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Tiger Woods receives USGA's Bob Jones Award

  • Golf

month at the age of 48 after undergoing ankle surgery last year, has been awarded the United States Golf

 He has redefined golf as a reference for generations.

It is for all these reasons that the United States Golf Association has decided to honour him this Saturday

recognises the lasting impact of an individual's journey that has forever changed the image and growth of golf

," USGA CEO Mike Whan said in a statement reported by AFP.Woods returned to competitive golf in January


Paris 2024: Possible Saudi pavilion at Napoleon's tomb sparks row

  • Paris 2024

Many countries build temporary pavilions during the Olympic Games. These are used for national promotion as well as providing space for fans and official events. Saudi Arabia is negotiating to build a national pavilion during the Paris Olympics. It will be built in the Invalides complex, where Napoleon's tomb is located.

Saudi Arabia's move is part of a wider effort to improve its international image through sports such as golf


UEFA launches online CPR training

  • UEFA

Following the launch of the 'Get Trained, Save Lives' campaign last November, UEFA and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) have today launched an interactive training module on get-trained.com - a dedicated platform that teaches football fans the basic skills of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in under four minutes.

Sometimes I take my AED to the golf course. You never know what could happen."


Lausanne and Vaud dress up for the QWBSC eBaseball 2023 World Finals

  • Baseball and Softball

The "Olympic Capital" and the canton of Vaud are preparing to host the World Finals on 9 March. The two venues will host 60 international federations and associations. Among them is the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).

Federation (FEI), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), World Triathlon, the International Golf


ATP and Saudi Arabia’s PIF: Multi-year strategic partnership

  • Tennis

On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) revealed a "multi-year strategic partnership" with the governing body for men's tennis, ATP, further solidifying the kingdom's impact on the global sports scene. Did not reveal details about the amount of the investment.

the naming as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation to Rafael Nadal, the creation of the LIV golf


Shohei Ohtani shines in Dodgers debut

  • Baseball and Softball

Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run on his first day with the Los Angeles Dodgers last Tuesday. It helped his team beat the Chicago White Sox 9-6. The slugger has signed with the Dodgers.

The deal dwarfs all other recent contracts signed by athletes, including Jon Tahm's deal with LIV Golf


Laureus Award: Messi, Djokovic, Bonmatí and Biles among nominees

  • News

The nominees for the prestigious Laureus Awards, selected by the 1,300 members of the Laureus Global Media Panel, have been announced. The awards ceremony will take place on 22 April. Lionel Messi, Novak Djokovic, Noah Lyles, Simone Biles and Aitana Bonmatí are among the nominees.

-European Ryder Cup team, Golf.-German men's basketball team, Basketball.


Anthony Kim back in action after 12 years

  • Golf

Next week's LIV Golf Jeddah will see the return of Anthony Kim following his retirement in 2012.

Anthony Kim will return to professional golf competition after 12 years when he plays in Jeddah, the

next stop on Liv's golf tour, at the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from 1-3 March.

Kim's highest ever world golf ranking was 6th.

Three years later, he described his golf game as "non-existent."



PGA Tour announces 2024 Player Advisory Council

  • Golf

The PGA Tour on Sunday announced the 16 members who will serve on the Player Advisory Council in 2024, a pivotal year that will help shape the future of the tour at a controversial time when the LIV League is threatening the American tour's leadership.

Funded by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, the LIV Golf or Super

League Golf is a curious name, representing 54 in Roman numerals, the score if every hole on a par 72

ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund over a partnership involving the LIV Golf


Nick Dunlap: From student and amateur to PGA Tour glory

  • Golf

Nick Dunlap won a thrilling back-nine duel on Sunday to become the first amateur to achieve a PGA Tour title since 1991. Despite being the best, he didn't take home the prize money as he was playing as an amateur.

winning par putt from just under six feet on the 18th hole for a 2-under-par 70 at the Pete Dye Stadium Golf

this putt or missed it, if you had told me on Wednesday night that I would have a putt to win this golf


Women's tennis: between resignation and protest over 'inevitable' Saudi boost

  • Tennis

Saudi Arabia is looking to boost the sport in the country by appointing Rafa Nadal as an ambassador, while some tennis players are concerned about the global exposure a country "where women are not treated equally" can gain. Whether Saudi Arabia will host the WTA Finals remains to be seen.

I think in golf, football and now tennis."


Rafa Nadal: the new ambassador for tennis in Saudi Arabia

  • News

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players in history and winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, was appointed ambassador of the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday as part of Saudi Arabia's strategy to host more professional tournaments as part of its sports expansion goals.

The country has also organised heavyweight boxing matches and funded the new LIV golf tour to compete


Olympic year kicks off with key qualifiers

  • Olympics

January 2024 begins with a flurry of sporting activity in the run-up to Paris 2024. The thirty-third Olympic Games of the modern era, with more than 10,000 athletes, will begin in the Paris region on 26 July.

table tennis, volleyball (for those who have not yet qualified), mountain biking, triathlon, archery, golf


Mickelson agrees with McIlroy's friendlier stance on LIV Golf

  • Golf

the world's best golfers today, agrees with Rory McIlroy's call for a more amicable approach to LIV Golf

Mickelson has expressed his agreement with a friendlier approach and bridging the gap between LIV Golf

golfer is a highly respected figure on the circuit and is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf

He had previously stated that he would rather retire than play LIV golf, but as negotiations progressed

, he reflected and changed his mind Phil Mickelson on the second day of the LIV Golf Invitational

GETTY IMAGES"I think at the time I was maybe a little bit hard on the guys that went to LIV Golf in the