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• WWE Won’t Ask CM Punk To Work Saudi Arabia Events
WWE RAW Superstar CM Punk will not compete at WWE’s events in Saudi Arabia if he does not wish to, it has been reported this week. During Punk’s time away from WWE, the promotion began its lucrative partnership with the Middle Eastern Kingdom to produce high-profile events. According to a report from Fightful Select, Punk […] The post WWE Won’t Ask CM Punk To Work Saudi Ara...2025
• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Reflection From the Stands

Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) and Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) fought once more in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the former remaining the unified heavyweight champion by unanimous decision. Upon learning that both men would have their rematch on December 21, I realized that I would be visiting family in Qatar at the same time. Riyadh is approximately 600 km (about 373 miles for the Americans) away fro...2024
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Card Boosted by Late Replacement

A replacement opponent for Peter McGrail (10-1, 6 KOs) on the Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury 2 undercard has been found. Welsh boxer Rhys Edwards (16-0, 4 KOs) will step in to replace Dennis McCann, who was made to withdraw following an adverse finding in an anti-doping test. News of the replacement was made official by Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi Arabian minister who has been actively involved in organiz...2024
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Undercard Hit by Withdrawal

The undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 has been hit with a withdrawal by one of the fighters. Israil Madrimov (10-1-1, 7 KOs), who was slated to face Serhii Bohachuk (24-2, 23 KOs), has withdrawn from the event following an acute bronchitis diagnosis. The news was made official on X by Turki Alalshikh, a Saudi Arabian minister who has been actively involved in organizing boxing events in...2024
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• Jeff Jarrett Says There’s A Spot For Wrestling In The Middle East Outside Of WWE
Jeff Jarrett believes there is a place for wrestling in the Middle East outside of WWE’s ongoing lucrative relationship with Saudi Arabia. Since 2018, WWE has hosted events in the Middle Eastern nation, the most recent of which was WWE Crown Jewel which took place this month. On a recent edition of his “My World” […] The post Jeff Jarrett Says There’s A Spot For Wrest...2024
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• Jeff Jarrett Says There’s A Spot For Wrestling In The Middle East Outside WWE
Jeff Jarrett believes there is a place for wrestling in the Middle East outside of WWE’s ongoing lucrative relationship with Saudi Arabia. Since 2018, WWE has hosted events in the Middle Eastern nation, the most recent of which was WWE Crown Jewel which took place this month. On a recent edition of his “My World” […] The post Jeff Jarrett Says There’s A Spot For Wrest...2024
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Undercard Hit by Withdrawal
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• Emma Raducanu dumped out of Qatar Open first round in straight sets

Anhelina Kalinina defeated former British No 1 6-0, 7-6 (6)US Open winner struggling against high calibre of opposition Emma Raducanu suffered a difficult setback in her attempts to rebuild her form and rhythm during her comeback from injury as she paid dearly for an abysmal start, losing 6-0, 7-6 (6) to Anhelina Kalinina, the world No 30, in the first round of the Qatar Open.Raducanu, who is rank...2024
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• How Nazem Kadri lifted an entire community with the Cup
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images He also changes the course of his career with the victory. Nazem Kadri, as I’d mentioned before Game 5, was one win away from history. He had just returned from injury to score the game-winning overtime goal in Game 4 against the Tampa Bay Lightning that gave his Colorado Avalanche a commanding 3-1 series lead. Through all the ups and downs, ins and outs...2022
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• Know Your Enemy Cincinnati: Marge Schott and The Fine Line

Focus on Sport/Getty Images Remembering a polarizing owner Note: this year’s “Know Your Enemy” will take a few different paths. We’re not always going to examine the pitching matchups unless notable. Rather, we’ll look at the scoundrels, oddities, histories, and other elements that make our enemies interesting. Cincinnati is a surprise to the first-time visitor. If you arrive by car, fr...2024
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• Photo: Adrian Peterson Arrives at his Birthday Party Riding a Camel
It is not surprising to see people rent limos for birthday parties and such. However, Minnesota Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson arriving via a camel to his party fits under that “very unusual” category. Adrian Peterson — like any 30-year-old — pulled up to his birthday party riding a camel. http://t.co/lV3UUH0r7V pic.twitter.com/V9zCX0K66Z — Sporting News (@sportingnews) March 23, 2015 Pe...2015
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• Adrian Peterson Rode in on a Camel at His Ridiculous 30th Birthday Party
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"During Punk’s time away from WWE, the promotion began its lucrative partnership with the Middle Eastern Kingdom to produce high-profile events."

