‘Not a lot we can do about human rights’: Newcastle fans cheer takeover
Some left work early and others skipped school. They gathered around a statue of their idol, the late Sir Bobby Robson, and when the news…
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Newcastle United Q&A: who is taking over and why are they controversial?
Who is taking over Newcastle United?A consortium of PIF, PCP Capital Partners and RB Sports & Media are taking over the Premier League club from…
Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price entering player assistance program
Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has voluntarily entered the NHL/NHL Players’ Association joint player assistance program, a stunning announcement Thursday less than a week before start…
Saudi-backed Newcastle takeover as much about status as sportswashing
From heavyweight boxing to horse racing, from wrestling events to a grand prix; Saudi Arabia’s association with sport has become an integral, and contentious, part…
New rule in Britain will end practice of sending former racehorses to abattoirs
Horses trained and entered to race in Britain must be signed out of the human food chain in their passports from 1 January 2022, in…
Newcastle’s Saudi takeover will cause faux morality of football to collapse
Welcome, Mohammed bin Salman, to the billionaire boys club. No need to wipe your feet. Although maybe, on reflection, do wash your hands. Those damned…
Nevada judge recommends dismissal of Cristiano Ronaldo rape case
A magistrate judge in Nevada has sided with Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers against a woman who sued the footballer after saying he raped her in Las…