The contention surrounding LIV Golf is not scaring Charles Barkley away.
The basketball Hall of Famer-turned sports media icon confirmed on Thursday that he's taking a meeting with the upstart golf league that's under constant fire for its ties to Saudi Arabia. Barkley confirmed his interest in an interview with"The Next Round" when asked about rumors that LIV wants him to be"a face of their media."
"The answer to your question is 100% yes. I'm gonna meet with LIV." On today's show, Charles Barkley joined us in studio and confirmed that he will be speaking to Greg Norman about a role with LIV Golf.
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