
Haaland: I feel no pressure facing Arsenal - we have nothing to lose
Haaland claims no pressure facing Arsenal as City aims for title.
Jon Rahm remains focused on his golf performance amid uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future. Despite speculation about funding issues, LIV's CEO assures that the 2026 season will proceed as planned.
Mentioned in this story
MEXICO CITY (AP) â Jon Rahm says he had no trouble moving forward inside the ropes amid uncertainty surrounding the future of LIV Golf. âFor me, it didn't make sense to think about it or waste time thinking about,â Rahm said Thursday after opening with seven birdies in his round of 6-under 65 at LIV Golf Mexico, leaving him three shots behind Victor Perez of France at Chapultepec Golf Club. âSince everything happened so suddenly and so quickly, I wasnât very worried about it because normally, before the rumors start, we already know something â thereâs always someone within the league who knows something,â he said. âIt happened so fast that I really didnât worry about it.â Speculation was running rampant on Wednesday the main source of funding â Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund â was on the verge of drying up. The LIV chief executive, Scott O'Neil, sent a memo to staff the 2026 season would proceed without interruption and at âfull throttle.â Questions remained whether that would last beyond the end of the year. There was a power outage at the course on Tuesday, fueling speculation about the league's future. And then the streaming of the first round went out for about two hours. O'Neil sat down with LIV's broadcast team and remained bullish about the future. âGiven the momentum of this business, weâre really excited about where we are and the position where we are,â O'Neil said. He said he met with 50 people at the Masters and rolled out a plan that âmight surprise people.â LIV Golf has said some of its metrics such as ticket sales and team sponsorships have increased, and O'Neil is projecting 10 of the 13 teams and four of the 14 events will be profitable. But there is a substantial cost involved with prize funds ($30 million for each tournament) and operations. The newsletter Money in Sport reported in February that LIV Golf already had spent $5.3 billion and was projected to surpass $6 billion by the end of the year. âThis notion of bringing teams to market, I had two calls this morning,â O'Neil said on the LIV broadcast. âThis notion of, âDo you have to raise money?â Probably this is business. But if we keep the trajectory going the way we are and the revenue growth going, this is going to be a really good business for a really long time.â \\\_ AP golf:
Jon Rahm stated he is not concerned about LIV Golf's future and prefers to focus on his game.
LIV Golf has reportedly spent $5.3 billion and is projected to exceed $6 billion by the end of the year.
LIV Golf's CEO, Scott O'Neil, assured that the 2026 season will proceed without interruption and at full throttle.

Haaland claims no pressure facing Arsenal as City aims for title.

Vancouver Canucks part ways with GM Patrik Allvin after last-place finish.

Key points to watch in the Man City vs. Arsenal title clash

Get ready for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs with our guide!

Ancelotti: 'El Atlético de Madrid es el equipo menos español de LaLiga'

Tragedia en Murcia: muere mujer embarazada tras un atragantamiento
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.