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  • USA Basketball To Play World Cup Warmups In Abu Dhabi As Potential UAE Investment In NBA Grows
    • USA Basketball To Play World Cup Warmups In Abu Dhabi As Potential UAE Investment In NBA Grows
    USA Basketball has reached a deal with Abu Dhabi to bring Team USA to the Middle East for exhibition games in August, which is another sign that the United Arab Emirates' investment in American basketball could lead to NBA team ownership. The event is being sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, the government vehicle that made a multiyear deal with the NBA to bring exhibiti...2023
  • Team USA to play pair of Abu Dhabi exhibitions
    • Team USA to play pair of Abu Dhabi exhibitions
    USA Basketball will play Germany on Aug. 18 and Greece on Aug. 20 in a pair of Middle East exhibitions serving as warmups for the FIBA World Cup....2023
  • Sources: Mid East groups to confirm Utd interest
    • Sources: Mid East groups to confirm Utd interest
    Multiple Middle East consortiums are expected to confirm their interest in Manchester United ahead of a potential takeover, sources told ESPN....2023
  • Ronaldo, Messi and the 2030 World Cup? A week of watching Saudi Arabia's major soccer ambitions
    • Ronaldo, Messi and the 2030 World Cup? A week of watching Saudi Arabia's major soccer ambitions
    The Middle East isn't shy when it comes to bold statements of intent, but its big week of elite soccer hints at a seismic future for the region....2023

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  • • Cub Tracks is beyond the ken
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news, four days a week. Cubs take third game of series, buoyed by depth players. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits from Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, and cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Cubs win!Final: #Cubs 7, Cardina...2022
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  • • College Lacrosse Players in Limbo Make Most of Season in Israel
    Editor’s Note: On May 10, rockets from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip struck civilian targets in nearby Ashkelon, Israel. Israel’s air force responded by striking Hamas targets in Gaza. Cross-border attacks continued for 11 days. Our reporter had just visited Ashkelon to interview American collegiate players who had come to play and teach lacrosse for the year. By the time the conflict broke out, the ...2021
    Read about Ryan Fitzpatrick
  • • U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow Refused to Let Go
    This article, a profile of U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow, first appeared in the December 2016 edition of US Lacrosse Magazine. We’re reposting it today in observance of Veterans Day and in recognition of all members of the lacrosse community who have served or currently serve our country in the armed forces. Army Capt. Ben Harrow trotted onto the field at St. Paul’s School (Md.) on June 22, 2016, wit...2018
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  • • Marc Gasol saves woman from drowning during rescue mission
    Memphis Grizzlies star Marc Gasol participated in a rescue mission last weekend that resulted in saving a migrant woman from drowning on the Mediterranean Sea.Gasol, a Barcelona native, was participating in a mission for Proactiva Open Arms, a Spanish nonprofit organization that assists in rescuing refugees and migrants attempting to travel to Europe from Africa and the Middle East, per an ESPN re...2018
  • • Greg Gurenlian and Trevor Baptiste, the Master and the Apprentice
    This article appears in the May/June edition of US Lacrosse Magazine. Don’t get the mag? Join US Lacrosse today to start your subscription. I t usually begins with a text message from Trevor Baptiste, something like this: “Hey guys, what’s up? Want to take some reps?” But when you’ve taken — and won — as many faceoffs as Greg Gurenlian has, you know when enough is enough. “I’m too old for that,” t...2018
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  • • Rory McIlroy pulls out of Dubai Desert Classic due to nagging rib injury
    The No. 2 golfer in the world will miss his second-straight event in the Middle East...2017
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  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
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  • • Late-Blooming Gary Barnidge Might Just Be the NFL's Most Interesting Man
    2015
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  • • Cast Aside by the NBA, Stephon Marbury Finds Stardom, and Peace, in China
    2015
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  • • Past Controversy, Luol Deng Leading the NBA's Effort to Make History in Africa
    2015
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Middle East lifestyle

