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LIV Golf's aim was to 'destroy' us, says European tour CEO

LIV Golf wanted to “destroy” the European tour, the head of the worldwide circuit has said as he prepares to welcome back many of the players who defected to the Saudi-funded breakaway league over the past four years.The professional golfing landscape was upended by the formation of LIV, which took some of the top stars from the European and PGA Tours after they accepted huge sums by PIF — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund that bankrolled the project.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Longtime fan Rafael Nadal offered role on Real Madrid's board of directors

MADRID (AP) — Tennis great and longtime fan Rafael Nadal was offered a spot on Real Madrid’s board of directors on Wednesday — adding a role at his beloved soccer club to his retirement plans after leaving the tour two years ago.“I want to thank president Florentino Pérez and the board,” Nadal said on social media, next to a photo of him wearing a full Madrid kit as a kid.

Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Jodie Burrage offered support by WTA after death threats and online abuse

British player sent abusive messages after defeat in India WTA says ‘staff in Chennai offering Jodie support’ The WTA has offered additional support to Jodie Burrage after she received death threats and online abuse following a first-round defeat at a tournament in India on Tuesday. Burrage shared a raft of abusive messages sent to her Instagram account after a gruelling 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat by India’s Vaishnavi Adkar at the Chennai Open. The 27-year-old, who was playing her first WTA Tour match since last summer, accompanied the messages with the caption: “Nice welcome back to the tour. I remember why I left.” Continue reading...

The Guardian · 3h ago
Major update on Jacob Fatu’s WWE return

Last seen involved in a heated rivalry with Royce Keys’ 946 on WWE’s Monday Night RAW, Jacob Fatu has remained absent from TV for some time now. However, with WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 coming up and 946’s squad growing bigger, The Bloodline might require a backup. While Fatu’s last match dates back to WWE’s South America tour in Sept. […] The post Major update on Jacob Fatu’s WWE return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
McIlroy hoping golf sets for bit of reset after ‘false economy’ of LIV

Rory McIlroy hopes men’s golf can now have a reset after LIV Golf’s attempts to “destroy” the DP World Tour. LIV Golf is attempting to relaunch next year with new money from BC Partners Capital after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its support having ploughed in $5 billion dollars over four years.

Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
Tennis player Burrage receives death threats, abuse on social media after 1st WTA match in 16 months

LONDON (AP) — British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats and a torrent of abuse on social media after she was defeated in her first main-draw singles match on the WTA Tour in 16 months.Burrage shared a recording of a lengthy reel of abusive messages she received on Instagram following a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 loss to Vaishnavi Adkar in the round of 32 at the Chennai Open on Tuesday.

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
‘I will be the fielding coach’: Ex-England captain's dig at India as BCCI invites applications

Michael Vaughan has spotlighted India's ongoing struggles with fielding as the BCCI seeks a new fielding coach. Recent matches, particularly during the Women's T20 World Cup, have revealed troubling catching mistakes, including in a series against Zimbabwe. With the BCCI insisting on high standards for applicants, India's tour of South Africa will be crucial for enhancing their performance and addressing these critical issues.

Yahoo Sports · 9h ago
Novak Djokovic Survives Valentin Vacherot Scare to Keep 2026 Season Alive

With his 2026 ATP Tour season hanging by a thread, Novak Djokovic produced an inspiring comeback victory to defeat Valentin Vacherot in three sets in the opening round of the Rolex Paris Masters. The Serbian, who came into the tournament needing a deep run at the event to keep his season alive and boost his …

Yahoo Sports · 23h ago