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• De La Hoya declares ‘war’ after mega-card features own fighter
Oscar De La Hoya continued to bamboozle boxing fans and media this week by declaring war on an event featuring his fighter. The Golden Boy made a similar threat before the Saudi Arabian Chairman announced his intention to take ‘Riyadh Season’ to De La Hoya’s territory of Los Angeles. He said: “Nobody, I mean nobody,… De La Hoya declares ‘war’ after me...2024
• Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull make some history at qualifying for F1 Chinese GP

Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images Another dominant performance from Red Bull has the rest of the grid looking for answers We are now five grand prix qualifying sessions into the 2024 Formula 1 season. Max Verstappen has qualified on pole in all five sessions. It was another dominant performance from Verstappen and Red Bull at qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. While Red Bull’s rivals —...2024
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• Max Verstappen charges to victory in F1 Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix

The door was open for someone to beat Max Verstappen in the F1 Sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix. But not for long Rainy conditions at the end of qualifying for the Sprint Race at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen settle for a fourth-place spot on the grid. Lando Norris captured pole position, putting himself in contention for his first F1 victory of any kind. With Lewis Hamilton ...2024
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• Turki Alalshikh: The Face of Boxing Says Teddy Atlas
Boxing legend Teddy Atlas says Saudi Arabian promoter Turki Alalshikh is the ‘Face of Boxing’ ... read more Turki Alalshikh: The Face of Boxing Says Teddy Atlas @ Boxing News 24...2024
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• Top Rank President Admits Beterbiev-Bivol Could Not Have Happened ‘On This Timeline’ Without Saudi Arabian Support
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• Why Carlos Sainz Jr.’s appendectomy could lead to a youth movement at Mercedes

Photo by Mike Owen - Formula 1/Formula Motorsport Limited via Getty Images Could another surprise appendectomy shake up the F1 driver grid? Could Formula 1 see another string of driver movement set in motion by a surprise appendectomy? According to one well-respected pundit, that scenario is certainly on the table. Let’s start with the previous example, which begins in Monza during the 20...2024
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• Abbi Pulling on F1 Academy growth, the Miami GP, and cowboy boots

SB Nation spoke with the F1 Academy star about her start to the season, racing in the United States, and her passions away from the track Currently, Alpine has a driver atop the Championship standings in their racing series. Her name is Abbi Pulling, and she drives for Alpine and Rodin Motorsport in the F1 Academy. Now in its second year, the all-female F1 Academy looks to level the playing field ...2024
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• Can Ferrari truly challenge Red Bull this F1 season?

After their own 1-2 finish in Australia, can Ferrari really put the pressure to Red Bull this season? We are three races into the Formula 1 season. While much remains the same from 2024 — Red Bull is leading the Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is atop the Drivers’ standings — recent events have shaken the field up a bit. Mercedes is floundering, McLaren is strong, and Ferrari has ce...2024
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• Is Daniel Ricciardo truly in danger of losing his seat?

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Daniel Ricciardo’s slow start at VCARB has turned up the heat, but just how hot is it? We are three races into the Formula 1 season. While much remains the same from 2024 — Red Bull is leading the Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is atop the Drivers’ standings — recent events have shaken the field up a bit. Mercedes is floundering, McLaren ...2024
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• Has Haas truly solved their biggest issue from 2023?

Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images After a surprising start, can Haas continue to surprise the grid? We are three races into the Formula 1 season. While much remains the same from 2024 — Red Bull is leading the Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is atop the Drivers’ standings — recent events have shaken the field up a bit. Mercedes is floundering, McLar...2024
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• Carlos Sainz Jr. completes a stunning comeback as Max Verstappen retires from F1 Australian GP

Two weeks after surgery, Carlos Sainz Jr. delivers a staggering win in Melbourne That sound you might hear? Formula 1 drivers scheduling elective appendectomies. Two weeks ago Carlos Sainz Jr. was sidelined, forced to miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to a bout with appendicitis. That opened the door for young Ollie Bearman to make his F1 debut, and the 18-year-old finished in the points. But...2024
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• Sergio Perez handed grid penalty ahead of F1 Australian Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Red Bull’s chances for another front row lockout took a big hit following qualifying in Melbourne Red Bull’s dreams of a third-straight front row lockout took a substantial hit following qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix. The team saw both drivers finish in the top three in qualifying. Max Verstappen held off an incredible performance from Ferrari...2024
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• Max Verstappen holds off the Carlos Sainz Jr. comeback in F1 Australian GP qualifying

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Handing out some winners and losers from qualifying at the F1 Australian Grand Prix “Finally that car looks dialed in when it matters most.” Throughout the first two qualifying sessions, and after each of their first laps in Q3, it looked as if it was going to be Ferrari’s day. Carlos Sainz Jr. posted the first lap of Q3 and it was a quick one, a lap nea...2024
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• FIA President cleared after investigation into 2023 Saudi Arabian GP

Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Formula 1’s governing body has cleared President Mohammed Ben Sulayem following an investigation into last season’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix The start of the 2024 Formula 1 season has been rocked by a number of off-track controversies, including the ongoing allegations against Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner. While the investigatio...2024
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"Max Verstappen's father Jos will not attend the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following comments he made about under-fire Red Bull boss Christian Horner, sources have told ESPN."

2023
"Cristiano Ronaldo's coach at Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr has been given one game to save his job, sources have told ESPN."

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
"Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he will wear his rainbow-coloured Progress Pride helmet at next month's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as well as in Qatar this weekend to draw attention to LGBTQ+ intolerance."

2020
"Atlanta United FC president Darren Eales said that Gonzalo "Pity" Martinez is on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr FC."