  • • In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life
    Peering out into the darkened audience of a Dubai bar, comedian Imah Dumagay leaned into the microphone and addressed the mistaken perception that many people have across the Middle East when they see a Filipina at a nightclub. “I am from the Philippines but I am not taking any orders tonight,” she said, drawing chuckles as her countrymen served beers and bar food at this rooftop bar in sight of ...2021
  • • College Lacrosse Players in Limbo Make Most of Season in Israel
    2021
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  • • Cubs Fanatic Dan Shapiro Shares Love of Sports with His Boss, Barack Obama
    2016
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  • • Kurt Busch eyes racing in Abu Dhabi after test
    Fresh off a successful Formula 3000 test at Abu Dhabi, Kurt Busch may actually race at the Middle East circuit in December.In an exclusive interview with FOXSports.com Friday morning at Sonoma Raceway, Busch said he may enter a sports car endurance race at Abu Dhabi after the current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season wraps up "I wanted to get track time, in case I went back and was limited on my tim...2016
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  • • Cast Aside by the NBA, Stephon Marbury Finds Stardom, and Peace, in China
    2015
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  • • Vincent Jackson Q&A: Keeping a Consistent Approach with Jameis Winston on Board
    2015
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  • • Nate Boyer Has Beaten Odds Before, Don't Bet Against Seahawks' Newest Player
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "The Middle East isn't shy when it comes to bold statements of intent, but its big week of elite soccer hints at a seismic future for the region."

  • 2022
    "Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes it is important Formula One shines a "spotlight" on problems in the Middle East after security concerns at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix nearly led F1 drivers to boycott the event."

  • 2021
    "“I was just appreciative that I could go to the Middle East and play lacrosse, meet new people and learn new things,” said Fitzpatrick by phone from UMass, where he returned to play in the reopened spring season."

  • 2020
    "US-Iran rising tensions in Middle East lead USMNT to scratch Qatar camp"

  • 2019
    "Kruse eyeing Middle East move over A-League return - report"

  • 2018
    "Egypt Hockey's president hopes this week's Arab Club Cup will spotlight his country's emerging program and raise the sport's profile across the Middle East."

  • 2017
    "Washington Capitals fan’s journey from the Middle East to D.C."

  • 2016
    "  America had just gone to war in the Middle East, causing great concern over public safety, the state of the troops and whether it was appropriate to revel in what was becoming the nation's most elaborate annual party."

  • 2015
    "I have friends who ended up playing professionally in the Middle East and Europe."

  • 2014
    "involvement in the Middle East."

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  • • In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life
    A Filipina comedian in Dubai is offering an unfiltered glimpse into the life, sly triumphs and slights faced by her 2.2 million compatriots across the Middle East...2021
  • • Global Construction Adhesives Market Research Report (2020 to 2026) - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
    Dublin, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Construction Adhesives Market Research Report , by Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Construction Adhesives Market size was estimated at USD 10.56 Billion in 2020 and expected to reach USD 11...2021
  • • College Lacrosse Players in Limbo Make Most of Season in Israel
    Editor’s Note: On May 10, rockets from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip struck civilian targets in nearby Ashkelon, Israel. Israel’s air force responded by striking Hamas targets in Gaza. Cross-border attacks continued for 11 days. Our reporter had just visited Ashkelon to interview American collegiate players who had come to play and teach lacrosse for the year. By the time the conflict broke out, the ...2021
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  • • U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow Refused to Let Go
    This article, a profile of U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow, first appeared in the December 2016 edition of US Lacrosse Magazine. We’re reposting it today in observance of Veterans Day and in recognition of all members of the lacrosse community who have served or currently serve our country in the armed forces. Army Capt. Ben Harrow trotted onto the field at St. Paul’s School (Md.) on June 22, 2016, wit...2018
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  • • Report: Tiger Woods turns down lucrative offer to participate in Saudi Arabia tournament
    It doesn't look like Big Cat will be going to the Middle East next season...2018
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  • Fernando Torres 'a complete superstar' - Chicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic
    • Fernando Torres 'a complete superstar' - Chicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic
    Fernando Torres has announced he will be leaving his boyhood club Atletico Madrid at the end of the season. Chicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic has called Fernando Torres a "complete superstar" amid reports that his former Atletico Madrid teammate could join his MLS club. Torres, 34, has confirmed he will leave Atletico this summer and is open to offers from different destinations outside...2018
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  • News Blitz 4/9: Gronk reports continue
    • News Blitz 4/9: Gronk reports continue
    The Patriots’ offseason strength and conditioning program gets going one week from today, and many followers are wondering if TE Rob Gronkowski will be there for it. While he hasn’t been very vocal about his plans for 2018, media outlets continue to mine for details about why he seems to be somewhat discontented of late. This past weekend, the Boston Herald ran a feature about Gronkowski’s workout...2018
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  • • Tackling Tech: NFL and Perform Team to Take Games Global
    Looking to take its games far beyond the U.S. and Europe, the National Football League today announced a partnership with Perform Group to help market TV rights and its Game Pass online service in the Middle East, Asia and South America. Under the agreement, U.K.-based Perform, with offices in 23 countries, will push the TV rights to NFL games in select markets. The immediate focus is on Brazil, A...2017
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  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
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  • • Late-Blooming Gary Barnidge Might Just Be the NFL's Most Interesting Man
    2015
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Middle East stats and results

