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☆ The Bombshell Rumor Gripping Professional Golf
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Jordan Spieth is a three-time major champion, a newly minted member of the PGA Tour’s board and just spent his weekend on the course with many of the world’s top players. But even he seemed to be totally in the dark about the potential bombshell gripping the world of golf. Is Jon Rahm about to bolt from the PGA Tour for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf?

Persons: Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, LIV Organizations: PGA, PGA Tour Locations: Saudi

☆ Is This the Richest Tournament in Golf?
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

It’s no secret that the Masters is golf’s most prestigious tournament and that the British Open is the most historic. But the title of the world’s most lucrative golf tournament may soon belong to a three-day event at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club next week, featuring a cast of mostly unknowns that even ardent fans of the sport have never heard of.

Organizations: Abu, Golf Club Locations: British

☆ Tiger Woods Is Back—and Teeing Off on the PGA Tour’s Secretive Saudi Deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

When Tiger Woods addressed his long-anticipated comeback from ankle surgery that has sidelined him since April, he delivered something even juicier than updates about his own future: his insight into the uncertain future of professional golf. Woods, who’s set to tee off Thursday at the Hero World Challenge that he hosts in the Bahamas, said his ankle is now pain free and that he hopes to play as much as once a month next year. But from his powerful perch inside the negotiations, the 1,328th ranked golfer in the world also provided some of the most revelatory remarks about the status of the stunning pact between the PGA Tour and its Saudi-backed rival.

Persons: Tiger Woods, who’s Organizations: PGA Tour Locations: Bahamas, Saudi

☆ A Campaign Builds to Label Radio Free Europe Journalist as Wrongfully Detained
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Ann M. Simmons | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Alsu Kurmasheva was arrested in October on an allegation of failing to register as a foreign agent and placed in pretrial detention. Photo: Vladislav Mikhnevskii/Associated PressEarlier this year, Alsu Kurmasheva , a dual Russian-U.S. citizen and journalist for U.S.-government funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, faced a difficult choice. She wanted to travel to the Russian city of Kazan to see her ailing mother. In May, she made the trip, leaving the Czech Republic, where she lives, on her U.S. passport and entering Russia using her Russian passport. In June, Russian authorities stopped her from flying home, accusing her of failing to properly declare her U.S. citizenship.

Persons: Alsu Kurmasheva, Vladislav Mikhnevskii, Alsu Organizations: U.S, Radio Free, Radio Liberty, State Department Locations: Russian, Radio Free Europe, Kazan, Russia, Czech Republic

☆ The Wild Legal Theory to Save Jim Harbaugh
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Michigan Law professor Daniel Crane was speaking at the Federalist Society’s national lawyers convention last week when the assembled legal wonks kept stopping him to discuss something that wasn’t on the originalism agenda: the explosive sign-stealing scandal engulfing his school’s football team. After Crane’s beloved Wolverines drew the wrath of the college sports world, Crane cooked up a novel theory in their defense. In perhaps the spiciest piece ever to hit the Yale Journal on Regulation, Crane argued that the NCAA bylaw Michigan is accused of violating may be unenforceable—because it violates antitrust law.

Persons: Daniel Crane, wonks, Crane’s, Crane Organizations: Michigan, Federalist Society’s, football, Wolverines, Yale

☆ After a Key Win, Michigan Girds for Its Next Battle: Freeing Jim Harbaugh
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The emotional aftermath of Michigan’s key win over Penn State on Saturday turned into a celebration of the one person notably absent: Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines’ coach who had been suspended by the Big Ten over alleged sign-stealing. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, who filled in as acting head coach, gave a profanity-laced postgame interview thanking both God and his suspended boss. A player held up a white board with “FREE JIM” scrawled on it. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy pointed at a television camera and proclaimed: “Love you, coach.”

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Sherrone Moore, JIM ” scrawled, J.J, McCarthy, ” Organizations: Penn State, Wolverines, Big

☆ Michigan Rushes to Court to Fend Off Jim Harbaugh’s Suspension
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten over alleged sign-stealing violations. Photo: Al Goldis/Associated PressWhen the Big Ten suspended Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh over alleged sign-stealing violations late Friday afternoon, the school rushed to court with an urgent message: It needs Harbaugh to finish off a dream season. Michigan wasn’t shy about framing the stakes. Its lawyers argued that barring Harbaugh from doing the most important part of his job would damage him, his players, and even the public, based on what it called a flimsy initial investigation by the Big Ten.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Al Goldis, Harbaugh Organizations: Big, Big Ten, Michigan Locations: Michigan

