Against the backdrop of the 2023 Ryder Cup, which The Times reports that record broadcast figures of 3.7 million in the UK, FSG could now take a further step into the world of golf. According to Bloomberg, John Henry and Co. are exploring investing in the PGA Tour that could provide ‘a possible alternative transaction to a pending deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

It is suggested that some US investors would prefer to lead a deal although a partnership with PIF could happen. The PGA Tour agreed a merger with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the DP World Tour in June. Major winners including Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau all made the switch after being offered lucrative deals.

Bloomberg reports that ‘US lawmakers have been vocal about their opposition to a deal, despite assurances by PGA representatives in July that the Public Investment Fund would be only a minority investor in the combined entity’. Meanwhile, the PIF has ‘the exclusive right to further invest in the new entity, including a right of first refusal on any capital invested’ per terms with the PGA Tour.

The Boston Globe also suggests FSG are one of six North American-based companies bidding for a minority stake in the PGA Tour. A statement from the PGA Tour said: “Throughout 2023, the PGA TOUR has demonstrated its strength, reach and value as an enterprise. Our focus continues to be on finalizing an agreement with the Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour, however, our negotiations have resulted in unsolicited interest from other investors.

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Newcastle release 60-second clip from SJP as Sela produce stunning Champions League display

Sela – Newcastle United’s front of shirt sponsors – have released official footage of their spectacular drone display above St James’ Park.

After fans in the city posted photos and videos of the light shows spotted above the stadium on Sunday night, the Saudi events company have now released a 60-second clip, which celebrates the return of European football to Tyneside.

The incredible display is believed to involve several hundred drones, which have

Former Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain player Yohan Cabaye has heaped praise on two Toon players ahead of this week’s Champions League clash.

Two of Cabaye’s former employers are set to lock horns in the Champions League, as Newcastle prepare for their first home game in the competition since 2003.

It should be an incredible occasion, with a raucous atmosphere expected inside St James’ Park – and hopefully an atmosphere so raucous that it could force PSG to freeze. That is the hope, but Luis Enrique has enough top level players that they should not be fazed.

Instead, Newcastle will need their own major stars to step up and deliver on the grand stage that is the Champions League. One of those is Bruno Guimaraes, who has backed the Magpies to pick up three points on Wednesday night. He will be the club’s big hope going into the game with PSG.

However, he is not one of the Toon signings that has earned praise from Cabaye.