Saudi Arabia set to host winter World Cup in 2034

Photos: Hail blankets Saudi Arabian desert creating winter-like landscape

World - Yahoo News - November 13

A Staggering Number of Workers Have Reportedly Died While Building Saudi Arabia’s 100-Mile Skyscraper

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Stakes high as women’s tennis becomes huge propaganda tool for Saudi Arabia | Tumaini Carayol

Hosting the women’s tennis tour’s flagship event in Saudi Arabia shows how sport’s balance of power has shifted. Before Carlos Alcaraz dismounted from the podium after his post-match interview in ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Coco Gauff Said She ‘Probably Wouldn’t Come Back’ to Saudi Arabia Without Change

The tennis star is considering not returning to the country to compete until more progress is made.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Tim Henman hits out as embarrassing crowd of 400 watch women’s finals in Saudi Arabia

Tim Henman has become the latest tennis legend to question the staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, although his concerns focused less on sportswashing than the absence of spectators in the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Coco Gauff earns record £3.7m after winning WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia

Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Silicon Valley's General Catalyst makes first investment into Saudi Arabia through fintech Lean Technologies

Saudi Arabia's fintech startups have raised over $1.84 billion in venture capital investments since 2018, according to the kingdom's SME authority.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Long-time CEO of NEOM exits as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects

Nadhmi al-Nasr, the long-time chief executive of the $500 billion NEOM mega-project at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s drive to diversify away from oil, has departed, NEOM said on Tuesday without ...

Australia squander chances before late reprieve in 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia

Stalemate tightens World Cup qualifying group Disallowed goal denies visitors barely deserved win It was a funny game, Australia’s 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Saudi Arabia on Thursday ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

CEO in Charge of Saudi Arabia’s 100-Mile Skyscraper Out After Allegations of Mass Employee Death

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Celtic to host Rangers in SWPL Cup semi-finals

Holders Rangers will take on Celtic in the SWPL Cup semi-finals, with Hibernian facing Aberdeen in the other last-four tie.

Bill Burr set to host ‘SNL’ after the 2024 presidential election

Comedian Bill Burr will serve as “Saturday Night Live” host for the second time in his career and the 2024 presidential election is definitely on his mind.

Kane keen to carry on beyond 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane says the 2026 Fifa World Cup may not be his last international tournament.

England have 'tools' to win World Cup - Carsley

Lee Carsley believes England and new manager Thomas Tuchel are in "a good position" to win the 2026 World Cup.

Big questions from CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying

After the latest frantic burst of games, what are the big questions hanging over South American teams?

Sports - ESPN - November 20

FIFA donates $50m for Qatar World Cup legacy

FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund for social programmes on Wednesday in collaboration with 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Lula launches alliance to combat world hunger as Brazil hosts G20

Summit’s first day notable for frosty meeting of far-right Argentinian leader Javier Milei and leftwing host. The president of Brazil , Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , has opened the G20 meeting in ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Regan Smith breaks another world record to close World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown's world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

First College Football Playoff rankings set for reveal with host of unbeaten and 1-loss teams in mix

The College Football Playoff selection committee will release its first rankings of the season on Tuesday night

Sports - ABC News - November 5

2024 NBA Cup scores, takeaways: Joel Embiid already rethinking plan; Hawks, Blazers as potential Cinderellas?

The NBA's second in-season tournament tipped off Tuesday, and there are already some intriguing possibilities

Sports - CBS Sports - November 13

Swiatek helps Poland oust host Spain from Billie Jean King Cup Finals, Britain beats Germany

Iga Swiatek has beaten Paula Badosa in three sets and Poland has knocked out host Spain 2-0 in the opening round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga

Sports - ABC News - November 15

'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain

Sports - ABC News - November 17

MLS Cup Playoffs, schedule matchups: Who can host finals, NYCFC vs. Red Bulls headline weekend action

A handful of first-round upsets leaves the West in control of who will be hosting the final this year

Sports - CBS Sports - November 22

Mother of cinematographer killed on set of 'Rust' boycotts its world premiere

Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland, three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

England beaten by Spain in Women's U17 World Cup semi

England suffer a 3-0 defeat against defending champions Spain in the semi-finals of the Women's Under-17s World Cup.

Scott beats Marchand to World Cup 200m free title

Great Britain's Duncan Scott beats France's Olympic star Leon Marchand to win the men's 200m freestyle at the short course World Cup.

Club World Cup: No player rest days after WCQs

Teams competing in next year's FIFA Club World Cup must arrive in the United States three to five days before their first game, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Farrell confident history will add spice to All Blacks World Cup rematch

Spat between Sexton and Ioane has added another layer of intrigue to first meeting since 2023 quarter-final . In Ireland we have a curious custom of thanking the bus driver when he or she pulls up ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually

Controversy remains over Saudi Arabia’s 2034 bid The 54-year-old was re-elected Fifa president last year Gianni Infantino will avoid any scrutiny of the controversial decision to give the 2034 ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

UEFA Nations League: What's at stake, 2026 World Cup qualifying impact

The UEFA Nations League group stage is coming to a close, with much more at stake than you might think.

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Why next five days are key to Scots' World Cup hopes

The Nations League matches with Croatia and Poland could determined Scotland's World Cup hopes. Here's why...

George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year.

FIFA unveils innovative and transformative 24-karat Club World Cup trophy

The winner of the tournament, which begins next June in the U.S., will receive a golden trophy that can transform from a shield into a multifaceted and orbital structure.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

With a World Cup the aim, will Tuchel stick with England’s Carsley Kids? | David Hytner

Eight youngsters were given debuts by the interim manager but Thomas Tuchel will be in a hurry on the road to 2026. Call them Lee Carsley’s Kids. There were eight of them, each given an England ...