  • NBA Not Yet Reviewing Any Team Sales To Sovereign Wealth Funds
    • NBA Not Yet Reviewing Any Team Sales To Sovereign Wealth Funds
    The NBA recently approved a rule change that allows sovereign wealth funds to buy stakes in teams. An arm of a foreign government can now buy into the NBA, which is not yet permitted in any other major league in the United States. Under the just-adopted policy, a foreign fund could buy up to 20 percent of a team. These sovereign funds are broadly found in oil-rich countries of the Middle East. Th...2022
  • • Cub Tracks is beyond the ken
    Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news, four days a week. Cubs take third game of series, buoyed by depth players. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits from Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, and cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Cubs win!Final: #Cubs 7, Cardina...2022
    Continue with Michael Reaves
  • • Marc Gasol saves woman from drowning during rescue mission
    Memphis Grizzlies star Marc Gasol participated in a rescue mission last weekend that resulted in saving a migrant woman from drowning on the Mediterranean Sea.Gasol, a Barcelona native, was participating in a mission for Proactiva Open Arms, a Spanish nonprofit organization that assists in rescuing refugees and migrants attempting to travel to Europe from Africa and the Middle East, per an ESPN re...2018
  • • Greg Gurenlian and Trevor Baptiste, the Master and the Apprentice
    This article appears in the May/June edition of US Lacrosse Magazine. Don’t get the mag? Join US Lacrosse today to start your subscription. I t usually begins with a text message from Trevor Baptiste, something like this: “Hey guys, what’s up? Want to take some reps?” But when you’ve taken — and won — as many faceoffs as Greg Gurenlian has, you know when enough is enough. “I’m too old for that,” t...2018
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  • • Tackling Tech: NFL and Perform Team to Take Games Global
    Looking to take its games far beyond the U.S. and Europe, the National Football League today announced a partnership with Perform Group to help market TV rights and its Game Pass online service in the Middle East, Asia and South America. Under the agreement, U.K.-based Perform, with offices in 23 countries, will push the TV rights to NFL games in select markets. The immediate focus is on Brazil, A...2017
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  • • Green Bay Packers: Stymying Julio's Sidekicks
    Climbing Mount Everest and forging peace in the Middle East may seem like child’s play next to keeping a rocket-fueled Falcons offense to under 30 points considering how this 800-pound gorilla has averaged 34.6 points over the past three months and 38 points per game in its last five contests.......2017
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  • • Green Bay Packers: Stymying Julio Jones' sidekicks
    Climbing Mount Everest and forging peace in the Middle East may seem like child’s play next to keeping a rocket-fueled Falcons offense to under 30 points considering how this 800-pound gorilla has averaged 34.6 points over the past three months and 38 points per game in its last five contests.......2017
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  • • Cubs Fanatic Dan Shapiro Shares Love of Sports with His Boss, Barack Obama
    2016
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  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
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  • • Late-Blooming Gary Barnidge Might Just Be the NFL's Most Interesting Man
    2015
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Middle East parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • College Lacrosse Players in Limbo Make Most of Season in Israel
    2021
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  • • U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow Refused to Let Go
    2018
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  • • Greg Gurenlian and Trevor Baptiste, the Master and the Apprentice
    2018
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  • • Inside the May/June 2018 Edition of US Lacrosse Magazine
    Digital Edition Redemption is the buzz word as the U.S. men’s national team embarks on a journey to the Middle East in its quest to recapture the world championship. The U.S., which lost to Canada in the 2014 FIL Men’s World Championship final on home soil in Denver, will compete among 48 countries July 21-28, when the quadrennial event comes to the Mediterranean resort city of Netanya, Israel. Th...2018
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  • • Sullins surprises family at SunTrust Park
    After spending more than half of the past decade serving multiple military tours throughout the Middle East, SFC Jason Sullins provided his family a heartwarming surprise as he welcomed them to SunTrust Park before the Braves played the Mets on Tuesday night....2017
  • • Sullins surprises family at SunTrust Park
    After spending more than half of the past decade serving multiple military tours throughout the Middle East, SFC Jason Sullins provided his family a heartwarming surprise as he welcomed them to SunTrust Park before the Braves played the Mets on Tuesday night....2017
  • • Warriors head coach Steve Kerr speaks out about gun violence
    Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been among the most outspoken NBA figures regarding the social issues in what has increasingly become a divided United States. It’s been something to pay attention to, as Kerr himself possesses a backstory most of us could scarcely imagine.Kerr’s family was a victim of terrorism when his father, Malcolm — then the president of American University in ...2017
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  • • Cubs Fanatic Dan Shapiro Shares Love of Sports with His Boss, Barack Obama
    2016
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  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
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  • • Late-Blooming Gary Barnidge Might Just Be the NFL's Most Interesting Man
    2015
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Top Middle East news

