Karim Zidan

The outstanding chess player of his generation is the latest figure to be associated with a kingdom that uses entertainment to pacify the public

The planned fight on White House grounds isn’t just macho spectacle – it’s a chilling marker of where the US is headed

The Middle Easterners come Stateside this summer for a regional tournament appearance enabled by sportswashing

Zuckerberg’s appointment of the UFC supremo to Meta’s board appears to be a calculated move to solidify ties with Trump through one of his most influential allies

The US president-elect’s ties with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and boxing, as well as World Wrestling Entertainment, might tell us about the kinds of sport he appreciates. But then there’s golf …As the US prepares to host the World Cup and the Olympics during Trump’s presidency, Jonathan Freedland and Karim Zidan walk through his history with sport to see if it explains more about him

Both Fifa and the IOC have avoided statements denouncing the Israel-Gaza war and the ensuing humanitarian crisis, a decision in stark contrast to their handling of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The UFC has been accused of engineering a monopoly over the world of mixed martial arts. But its leverage may soon be severely weakened

As Las Vegas shifts its attention to more reputable sports frontiers, the Gulf states are ready to seize the opportunity and claim their place as the new epicenter of boxing and MMA

The Argentinian opted for Inter Miami over Al-Hilal. But it would be wrong to think his decision was made on ethical grounds

Ex-president’s open criticism of team started in 2019, when Megan Rapinoe said she wouldn’t visit White House after winning