#sports-funding tag

World news

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

Liverpool FC

LIV Golf insists season will go ahead at full throttle' amid doubts over future

LIV Golf plans to continue its season uninterrupted despite speculation about funding withdrawal from its Saudi backers.

fromESPN.com

LIV CEO shoots down 'speculation,' says '26 season unaltered

LIV Golf's season will continue uninterrupted despite reports of potential funding withdrawal by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

5 hours ago

Fundraising

Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

fromAxios

22 hours ago

Media industry

LIV Golf reportedly loses Saudi funding as tour's future looks murky

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week ago

Is the end near for LIV Golf? Saudi funding commitment only through 2026, LIV CEO says

LIV Golf has reportedly lost $1 billion from 2022 to 2024 and lacks funding commitments beyond this year.

World news

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

LIV Golf's financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in jeopardy, causing widespread concern across various sports industries.

Liverpool FC

LIV Golf insists season will go ahead at full throttle' amid doubts over future

LIV Golf plans to continue its season uninterrupted despite speculation about funding withdrawal from its Saudi backers.

fromESPN.com

LIV CEO shoots down 'speculation,' says '26 season unaltered

LIV Golf's season will continue uninterrupted despite reports of potential funding withdrawal by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Good Morning, News! Moda Center Lobbyists' Money Grab, Crappy Willamette News, Day, Iran War Going According to God's Plan (Horribly), and NYC Mayor Condemns Anti-Muslim Rhetoric (We Do Too)

Portland faces heavy rain causing sewage overflow into the Willamette River, while lobbyists pressure officials to fund a billionaire's arena renovations amid budget crises.

#league-of-ireland

Miscellaneous

Minister 'doesn't believe in collective punishment of all clubs' amid LOI funding row over destroyed Dundalk pitch

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

'A new era for football in the country' - Government commit 3m to LOI academies to kick off multi-annual commitment

Miscellaneous

Minister 'doesn't believe in collective punishment of all clubs' amid LOI funding row over destroyed Dundalk pitch

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

'A new era for football in the country' - Government commit 3m to LOI academies to kick off multi-annual commitment

more#league-of-ireland

'Gougerism and thuggery in its worst form' - Sports Minister Patrick O'Donovan issues strong warnings after Oriel Park incidents

Incidents at Friday's Louth derby in Dundalk, where the newly installed pitch suffered serious damage from flares thrown by Drogheda United supporters, with injuries suffered by a 12-year-old child, will have huge ramifications for Irish football.

Soccer (FIFA)

East Bay (California)

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Olympic bobsledder turns to OnlyFans to help fund 2026 Games trip

Lisa Buckwitz used OnlyFans subscription income to finance her 2026 Winter Games campaign and team because sponsorships alone could not cover bobsledding costs.

5 months ago

Review of sports allocation sought as funding for horse and greyhound racing described as outrageous

"Small volunteer run clubs are receiving next to nothing. Where is the fairness?"

Miscellaneous

6 months ago

The Indo Daily: Shane Ryan's gamble - are the Enhanced Games the evolution of sport or its undoing?

The Enhanced Games promote bio-enhanced competition, sparking ethical and safety controversy while elite athletes like Shane Ryan join amid questions about funding and motives.

Miscellaneous

7 months ago

GPA seeks 78pc increase in State grant available to male and female inter-county players

Players seek increase in average grant from €1,470 to €2,500 per player (€10m) to reflect costs and contributions.

US politics

fromThe Atlantic

Let Squash Die

Collegiate athletes are now entitled to compensation, altering the funding landscape in college sports.

Women

Women's Rugby World Cup's brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs

Many athletes in the Women's Rugby World Cup face financial difficulties, with some fundraising to cover personal expenses while competing.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Michael Johnson admits Grand Slam Track on hold until 2025 debts are paid

Grand Slam Track will not move forward in 2026 without clearing outstanding prize money for athletes from its inaugural season.

US Open announces record prize money purse for 2025 competition

This year, the US Open offers a record $90 million in prize money, a 20% increase from last year's total of $75 million, reflecting a commitment to equitable compensation for players.

US news

Bicycling

fromCyclingnews

9 months ago

Lidl-Trek announce changes to ownership structure to 'resource the goal of becoming the best team in international road cycling'

Lidl acquires a majority stake in WorldTour team Lidl-Trek, aiming for increased growth and competitive presence in international cycling.

fromBusiness Insider

9 months ago

The NCAA settlement is a big win for football players. For other athletes, the picture is murkier.

The recent NCAA settlement allows colleges to pay athletes directly, creating a significant financial advantage for players in high-earning sports like football and men's basketball.

Women

Europe politics