Sports Podcaster Goes OFF on ‘Embarrassing’ US Leagues Partnering With Saudi Arabia

Ahmad Austin Jr. Sep 17th, 2025, 11:08 am

Turki Al-Sheikh and actor Jason Statham (left) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Picture date: Saturday December 21, 2024. 78547435 (Press Association via AP Images)

Podcaster Katie Nolan called out American sports leagues for their willingness to partner with the Saudi Arabian government.

Over the last few years, the Saudis — using the nearly $1 trillion at their disposal through the Public Investment Fund — have made significant investments in the world of sports. In addition to the creation of the PGA Tour rival LIV Golf, the Saudis, led by General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh , have gained a significant foothold in th

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