Saudi Arabia-Backed MMA League PFL Eyes Expansion in Dubai and Qatar

Saudi Arabia-Backed MMA League PFL Eyes Expansion in Dubai and Qatar
3 months ago

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), an MMA promotion backed by Saudi Arabian investments, is on the move to intensify its presence in the Middle East, specifically focusing on the rapidly growing markets of Dubai and Qatar. This development comes as part of a broader strategy to tap into the region's burgeoning interest in combat sports and leverage the financial backing from Saudi Arabia to bolster its operations.

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Ice Cube's BIG3 Basketball League Eyes Expansion with Philadelphia and Alabama Teams

Ice Cube's BIG3 Basketball League Eyes Expansion with Philadelphia and Alabama Teams
6 months ago

The BIG3 professional basketball league created by the former rapper is in discussion to extend the league into Philadelphia and Alabama by adding new teams. That would represent a major expansion of the five-on-five half-court three-on-three league that started operations in 2017. A reason for the negotiations: BIG3 is trying to reach a wider audience and key markets.

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