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"The Middle Eastern city is one of several site visits for the league, others include Paris, Barcelona and Rome"

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"The post The Beltline: Without Middle Eastern promises, does the heavyweight division even exist?"

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"com/MrUfSzuHRZ— Kamil Karamali (@KamilKaramali) June 27, 2022 This image will inspire Muslim / Middle Eastern kids for generations to come."

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"Sources: Sebastian Lletget being sought by Liga MX and Middle Eastern clubs"

2020
"Men's National Team defender did not feel comfortable in the Middle Eastern Country and returned to train with (."

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"”Along with kicker Matt Bryant, guard Ben Garland and center Alex Mack, Quinn will visit three different military bases in the still war-torn Middle Eastern nation."

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"As unrest and division over President Donald Trump’s decision to ban immigration from seven Middle Eastern nations continues to dominate the landscape of the United States, its impact on the sports world is being felt."

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"The kind-of-maybe Minnesota Vikings running back turned the page on another year Saturday and appears to have shipped in someone’s cartoonish notion of a Middle Eastern/South Asian bacchanalia to celebrate."

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"- A Saskatchewan junior hockey team has pulled its new Arabian-themed mascot that critics were calling offensive to Middle Eastern people."

• Oh Man Irish Boxing Oman Link Up?
Elite Promotions are confident they will be able to offer Irish boxers a slice of the Middle Eastern pie moving The post Oh Man Irish Boxing Oman Link Up? appeared first on Irish Boxing....2024
• David Benavidez: “If I Do Not Beat Canelo, I Will Donate My Entire Purse.”
By: Sean Crose Just how much does super middleweight terror David Benavidez want a piece of undisputed divisional champion Canelo Alvarez? So much that he took to Instagram on Friday to address Saudi sports big shot Turki Alalshikh. "@turkialalshik," posted 28-0 contender Benavidez, "let’s bring the biggest and most exciting fight to Saudi Arabia. This will be the biggest Mexican vs Mexican ...2024
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• Saudi Arabia’s ‘Day Of Reckoning’: Things To Look Out For

The world of heavyweight boxing is set to land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 23, as former champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder headline a thrilling ‘Day of Reckoning’ fight card. This high-stakes yet controversial event promises fireworks, with multiple intriguing matchups on the card. As the boxing world turns its attention to Riyadh, here are five key bouts that deman...2023
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• Saudi Arabia’s Day Of Reckoning: Things To Look Out For

The world of heavyweight boxing is set to land in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 23, as former champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder headline a thrilling night of action. This high-stakes yet controversial event promises fireworks, with multiple intriguing matchups on the card. As the boxing world turns its attention to Riyadh, here are five key bouts that demand close scrutiny, boasting...2023
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• Carl Froch Reveals ‘Seven Figure Offer’ To Make Ring Return In Saudi Arabia

As Saudi Arabia continues its aggressive pursuit of the biggest events in the biggest sports, Carl Froch has revealed he’s been offered a mega payday for a middle eastern fight. In recent times, Anthony Joshua fought his rematches with both Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk there, and the country has since played host to […] The post Carl Froch Reveals ‘Seven Figure Offer’ To...2023
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• Should Saudi Arabia Host Professional Boxing Cards?
By: Sean Crose Earlier this month WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk signed with Saudi Arabia’s Skill Challenge Promotions. This, obviously, means that Usyk plans on fighting in the Middle Eastern Kingdom as he did last year when he bested former titlist Anthony Joshua in Jeddah. Indeed, numerous big fights have been held in Saudi Arabia in recent years, such as Joshua's ...2023
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• Arsalan Kazemi's Quest to Become NBA's First Drafted Iranian-Born Player
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Reflection From the Stands
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• Should Saudi Arabia Host Professional Boxing Cards?
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• Arsalan Kazemi's Quest to Become NBA's First Drafted Iranian-Born Player
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Reflection From the Stands
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• The countdown to Roman Reigns’ return officially begins

WWE via AP Plus, a review of a pre-Bloodline Civil War battle featuring Yokozuna. Tempering expectations can help manage disappointments and maintain realistic outlooks in life. However, when Solo Sikoa says, “If Roman Reigns decides to come back, he will acknowledge me as his Tribal Chief,” it’s hard not to get excited because you have to believe that the return of wrestling’s greatest su...2024
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• Know Your Enemy Cincinnati: Marge Schott and The Fine Line
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• David Benavidez: “If I Do Not Beat Canelo, I Will Donate My Entire Purse.”
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• Saudi Arabia’s Impact On Boxing Can’t Be Denied, But Is That An Entirely Good Thing?
By: Sean Crose In June of 1980 boxing superstar "Sugar" Ray Leonard lost his WBC welterweight title belt in a stunningly impressive battle against the already legendary Roberto Duran. The fight, an instant classic, went down at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Less than six months later, a much improved Leonard regained the WBC title from Duran when Duran suddenly and inexplicably quit in the eighth...2023
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• Hockey In A Different Desert

