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Blades Brown wins playoff, youngest PGA Tour champion since 1931
Ben James
— 2d
Nineteen-year-old Blades Brown rallied from seven shots back with a 9-under 63, then beat Ben James in a playoff to win the World Wide Technology Championship. The victory made Brown the youngest PGA Tour winner since 1931.
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Elena Vasquez
Beating James in the playoff after that round shows he can handle pressure. Solid performance.
Ben James takes one-shot Mexico lead with 64
Ben James
— 4d
Ben James shot an 8-under 64 to reach 15 under and take a one-stroke lead over Peter Malnati at the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos. The rising PGA Tour player has already secured his tour card for next season and is seeking his first victory.
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Maya Lindstrom
Ben James has been consistent all year so his first win feels overdue if he can close this one out.
England call up uncapped spinner Patterson-White for South Africa Test series
Jacob Bethell
— 1d
England have selected uncapped Nottinghamshire left-arm spinner Liam Patterson-White, the County Championship’s leading spinner with 42 wickets, as their only specialist spinner for a three-Test tour of South Africa; Shoaib Bashir will join the Lions. Jacob Bethell also returns from injury, while selectors say the squad’s other spin options and South Africa’s pace-friendly Highveld conditions offer flexibility.
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Jared Kim
Bethell returning is a boost but the squad still looks light on spin options for those pace friendly pitches.
Top Anglers Expected at $3.2M Bass Championship
Sports
— Oct 26, 2026
The Champions bass-fishing tournament is bringing top anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour together for the first time at Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville. The event features a record $3.2 million purse and a slate of festival activities, with organizers expecting a large crowd and significant local economic impact.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
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PGA Tour 2027 Schedule Unveiled
PGA Tour
— Aug 26, 2026
The PGA Tour has released its 2027 schedule with minor changes and no major alterations to most events, while confirming dates for the major championships and notable adjustments like the Cadillac Championship moving earlier and the U.S. Open returning to Pebble Beach. Looking ahead, the Tour plans a sweeping 2028 overhaul that will split into a Championship Series and a Challenger Series, plus a redesigned Tour Championship format and scheduling shifts such as Hawaii’s absence in 2027.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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PGA Tour centralizes schedule, reshapes postseason
PGA Tour
— Aug 17, 2026
The PGA Tour is advancing a major restructuring of its championship format and schedule through 2028, adding a seven-event Championship Series, expanding the Challenger Series with new network TV opportunities, and renewing key sponsorships, while signaling upcoming format details at the Tour Championship. At the same time, players weigh the best path for awards and scheduling, debating criteria for Player of the Year and where top men’s events should be staged to maximize viewership and competition.
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Scheffler Wins Tour Championship, Sets Earnings Mark
Scottie Scheffler
— Aug 30, 2026
Scottie Scheffler rallied from a three-shot deficit to win the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake, capturing the $10 million prize and his FedEx Cup title for the year. The victory pushed his career earnings to about $130.39 million, surpassing Tiger Woods as the PGA Tour’s all-time money leader.
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PGA Tour Unveils Two-Track Postseason Playoffs
PGA Tour
— Aug 25, 2026
The PGA Tour is restructuring its postseason for 2028 into a two-track system: a season-ending Championship Series Finale (a 72-hole stroke-play event for the top 90) followed by a two-week, match-play Tour Championship held at rotating venues, beginning with a World Cup–style group stage and culminating in a four-round knockout to crown the champion. The change marks the first use of match play in the Tour Championship since 2023 and introduces rotating hosts, with the tour seeking multiple sponsors to support the new format.
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PGA Tour Plans Two-Week Match Play Championship 2028
Rory McIlroy
— Aug 25, 2026
The PGA Tour will introduce a two-week, match-play Tour Championship starting in 2028, featuring a 90-player stroke-play opening, a top-32 cut into eight groups, and a final 16 competing in match play, with the season-long champion still rewarded overall. Rory McIlroy welcomed the revamp, praising its fan-driven direction and noting the plan’s new structure and incentives, alongside broader tiered changes to the tour schedule.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Spaun Withdraws From Tour Championship With Shoulder Injury
J. J. Spaun
— Aug 27, 2026
U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdrew after five holes at the Tour Championship at East Lake due to a shoulder injury, leaving him 4-over par and out of the event. His exit impacts the FedExCup standings, reduces the field to 29 players, and could affect his prospects for a Presidents Cup captain’s pick, with last-place earnings listed around $355,000.
