Tag: #sports

USTA Announces Record $90 Million Prize Pool for 2025 U.S. Open

USTA sets a $90M prize pool for 2025 U.S. Open, marking significant player advocacy gains and record tennis earnings.

#tennis, #usopen, #prizemoney, #usta, #sports

2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters Debuts in Jeddah as 'Fourth Major' in Snooker

The 2025 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters kicks off in Jeddah, establishing the tournament as a key event in the snooker calendar.

#snooker, #saudiarabia, #sports, #jeddah, #tournament

USCIS Implements Visa Restrictions on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

New USCIS policy blocks visa eligibility for transgender women in women's sports, aligning with Trump's executive order.

#uscis, #transgender, #sports, #visarestrictions

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Makes History as First Frenchwoman to Win Revived Tour de France Femmes

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wins Tour de France Femmes, marking a historic achievement in women's cycling with a decisive solo attack.

#tourdefrancefemmes, #cycling, #paulineferrandprevot, #sports

Gambling Scandals Shake Major League Baseball and NBA

Recent gambling scandals in MLB and NBA highlight integrity issues in sports as betting becomes widespread.

#sports, #mlb, #nba, #gambling, #integrity

Qatar Eyes 2036 Olympics Amid Challenges

Qatar joins discussions for hosting 2036 Olympics with sustainability and infrastructure strengths, despite hurdles in climate and human rights.

#qatar, #olympics, #sports, #2036olympics, #infrastructure

Scottie Scheffler Triumphs with First Open Championship Victory

Scottie Scheffler captures his first Open Championship at Royal Portrush, marking his fourth major win and aiming for a career Grand Slam.

#golf, #scottiescheffler, #openchampionship, #majors, #sports

Anna Leigh Waters Makes History as First Pickleball Player at ESPY Awards

Pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters attends ESPYs, reflecting the sport's rapid growth and her personal achievements.

#pickleball, #annaleighwaters, #sports, #espyawards

Simone Biles Shines at 2025 ESPY Awards with Two Major Wins

Simone Biles wins Best Female Athlete & Best Championship Performance at the 2025 ESPYs, highlighting her Olympic comeback.

#sports, #espyawards, #simonebiles, #gymnastics

MLB Considers Allowing Players in 2028 Olympics

MLB and MLBPA discuss integrating players into the 2028 Olympics to boost baseball's global profile.

#mlb, #olympics, #baseball, #sports, #2028olympics

Atlanta to Host 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Feature Youngest Starting Pitcher in History

Atlanta returns as host for MLB All-Star Game 2025, featuring top pitchers, exciting events, and tech upgrades.

#mlb, #allstargame, #atlanta, #baseball, #sports

Singapore Hosts 22nd World Aquatics Championships, A Southeast Asian First

Singapore makes history by hosting the 22nd World Aquatics Championships, attracting 2,500 athletes and generating $60 million in tourism.

#singapore, #worldaquaticschampionships, #swimming, #sports, #tourism

Big East Conference Returns to ESPN with New Streaming Deal

Big East partners with ESPN for a six-year streaming deal on ESPN+, boosting women's basketball and Olympic sports exposure.

#sports, #bigeast, #espn, #basketball

Esports World Cup 2025 to Begin in Riyadh with Record $70 Million Prize Pool

The Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh boasts a $70 million prize pool across 25 competitions, fueling global esports excitement.

#esports, #riyadh, #gaming, #sports, #saudiarabia

Buss Family to Sell Majority Stake in Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 Billion

The Buss family sells majority stake in Lakers to Mark Walter, valuing the team at $10 billion, the highest for a sports franchise.

#sports, #nba, #losangeleslakers, #business, #markwalter