You'd be forgiven if the title led you to believe that this was another Coyotes story or if the lede photo was some sort of artist's rendering of a new home for the Arizona Coyotes. Neither of those would be correct, but this is a story about hockey in the desert. That desert, however, is surrounding the city of Dubai, United Arab Emerites where a major women's hockey tournament will be played nex...2023
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• Athena, others react to historic ROH PPV main event
All Elite Wrestling For much of Ring of Honor’s existence, the influential indie didn’t even really have a women’s division. They’d have a quarterly Sara Del Rey match — and whether those were singles or mixed tags with Kings of Wrestling those were often very good, because Sara Del Rey (aka WWE producer & NXT coach Sara Amato) is very good — and an occasional Shimmer showcase, but there w...2023
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• Athena Reflects On Importance Of Women Main Eventing ROH Show
Athena and Willow Nightingale made history at ROH Death Before Dishonor, becoming the first two women to main event an ROH PPV. Athena was victorious in the bout, forcing Willow to pass out with the crossface. After the bout, the two women embraced with Athena raising Willow's hand. Speaking at the ROH Death Before Dishonor media scrum, Athena reflected on getting the main event. "I'm just very...2023
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• “My girlfriend felt fine,” says Nick Kyrgios about Darya Kasatkina’s remarks vs. Saudi Arabia deal
In response to Daria Kasatkina’s recent criticism of Nick Kyrgios for his pro-Saudi Arabia views, the tennis player used the example of his girlfriend, Costeen Hatzi, to demonstrate that the nation is not inherently unsafe for women. The Middle Eastern country is apparently interested in investing in tennis, and the Australian supported the idea. He […]...2023
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• How Nazem Kadri lifted an entire community with the Cup
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• Adrian Peterson Rode in on a Camel at His Ridiculous 30th Birthday Party
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• NFL considers — and tours — Abu Dhabi as expanding international series looks for new host cities

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• Arsalan Kazemi's Quest to Become NBA's First Drafted Iranian-Born Player
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• The Beltline: Without Middle Eastern promises, does the heavyweight division even exist?
The post The Beltline: Without Middle Eastern promises, does the heavyweight division even exist? appeared first on Boxing News. If the world's best heavyweights need Middle East money in order to fight each other, what does that say about the four of them and what does that say about the state of boxing? asks Elliot Worsell The post The Beltline: Without Middle Eastern promises, does the heavywei...2023
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• WATCH: First Look At The Undertaker’s Graveyard Escape At The WWE Experience In Saudi Arabia

The Undertaker has been very busy in Saudi Arabia recently. He made a special appearance to reveal the trophy for the ongoing Riyadh Season Cup. It turns out that was not the only reason he was there. The Deadman’s legacy will forever be etched in the Middle Eastern nation in the form of a unique […] The post WATCH: First Look At The Undertaker’s Graveyard Escape At The WWE Experience ...2024
• Report – WWE To Host RAW In Saudi Arabia This November
WWE will host an episode of Monday Night RAW from Saudi Arabia this November, it has been reported this week, but it will not broadcast live. RAW will air from the Middle Eastern kingdom on November 4, according to WRKD Wrestling. The report states that the show will be taped on November 3. WWE will […] The post Report – WWE To Host RAW In Saudi Arabia This November appeared first on e...2024
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• Pat Tillman’s widow on immigration ban: ‘Not what he died for’
As unrest and division over President Donald Trump’s decision to ban immigration from seven Middle Eastern nations continues to dominate the landscape of the United States, its impact on the sports world is being felt.With protests taking place outside of the Super Bowl LI headquarters in Houston, the NFL world itself is definitely feeling the impact (more on that here).Now, speaking out against P...2017
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2: Reflection From the Stands
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• Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Card Boosted by Late Replacement
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• Saudi Arabia’s ‘Day Of Reckoning’: Things To Look Out For
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• Anthony Joshua: “This Is The Best Fight Card In History”
By: Sean Crose Trainer Ben Davison has trained his share of champions - WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury being perhaps the biggest (in more ways than one). Now, however, Davison is training another heavyweight of note - former WBO, IBF, and WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. It will be interesting to see how well the noted ring general will work work with the towering Londone...2023
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• Saudi Arabia’s Impact On Boxing Can’t Be Denied, But Is That An Entirely Good Thing?
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