What do Phillies fans think of the World Cup? The consensus is clear
Bob, it would be fair to say, was well-lubricated by the time he took the stool next to…
Hormuz Crisis Sparks a Middle East Pipeline BoomHormuz Crisis Sparks a Middle East Pipeline Boom
The blockading of the Strait of Hormuz was something that was never going to happen—until it did, paralyzing…
World Cup weather: 60 per cent thunderstorm chance for Uruguay vs Cape Verde in Miami
The Athletic has live coverage of Uruguay vs Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This World…
Energy security fears drive global surge in orders for Chinese storage firms
The lingering energy shock is driving overseas orders for China’s energy storage companies, with more than 25 gigawatt-hours…
World Cup predictions: Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs Iran and rest of matchday 11
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games,…
The soccer metric that proves the 2026 World Cup is providing historic levels of entertainment
There is a simple barometer to judge the quality of a major international tournament. More goals typically means…
Turkey down and out! Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day nine
The Athletic has live coverage of Netherlands vs Sweden and Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA…
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day six: France and Argentina justify their top spots
Both of the finalists from Qatar 2022, holders Argentina and runners-up France, got their tournaments underway on Tuesday…
Saudi Arabia Unveils Middle East’s Largest National Tennis Centre in Qiddiya City to Boost Global Sporting Ambitions
With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past…
U.S.-Iran Deal Doesn’t Mean a Swift Return of Oil and Gas Flows
The U.S.-Iran deal and the potentially imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz do not mean that oil…
SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune
Friday’s debut share surge for SpaceX is bolstering the fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s richest men. Prince…
Why China is attracting wealthy Gulf families in search of education, tech and business
In April, a family from the United Arab Emirates – four adults, three children and a nanny –…