Tom Brady, Fanatics flag football event moving from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles as war breaks out in Middle East

Tom Brady, Fanatics flag football event moving from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles as war breaks out in Middle East

The much-anticipated flag football event involving Tom Brady and other NFL legends and superstars is moving from Saudi Arabia to California after war broke out in the Middle East over the weekend. The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is relocating to Los Angeles, with BMO Stadium likely to serve as the host venue, NFL Network’s Ian … Read more

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi went to Saudi Arabia to look into potential PIF investment

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi went to Saudi Arabia to look into potential PIF investment

North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi traveled to Saudi Arabia before the season to seek potential investment from the country’s Public Investment Fund, according to The Athletic. The university was unaware of the visit, which came “at the invitation of the Saudis,” UNC vice chancellor for communications Dean Stoyer told the outlet. No agreement came from … Read more

Pete Davidson stands performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival after FDNY father’s 9/11 death

Pete Davidson stands performing at Saudi Arabia comedy festival after FDNY father’s 9/11 death

Pete Davidson is standing by his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia more than two decades after his father, New York City firefighter Scott Davidson, was killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Scott, who served with Ladder Company 118 in Brooklyn Heights, was 33 when he died responding to … Read more

Tom Brady coming out of retirement — for flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia

Tom Brady coming out of retirement — for flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia

Tom Brady will be back on the field playing quarterback. Sort of. The NFL legend will participate in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, it was announced on Monday. The tournament will take place in Saudi Arabia on March 21, 2026 as part of the country’s Riyadh Season program — a series of events hosted in … Read more