Venus Out Of Open, Saudi Investment In PFL, Nebraska Volleyball Makes History, General Booty Signs Underwear Deal
TENNIS
The U.S. Open is underway, but unfortunately crowd favorite Venus Williams lost in the first round, her worst loss in 100 career matches at the tournament.
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired a minority stake in the Professional Fighters League. The Financial Times reported that the investment would be $100 million (in a league valued at $500 million). Other investors in the league include former NY Yankee Alex Rodriguez, actor Kevin Hart, and rapper Wiz Khalifa.
VOLLEYBALL
The NCAA champion Nebraska volleyball team hosted the largest crowd to ever watch a women’s sports event when they beat Omaha 3-0 on Wednesday.
FOOTBALL
In one of the most obvious NIL (name, image, likeness) endorsement deals, Oklahoma quarterback General Booty signed an underwear deal with Rock ‘Em Socks.
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