EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN MCEVOY: Sportsmail understands the inaugural event could be staged as early as next year. An option under consideration is a one-off street race in Jeddah.

A Saudi takeover of Newcastle would be 'sportswashing' according to human rights body Amnesty International.The Premier League club are understood to be in talks with two potential buyers

The new global index showed children in Norway, South Korea and the Netherlands had the best chance at survival and well-being thanks to good healthcare, education and nutrition.

EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Mike Ashley will sell Newcastle United if the consortium fronted by Amanda Staveley produces the cash to do a deal, Sportsmail has been told.

English football's biggest overseas broadcast partner beIN Sports have reportedly urged the Premier League to block Newcastle's proposed takeover from the Saudi Arabian-led consortium.

The trio had arranged to return to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo in Brazil. But given there is a travel ban between Brazil and Argentina, a permit was needed to allow their private flight.

The Premier League asked the United States government to keep Saudi Arabia on its piracy watch list before beginning checks on Newcastle United's Saudi-led takeover.

avid Beckham's latest excursion to Ivalo in Lapland, Finland was right up his alley - as he got to race a sports car across an icy landscape.

The couple - who are worth £335million - are said to have used their firm, Beckham Brand Limited to take out the loan last year, which they are reportedly paying back over 10 years

Despite the charges against him an online fundraiser supporting the Melbourne mortgage broker- which has since been removed by the founder after raising $65 - has been set up online.

One of Melbourne's most influential football reporters for more than two decades has revealed he knew Dean Laidley was a cross dresser for up to 12 years. 

A Royal Commission's secret findings into what Cardinal George Pell knew about the activities of paedophile priests in the 70s and 80s have finally been unveiled.

She confirmed she'd split with boyfriend Nick Power in a teary-eyed Instagram video on Wednesday.

The Troublemaker singer, 35, turned heads as he arrived at Manchester's MediaCityUK sporting the new look on Monday night.

The Voice is set to return in 2020 for its ninth season, and along with a brand new judge it will feature a brand new hairstyle for Olly Murs. 

The report released on Friday was written just weeks before the civil rights leader was assassinated in 1968, and details allegations about a workshop King held earlier that year in Miami.

Famous names like Natalie Portman and Jussie Smollett turned up to the Kingdom Day Parade, which was held in Los Angeles on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Conor McGregor praised Donald Trump, calling him a 'Phenomenal President'. The Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter took to Twitter on Monday as Trump celebrated his three-year anniversary.

Jessica Biel certainly pulled out all the stops for the afterparty in New York, spotted arriving in a sheer lace dress and black stilettos.

Chung, who has modelled before for the designer, looked fashion forward in a lemon fluffy jumper which she teamed with a matching lemon and metallic skirt.

It can be tricky to maintain perfect locks while at Glastonbury festival, even for those enjoying the hospitality tents the event has to offer.

During his time lower down the football ladder, the centre-back had to work full-time as a mortgage adviser to make ends meet and fund his dreams of one day playing in the Premier League.

Star Wars actor Alan Harris has passed away at the age of 81. Harris played several differed roles in the original trilogy films, most notably Bossk in The Empire Strikes Back.

The iconic musician, 61, remained focused on her business duties as she entered Brooklyn's Howard Gilman Opera House ahead of her Madame X tour in New York over the weekend.

JANET STREET-PORTER: Her Majesty will have the dubious pleasure of seeing yet another actress attempt the impossible - playing a woman they know virtually nothing about.

'The best birthday present I can give you,' the 61-year-old Queen of Pop said, 'is to teach you to never settle for second best'

The queen of pop, 61, walked hand in hand with her beau, 25, who led his lover out of the Paris venue on Wednesday.

My Kitchen Rules reject Amanda Proud is standing by her shocking comments about Married At First Sight's wild brides. 

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have poked fun at rumours of a split by sharing a lighthearted video.

In her memoir Inside Out, Moore details her marriage to Ashton Kutcher who was 15 years her junior and how she became pregnant with his baby but miscarried at six months.

Bold and decisive actions are now needed not only to reduce the spread of the disease, but also to stem the free-falling economy and provide a safety net to people and business and commerce.

Olympic gold-medallist Sally Pearson had to settle for the runner-up place in an Australian Sportswoman of the Year contest - after she was pipped at the post by a horse.

Tiffany Porter added to that medal haul in the final race of Friday night, winning silver in the 100m hurdles behind Australia's Sally Pearson in 12.80s.

Taxpayers in 2017 stumped up $45,000 and $120,000 for two separate Australian Sports Commission dinners in Melbourne and Sydney hosted by cabinet minister Greg Hunt.

Australian athlete Sally Pearson is reportedly expected to call time on her athletics career due to persistent injuries.

The 24-year-old showed off her cleavage in a low-cut purple bra that she wore under a long-sleeved, see-through chiffon top of a similar hue plus high waist pants on Saturday.

Gigi stepped out in a yellow suit and green makeup, channeling Jim Carrey in The Mask. Bella went as Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman (aka Selina Kyle) from the 1992 flick Batman Returns.

Gigi and Bella Hadid led the fashion stars at the 2019 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. Gigi was clad in a sheer olive dress while Bella wore a black velvet suits with faux piercings.

She is fresh off of her Paris Couture Week adventures. Supermodel Gigi Hadid touched down on Friday looking as stylish as ever while strolling through the JFK airport in the Big Apple.

Ahead of the rapper's Yeezy 8 show on Monday night, the model appeared to agree with a message which accused anyone contributing to Kanye's empire of producing 'right-wing propaganda'.

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik have been sporting matching evil eye bracelets, to mask away negative energy, ever since they announced they were expecting a baby.

The actor, 52, sported long, damp hair and bright yellow overalls for the scene he filmed where he was joined by co-star Rachel.

Dr Velumani, Founder, Thyrocare in conversation with Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld talks about how India has successfully managed the COVID-19 crisis.

A week that began with Steven Brown in a near-hopeless position with regard to retaining his European Tour privileges concluded with a maiden victory at the Portugal Masters.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN TURKEY: Englishman Steven Brown thought he'd be a bag of nerves by now, but he is rightly soaking in the praise and plaudits following his victory in the Portugal Masters.

Sky Sports will be the only place to watch live coverage of the Masters next year after a new deal blocked the BBC out. The new deal ends a recent agreement whereby the BBC showed two rounds.

COMMENT: Even though it was expected, it did not lessen the sadness. The final two rounds of the Masters represented the final frontier as far as live coverage of golf on the BBC was concerned.

DEREK LAWRENSON 2019 REVIEW: As a farewell column for 2019, let's reflect on another momentous season and hand out some accolades to the best and worst moments in 2019.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN ABU DHABI: Twelve months ago, a struggling Shane Lowry turned up here and spoke about rebuilding his career in some of the far-flung spots on the European Tour.

MY SPORTING HERO BY CALUM CROWE: Growing up in Ayrshire, I was raised on a diet of Junior football and links golf. Both were in my blood from an early age and have stuck with me.