☆ Michigan Will Play Penn State Without Jim Harbaugh While Legal Battle Ramps Up
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten over alleged sign-stealing violations. Photo: Al Goldis/Associated PressWhen the Big Ten suspended Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh over alleged sign-stealing violations late Friday afternoon, the school rushed to court with an urgent message: It needs Harbaugh to finish off a dream season. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings, were forced to kick off their marquee game against No. 9 Penn State without their boss when a judge didn’t issue a ruling in the hours before the game. With the small window between the Big Ten’s decision and Saturday’s noon kickoff, Michigan missed its limited chance to get Harbaugh back on the sidelines.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Al Goldis, Harbaugh Organizations: Big, Big Ten, Michigan, Wolverines, College Football, Penn State Locations: Michigan

☆ Michigan Beats Penn State Without Jim Harbaugh While Legal Battle Ramps Up
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten over alleged sign-stealing violations. Photo: Al Goldis/Associated PressWhen the Big Ten suspended Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh over alleged sign-stealing violations late Friday afternoon, the school rushed to court with an urgent message: It needs Harbaugh to finish off a dream season. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings, were forced to play their marquee game against No. 9 Penn State without their boss when a judge didn’t issue a ruling in the hours before the game. And it was no Harbaugh, no problem: Michigan prevailed 24-15 for its best win of the season with offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore filling in as acting head coach.

Persons: Jim Harbaugh, Al Goldis, Harbaugh, Sherrone Moore Organizations: Big, Big Ten, Michigan, Wolverines, College Football, Penn State Locations: Michigan

☆ Aaron Rodgers Wants to Come Back This Season. It Isn’t Crazy.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Soon after Aaron Rodgers suffered what’s typically a season-ending Achilles injury on his first drive with the New York Jets, he suggested something that sounded radical even for Aaron Rodgers. He wanted to try to return this season. The idea of returning from his Achilles tear within just a handful of months seemed impossible. It’s an injury that has historically required up to a year for recovery—if recovery is even possible. Even Rodgers acknowledges there’s a long way to go before achieving his stated goal.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, what’s, Rodgers, there’s Organizations: New York Jets

☆ Patrick Mahomes: Super Bowl Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The National Football League propelled the plucky upstart sport of flag football into the Olympics. Now organizers are opening up the door for the biggest NFL stars to play in the Games. The U.S. already has a men’s national flag football team that’s the best in the world. It’s also home to the planet’s best tackle football players, some of whom have already hinted that they are intrigued by the possibility of playing when its cousin sport arrives in Los Angeles in 2028.

Persons: It’s Organizations: National Football League, NFL, Games, U.S, football team Locations: Los Angeles

☆ LIV Golf’s Battle for World Ranking Points Fails
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Persons: Dow Jones Locations: saudi, arabia

☆ The L.A. Olympics Was Torn Between Baseball, Cricket and Football. It Wants to Add…All of Them.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Simone Biles Is Officially the Most Decorated Gymnast in History
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Simone Biles Returns to Team Gymnastics Competition, Putting the U.S. Women on Top
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ The Case of the Missing Olympic Gold Medals
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Persons: Dow Jones Locations: beijing

☆ Aaron Rodgers’s Season Is Over. What About His Career?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Andrew Beaton | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Russian Hacker Sentenced to Nine Years in U.S. Prison
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Dustin Volz | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Persons: Dow Jones Locations: russia

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Persons: Dow Jones, gershkovich Locations: russia

☆ The Simone Biles Comeback Is in Top Gear With Win at U.S. National Championships
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ With Simone Biles Back, the Road to Paris Is Crowded for U.S. Gymnasts
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Persons: Dow Jones, simone, biles, 2d4068d1 Locations: usa

☆ Russia Has Shown Scant Interest in Prisoner Swaps for Dozens Held in U.S. Prisons
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Dustin Volz | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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Persons: Dow Jones Locations: russia

☆ Stanford Was Stranded by the Pac-12 Implosion. How Does It Find a Home?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Laine Higgins | Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The spectacular implosion of the Pac-12 a week ago—when five members announced plans to defect to other conferences in about as many hours on Friday—instantly created an uncertain future for the four schools that didn’t flee. The situation may be especially excruciating for Stanford, an elite university that now must paddle to safety despite being the winningest athletic department in the nation over the last 30 years and a major producer of American Olympians.

Persons: didn’t Organizations: Stanford, American Olympians

☆ Simone Biles Makes a Confident Return to Gymnastics Competition With Historic Vault
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Simone Biles Is Back, and USA Gymnastics Has Nike as a Sponsor
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Louise Radnofsky | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Persons: Dow Jones, simone, biles Locations: usa

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