2019
"Saudi Arabian referee Turki Alkhudhayr allegedly made racist gestures at Mumbai City striker Serge Kevyn and called him a monkey."

2018
"Chris Jericho talks WWE future, Saudi Arabian culture entering Greatest Royal Rumble"

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• Daniel Ricciardo’s future one of many compelling storylines ahead of F1 Chinese GP

Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images As the grid returns to China for the first time since 2019, here are the major storylines to watch My how the world has changed, both inside Formula 1 and outside of hte sport, since April of 2019. This week marks the return of the Chinese Grand Prix, last held in 2019. The last time the grid arrived at Shanghai International Circuit there was a familiar nam...2024
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• What the Fernando Alonso news means for the rest of the F1 grid

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Thursday’s announcement could have a rippling impact on the F1 grid, and one driver in particular One of the biggest dominoes in the upcoming Formula 1 driver transfer market has fallen. Now the rest of the F1 world awaits the fallout. The news that Fernando Alonso is returning to Aston Martin for 2025 and beyond, on a new “multi-year” deal, fits wi...2024
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• Dominance from Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez, and Red Bull in Japan but Ferrari is in the fight

Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Red Bull locks out the front row at the Japanese Grand Prix, but Ferrari has reasons to believe A driver without a seat for next season is slowly — or quickly, depending on your point of view — cementing himself as the storyline of the 2024 Formula 1 season. In three starts this season Carlos Sainz Jr. has delivered three podium finishes. He opened t...2024
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• Logan Sargeant’s absence from Australian Grand Prix, explained

Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Why Williams driver Logan Sargeant will be watching the F1 Australian Grand Prix along with the rest of us The social media team for the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix has captured a number of incredible moments already. But a video they shared on Saturday perhaps framed one of the weekend’s biggest storylines to perfection. Williams driver Logan Sar...2024
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• Sergio Perez handed grid penalty ahead of F1 Australian Grand Prix
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• Can Sauber fix things in the pits?

Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images Sauber needs to fix problems in the pits, and fast We are three races into the Formula 1 season. While much remains the same from 2024 — Red Bull is leading the Constructors’ Championship and Max Verstappen is atop the Drivers’ standings — recent events have shaken the field up a bit. Mercedes is floundering, McLaren is strong, and Ferrari has ce...2024
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• What the Fernando Alonso news means for the rest of the F1 grid
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• Sources: Ronaldo boss has one game to save job

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• Greg Norman to be fired as LIV Golf CEO, per PGA Tour Congressional hearings
CADIZ, Spain — LIV CEO Greg Norman during day one of LIV Golf - AndalucÌa at Real Club Valderrama on June 30, 2023. | Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images If the deal between the PGA Tour and the PIF goes through, Greg Norman will not be retained as LIV Golf CEO. According to PGA Tour Chief Operating Officer Ron Price, Greg Norman will leave his post as LIV Golf CEO should the tour’s agree...2023
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• Neymar completes transfer from PSG to Al Hilal

Brazil star Neymar has completed a move from French champions Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, the clubs confirmed Tuesday....2023
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• Max Verstappen hit with 5-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix
Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a fifth gearbox, exceeding the allotment for the season Max Verstappen is eying his eighth-straight victory at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. But the Red Bull driver will need to make up some spots in the Grand Prix Sunday to accomplish that feat. According to multiple outlets, Red Bull has fitted his RB19 with a new gea...2023
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• Wolff: F1 can make Middle East a better place

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• Sources: Masters champ Rahm joining LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm has agreed to leave the PGA Tour for the Saudi Arabian-financed LIV Golf League, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday....2023
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• Jon Rahm’s candid ‘betrayal’ take on PGA Tour LIV Golf deal with U.S. Open on tap
Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports The Spaniard is never afraid to voice his opinion about anything related to golf and did so ahead of the 2023 U.S. Open. Add Jon Rahm to the list of “frustrated” golfers. Rahm, while speaking to the media Tuesday ahead of the 123rd U.S. Open, didn’t hold back his thoughts on the Earth-shattering PGA LIV news. Rahm, who won the 2023 Masters Tournament, was at...2023
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• Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, PGA Tour stars put Eamon Lynch on blast after Patrick Cantlay character assassination
MELBOURNE, Australia — Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas walk on the fourth hole during Saturday four-ball matches on day three of the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on December 14, 2019. | Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott, and Will Zalatoris took to Instagram to support Patrick Cantlay. Earlier this week, veteran golf journalist Eam...2023
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• Daniel Ricciardo’s future, Alpine’s present and more storylines for F1 Australian GP

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images F1 is back this week with the Australian Grand Prix The 2024 Formula 1 season could potentially reshape the sport. With over half the grid driving on expiring contracts, the driver transfer market could truly shake up the field over the next few months. We have already seen one seismic move — the upcoming switch to Ferrari from Mercedes from seven...2024
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• Helmut Marko to stay at Red Bull F1

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images In the latest development in the ongoing Red Bull saga, advisor Helmut Marko tells the media he will stay with the team The ongoing controversies roll on at Red Bull. The defending Formula 1 Constructors’ Champions have enjoyed a great start to the season on the track, but off the track has been a much different story. The fallout from an independent ...2024
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• 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix: F1 history is made and more leftover thoughts

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images Some history for the sport, heating issues at Mercedes, and McLaren finally starts on the front foot The 2024 Formula 1 season is officially underway. Saturday’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix was in many ways a continuation of what we saw during the 2023 season. Max Verstappen drove away from the field, leaving the other 19 cars battling for P2 in...2024
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