The New York Times – Sports:
The team had a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia to follow a 2-0 loss to Japan. In more ways than one, they were atypical of the send-off matches in World Cup years.
Category: Saudi Arabia
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Sundance Liked Her Documentary, ‘Jihad Rehab,’ Until Muslim Critics Didn’t
The New York Times – Film:
The film festival gave Meg Smaker’s “Jihad Rehab” a coveted spot in its 2022 lineup, but apologized after an outcry over her race and her approach.
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Usyk’s Heavyweight Win Sets Up Fury Showdown or More Boxing Messiness
The New York Times – Sports:
Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua and dedicated his fight to Ukraine, his home country at war with Russia. He wants to fight Tyson Fury, who looms as a retired champion with unclear plans.
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Usyk and Joshua to Resettle Heavyweight Picture with Saudi Arabia as Backdrop
The New York Times – Sports:
Oleksandr Usyk surprised the boxing world when he upset Anthony Joshua in their first bout. Then, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and maneuvering within boxing led to a rematch in Saudi Arabia.
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Heavyweight Boxers, Usyk and Joshua, Rematch in Saudi Arabia
The New York Times – Sports:
Oleksandr Usyk surprised the boxing world when he upset Anthony Joshua in their first bout. Then, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and maneuvering within boxing led to a rematch in Saudi Arabia.
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Trump Criticizes PGA Tour and Praises Saudis for Backing LIV Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The former president, who is hosting two LIV Golf events, including one this week at his course in Bedminster, N.J., made the remarks before teeing off in the pro am.
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Why Do LIV Golfers Struggle to Explain Why They Left the PGA Tour?
The New York Times – Sports:
The latest golfers to join the Saudi-backed series were vague and defensive in the face of hard questions about guaranteed money and human-rights issues.
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Furious at LIV Golf Defections, British Open Could Change Entry Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
The R&A’s chief executive issued a stark warning to the players and did little to disguise his disdain for the new Saudi-backed series.
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PGA Tour’s Fight With LIV Golf Reaches Justice Department
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with the breakaway LIV Golf Series.