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Tag: Saudi Arabia

Fans in vibrant outfits and sombreros holding a Mexico scarf and flag at a soccer event.
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

United as one: Fans of Mexico’s national soccer team take over State Farm Stadium

by Damian Goacher Jul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025

GLENDALE – Fans filled the red seats of State Farm Stadium full of energy as they cheered for their country’s success. They wore flags on their backs, ensuring there would be no confusion behind their loyalty. The wave was also on display – a movement the Mexican community popularized at the 1986 World Cup. Whether […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver's (left to right) partnership with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to launch the Basketball Africa League in 2019, alongside the merger between Saudi-backed LIV Golf, led by Greg Norman, and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, underscores the ethical issues faced by sports organizations. (Illustration by Aryton Temcio/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Profit vs. principles: Sports and politics collision creates controversy, opportunity

by Adnan Alam Oct 31, 2024Dec 20, 2024
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said the organization's decision to merge with LIV Golf was "in the best interest of all of the members of the PGA Tour." (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Money, Politics, Sports

LIV Golf, PGA Tour merger bring money, power and ethics to forefront

by Adnan Alam Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Phil Mickelson, 16 others suspended from PGA Tour for playing in Saudi-backed league

by Adnan Alam Jun 9, 2022Jun 11, 2022
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Where’s Phil? Six-time majors champion Mickelson misses Masters for first time since 1994

by Adnan Alam Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
Posted inEditor's Picks, Next Gen

Veterans Day Parade grand marshal reflects on experience as a chief nurse during Operation Desert Storm

by Adnan Alam Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021

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