  • • Pete Carroll Told a Reporter He Knows How to Properly Pacify Iraq
    2014
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  • • Past Controversy, Luol Deng Leading the NBA's Effort to Make History in Africa
    2015
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  • • Nate Boyer Has Beaten Odds Before, Don't Bet Against Seahawks' Newest Player
    2015
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  • • Cast Aside by the NBA, Stephon Marbury Finds Stardom, and Peace, in China
    2015
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  • Wolff: F1 can make Middle East a better place
    • Wolff: F1 can make Middle East a better place
    2022
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  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
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  • • FIFA: 2022 World Cup in Qatar likely to move from summer to winter; May also possible
    2014
  • • Kurt Busch eyes racing in Abu Dhabi after test
    2016
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  • • Kurt Busch eyes racing in Abu Dhabi after test
    After a Formula 3000 test in Abu Dhabi, Kurt Busch could make racing at the Middle East circuit a reality....2016
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  • • Vincent Jackson Q&A: Keeping a Consistent Approach with Jameis Winston on Board
    2015
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  • • Ronaldo, Messi and the 2030 World Cup? A week of watching Saudi Arabia's major soccer ambitions
    2023
  • • Late-Blooming Gary Barnidge Might Just Be the NFL's Most Interesting Man
    2015
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  • • Cub Tracks is beyond the ken
    2022
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  • HOFers Barry Larkin, Mariano Rivera partner with United International Baseball League to launch pro league in Dubai
    • HOFers Barry Larkin, Mariano Rivera partner with United International Baseball League to launch pro league in Dubai
    The United International Baseball League (UIBL) announced Monday its plan to bring professional baseball to India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, beginning with an inaugural showcase that will take place in Dubai in February 2023....2022

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  • • Late-Blooming Gary Barnidge Might Just Be the NFL's Most Interesting Man
    2015
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Middle East schedule, game

  • • Cub Tracks is beyond the ken
    2022
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  • • College Lacrosse Players in Limbo Make Most of Season in Israel
    2021
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  • USMNT postpones January camp in Qatar amid turmoil in Middle East
    • USMNT postpones January camp in Qatar amid turmoil in Middle East
    The U.S. Men's National team has postponed its planned training camp in Qatar amid security concerns in the Middle East, announcing the decision on Friday evening. The USMNT was scheduled to hold camp in (...)...2020
  • • U.S. Army Capt. Ben Harrow Refused to Let Go
    2018
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  • • Greg Gurenlian and Trevor Baptiste, the Master and the Apprentice
    2018
  • • Inside the May/June 2018 Edition of US Lacrosse Magazine
    2018
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  • • News Blitz 4/9: Gronk reports continue
    2018
    Check it out Rob Gronkowski
  • • Tackling Tech: NFL and Perform Team to Take Games Global
    2017
    Visit the page National Football
  • • Cubs Fanatic Dan Shapiro Shares Love of Sports with His Boss, Barack Obama
    2016
    Check it out Olympia Fields
  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
    Click for news about Dwight Clark

Middle East rumors, scandals

  • • Inside the May/June 2018 Edition of US Lacrosse Magazine
    2018
    See more articles Pacific Northwest
  • • Wide Right 25 Years Later: A Super Bowl So Much Larger Than Just Scott Norwood
    2016
    Check it out Dwight Clark
  • • Past Controversy, Luol Deng Leading the NBA's Effort to Make History in Africa
    2015
    Visit the page Danny Ferry

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