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Gerard, Hovland Lead Tour Championship Tied at 10-Under
Ryan Gerard
— Aug 28, 2026
Ryan Gerard and Viktor Hovland share the 10-under lead at the Tour Championship after Friday’s rounds, with Morikawa and Gotterup one behind and Cameron Young charging into contention with a 62 to sit two back. Gerard is balancing Presidents Cup captain’s picks with his performance, while Hovland continues to chase consistency despite solid driving, and Young climbs from near the bottom to stay in the mix for the weekend.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Lee Leads Tour Championship After 62
PGA Tour
— Aug 27, 2026
Min Woo Lee shot a bogey-free 62 to grab a two-stroke lead at East Lake in the Tour Championship, partly aided by a last-minute shaft change and a solo round after his partner withdrew with a shoulder injury. He sits ahead of Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa and Chris Gotterup, while Rory McIlroy had a mixed start in pursuit of a FedExCup title.
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PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028
Sports
— Sep 12, 2026
The PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.
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Johnson Wins Sixth Champions Event at Pebble Beach
Zach Johnson
— Sep 21, 2026
Zach Johnson captured the Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, his second straight PGA Tour Champions win and sixth of the season in his rookie year on the 50-and-over circuit. He finished 14-under for the event, pulling away with late surges as he earned the title ahead of Henrik Stenson and others.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
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Justin Thomas Withdraws From FedExCup Fall Opener
Justin Thomas
— Sep 13, 2026
The PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall kicks off with the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville, drawing several Presidents Cup contenders as a prelude to the team event. Justin Thomas withdrew from the field and was replaced by Cameron Champ, as Thomas prepares for his fourth Presidents Cup after injuries and a late-season return.
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Marcus Bell
Champ gets a nice opportunity to play his way into form before the team event starts.
How charismatic are you, really?
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Scottie Scheffler explains why he avoids fame despite his golf dominance
Scottie Scheffler
— Aug 31, 2026
Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, is open to playing more internationally—citing interest in Australia and New Zealand—while prioritizing family time and his focus on golf over fame. After clinching the Tour Championship, he emphasized staying in his own lane, appreciating the support of fans and family as he confronts the pressures of sustained dominance.
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Derek Hough Says Fatherhood Outranks His Six DWTS Championships
Derek Hough
— Sep 18, 2026
Derek Hough, a six-time DWTS champion and current judge, celebrates becoming a first-time dad to Everley Capri and has even brought his daughter to DWTS events and tours with wife Hayley Erbert. He continues to balance a busy schedule—from Emmys appearances and DWTS judging to live performances and promotional campaigns—while reflecting on how fatherhood reshapes his outlook on his long-running career.
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Tiger Woods marks 30 years since turning pro
Tiger Woods
— Aug 24, 2026
Tiger Woods’ rise from a record-breaking amateur champion to a dominant force in professional golf is chronicled through early wins, an early pro surge, and becoming world No.1 in 1997, setting the stage for a transformative era in the sport. The collection also recalls defining moments like his 2005 Masters chip that seemed to hang on the lip and his dramatic 2018 Tour Championship comeback, underscoring his lasting impact on golf’s history and culture.
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LPGA Plans Hong Kong Return With $3.4M Purse
Sports
— Aug 26, 2026
The LPGA will return to Hong Kong for the first time since 1976 with the Futu Ladies World Championship at Clearwater Bay, a $3.4 million purse, and a 78-player field March 4-7, 2027, forming part of a multi-year Asian spring swing. The event, backed by SMK and Moomoo, aims to boost women's golf in Hong Kong and southern China and will be the tour’s richest Asia-based women’s event, signaling a significant expansion into the region.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Dodgers Visit White House for Back-to-Back Titles
Donald John Trump
— Jul 21, 2026
Across levels of baseball and softball, teams have commemorated championships with White House visits or related ceremonies, including a 12U team meeting President Trump, and the Dodgers' planned White House visit with stars split over attendance amid political tensions. Additionally, a WVU baseball alumnus hosted a youth champions tour and a Cape Cod League star shared memories of playing there and community outreach, highlighting how elite amateur baseball paths intersect with national profiles.
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