Donald Trump’s son-in-law is now linked to the $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts Just what The Sims was missing: direct oversight from a Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner We Got This Covered · Aug 5
Thought leader Eddie Howe runs out of time and ideas at Newcastle In today’s newsletter: The dreaded Jonjo Shelvey vote of confidence, and Jack Grealish hits back The Guardian - UK · Jul 30
European Commission says EA's controversial $55 billion buyout "would not raise competition concerns" and clears it for Saudi-led ownership One step closer to owning Battlefield, The Sims, Mass Effect, and more GamesRadar · Jul 23
EA shareholders approve $55 billion buyout that'll reportedly leave the Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC developer and publisher in $20 billion debt EA expects the deal to go through in Q1 of FY27 GamesRadar · Dec 23, 2025
EA says it will keep creative control as $55B Saudi‑backed takeover looms Electronic Arts is being acquired in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi investment, but the publisher insists its studios will retain creative independence. Windows Central · Nov 4, 2025
EA pinky promises to 'maintain creative control' in its post-buyout era, but the list of 'cultural values' it plans to keep doesn't mean much at all Though I suspect the new owners care a lot more about money than anything else. PC Gamer · Nov 4, 2025
EA's $55 billion acquisition is the biggest leveraged buyout in private equity history. Here's why it has everyone terrified Private equity and PIF investment aren't a reassuring pair. PC Gamer · Oct 1, 2025
Leading Game Maker EA Gets Acquired In Largest All-Cash Take-Private Deal Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) surged past its 52-week high on Monday after announcing it is being acquired in a $55 billion all-cash deal. Benzinga · Sep 29, 2025
EA reportedly nearing $50 billion deal to go private with money from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment fund and a private equity firm, which would "likely be the largest leveraged buyout of all time" The deal could be announced as soon as next week GamesRadar · Sep 26, 2025
Why was Tiger Woods at the White House? Golf legends meets Donald Trump to discuss sport's reunification Golf legend Tiger Woods and President Donald Trump met at the White House to discuss a potential reunification of golf amid the PGA and LIV Golf rift Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
President Trump Meeting With Tiger Woods, Pro Golf Leaders to Discuss Unification It appears all hands are on deck to get a PGA Tour/LIV Golf deal to the finish line. Sports Illustrated · Feb 20, 2025
Report: Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund to Acquire Share of PGA Tour Enterprises Bloomberg reported that LIV Golf's backer would take a 6% interest in the PGA Tour's for-profit arm. Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2024
The Lucid Gravity Has Landed. Here's Why It Needs To Be A Hit I'll tell anyone who will listen that the Lucid Air is, in my humble estimation, pretty much the best electric vehicle you can buy in America today. The only problem is that it's an expensive electric luxury sedan tasked with keeping a promising startup afloat at a time when the market… InsideEVs · Dec 9, 2024
Exclusive: 'Wentworth Club Is Not For Sale' - BMW PGA Championship Host Denies Saudi PIF Sale Report The iconic British club says it is not for sale and has categorically denied a report that it is in talks with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund Golf Monthly · Nov 4, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2024 Rory McIlroy explains what he wants PGA Tour players to learn from Saudi PIF meeting McIlroy wants players to understand that Al-Rumayyan “wants to do the right thing” with an investment in golf.
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund Partners With ATP Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund partners with ATP, sparking discussions in tennis community and signaling new sports diplomacy efforts.
Golf Monthly · Feb 3, 2024 Rory McIlroy Reaffirms PGA Tour-PIF Stance After Call With Jordan Spieth Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth appear to disagree on the potential deal with the Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund
The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023 Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour's policy board McIlroy, a four-time major champion who is the No. 2 golfer in the world, was set to serve in the position until 2024 after joining last year. But he announced his resignation in a letter to the entire board, stating that “professional and personal commitments” caused him to step down.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2023 Former PGA Tour pro known as ‘The Lil Commish’ pens open letter to membership Joe Ogilvie wants the PGA Tour membership to understand the unique position they are in.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 11, 2023 What you need to know from the Senate subcommittee hearing involving PGA Tour-PIF agreement Here are some of the best nuggets we found out during the Senate subcommittee hearing.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 21, 2023 LIV Golf team announces crypto exchange company OKX as first global sponsor Uncertainty swirls around the future of LIV amid the news of a partnership between the PGA Tour and PIF.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 17, 2023 PGA Tour, LIV Golf file motions to drop lawsuits after whirlwind week Both voluntarily dismissed all claims with prejudice, meaning previous claims can't be refiled or pursued.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2023 New York Times moves for all documents to be unsealed in PGA Tour, LIV Golf lawsuits The Times is arguing it is enforcing the public's First Amendment and common law rights to public records.
Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2023 PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi LIV Golf draws Senate panel investigation WASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden notified top officials with the PGA Tour that he’s opening a wide-ranging probe into the PGA’s surprise tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023 Money talks: how Saudi Arabia’s soft power project is shaking up sport Regime wants to use sport for soft power and to improve the lives of its population but has failed to wash away its human rights record