Anthony Joshua insisted he doesn't know what sportswashing while praising Saudi Arabia ahead of his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah. Joshua looks to win back the heavyweight belts he lost to Usyk last September on August 20 at the Jeddah Super Dome. 'AJ' last fought in the nation three years ago, becoming a two-time heavyweight champion by avenging his loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia's involvement in sports such as boxing, football and Formula 1 has been heavily criticised in recent years. The Middle Eastern nation has been accused of using sport as a distraction from human rights abuses, a practice commonly referred to as sportswashing. A report last year from The Guardian revealed Saudi had spent $1.5billion (£1.2bn) on sportswashing. In recent weeks, some of the world's best golfers have been criticised for signing up to the country's inaugural LIV series event. What are your thoughts on Saudi Arabia hosting the Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua praises “immaculate” Saudi Arabia after being questioned on sportswashing
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LOCALIZE IT: Covering July 4 in a deeply divided America
EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The holiday marking the birthday of the United States of America unfolds this year with deep divisions among its people over the weightiest of topics — abortion, guns, the events of 1/6 at the U.S. Capitol, rising gas prices and the direction of the nation in general. How to capture this and gauge your community’s sentiment as the fireworks explode and the flag paraphernalia comes out? Or just document the holiday? Here are some ideas on how to capture this unusual moment in the country’s history. STORY FORMS Short of polling, it’s generally impossible to take the pulse of a community. Instead, break it down into slices. Recommended Over £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator — Pick a place in your coverage area — a popular park (maybe where fireworks are scheduled?), an outdoor festival, perhaps a community sports event — and use the setting as a framing device for your story. — Range around your … [Read more...] about LOCALIZE IT: Covering July 4 in a deeply divided America
Anthony Joshua believes winning Oleksandr Usyk rematch will make him “boxing legend”
Anthony Joshua feels that winning his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk this summer will cement his position as a legend in boxing. The two-time world heavyweight champion has already climbed the mountain top in his sport twice, and has beaten the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker and Dillian Whyte during his career. He is also an Olympic gold medalist, but fans have questioned his legacy after losses to Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr in recent years. Now, he has a chance to defeat one of the sport's pound-for-pound greats in Usyk, who was a legendary undisputed cruiserweight champion before moving up. The pair went the distance back in September, but Joshua was comfortably beaten in front of over 60,000 fans at Tottenham Hotspur stadium. He immediately exercised his rematch clause, and will get another chance to fight for the belts on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Brit will make a massive money purse for the fight, and believes it will cement his legacy. “I feel when … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua believes winning Oleksandr Usyk rematch will make him “boxing legend”
Britney Spears’ Attorney Claims Tri Star Helped Create Conservatorship, Received $18 Million From Pop Star’s Estate
Click here to read the full article. Despite denying any involvement with Britney Spears ’ conservatorship, the pop star’s former business manager Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group was directly involved in creating the legal arrangement. New legal documents filed by Spears’ attorney claim that Tri Star received at least $18 million from the conservatorship. Tri Star and its founder, Lou Taylor, served as the superstar’s business managers from 2008 through 2020. The company was hired by the singer’s father, Jamie Spears, around the time he placed his daughter under a conservatorship. The elder Spears was the singer’s conservator for most of the 13-year legal arrangement, before he was suspended by the court last September, ahead of the conservatorship being terminated fully in November. More from Variety Britney Spears' Lawyer Blasts Her Father for Seeking 'Revenge Deposition' and Trying to 'Intimidate' Her Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Get Married After … [Read more...] about Britney Spears’ Attorney Claims Tri Star Helped Create Conservatorship, Received $18 Million From Pop Star’s Estate