golf Monthly · Nov 8, 2023
AAP · Nov 8, 2023 Caramel Brownie reports for Kiwi duty at PIF New Zealand is being represented at the Pacific Islands Forum summit this week by two politicians of opposite stripes: Carmel Sepuloni and Gerry Brownlee.
AAP · Nov 7, 2023 Albanese turns focus to Pacific leaders' climate talks Hundreds of leaders, officials and activists are meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands, with climate change a focus of the summit.
Golf Monthly · Nov 7, 2023 Fenway Sports Chief Confirms PGA Tour Talks Amid 'Monster Offer' Report Fenway Sports Group's Chairman confirmed his organization had been in touch with the PGA Tour amid a report of a large offer going in
AAP · Nov 7, 2023 PM faces climate talks heat from Pacific neighbours Anthony Albanese heads to the Pacific Islands Forum as concerns mount on the blue continent about climate change and its nuclear-free status.
Golf Monthly · Nov 6, 2023 Rory McIlroy ‘Sincerely’ Hopes For PGA Tour/PIF Deal To ‘Bring The Game Of Golf Back Together’ The four-time Major winner told CNBC’s Halftime Report he hopes for a deal between the PGA Tour and PIF
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023 Pacific Islands Forum: what is it and why does it matter? Climate change and rising strategic competition among issues facing leaders at region’s most important political gathering
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023 Pacific Islands Forum: four leaders fail to attend as China-US rivalry takes centre stage The US has been racing to reopen embassies and deepen links with Pacific countries in wake of Solomon Islands security pact with China
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 4, 2023 Exclusive: PGA Tour narrows list of potential investors to five, including powerful ‘friends of golf’ From more than a dozen initial suitors, this list of five groups remain in the mix to be the primary investment partner.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023 Clownish populist Infantino is complicit in Saudi Arabia’s colonisation of football Gulf state’s land grab for 2034 World Cup is yet another example of cartoonish Fifa overlord putting self-interest before football
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 NZ PM Luxon unlikely for Pacific Islands Forum Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he won't be able to form a government in time to attend next week's Pacific Islands Forum.
Golf Monthly · Oct 31, 2023 Davis Love III Says ‘Nothing Is Going To Happen Really Fast’ In PGA Tour/PIF Deal Per Golfweek, the 21-time PGA Tour winner isn't expecting a deal to be agreed before the end of the year