Author: Darius Kingsley - Page 3
Tommy Fleetwood and Patrick Cantlay are tied at 16-under heading into the final round at East Lake, three clear of the field. Fleetwood shot 66 and seeks his first PGA Tour win after years of close calls. Cantlay posted 64 to join him. Scottie Scheffler sits four back, chasing a rare FedExCup repeat. A midseason rule change scrapped starting strokes, making it straight stroke play for $10 million.
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Coco Gauff, fresh off a French Open win, previewed her US Open 2025 push and called competing in New York the proudest moment of her career. She credited Serena and Venus Williams and Althea Gibson as core influences, reflecting on their impact on her identity and path. With the home crowd behind her, she starts as a top contender to add a second US Open singles title.
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A $100 million season-ending prize now defines the PGA Tour. The FedEx Cup grew from a $35 million pool in 2007 to $100 million, with a major format shift in 2025. Money is split across three stages to reward season-long form and playoff performance. Tommy Fleetwood was the first Tour Championship winner under the new system. The runner-up payout now tops what champions earned a few years ago.
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SpaceX launched the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane on its eighth mission, USSF-36, from Kennedy Space Center at 11:50 p.m. ET on Aug. 21, 2025. The Falcon 9 first stage returned to Landing Zone 2 after its sixth flight. The mission will test laser crosslink communications and a high-performance quantum inertial sensor. The flight’s duration and many details remain classified.
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Detectives seized the father’s vehicle in the case of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, deepening a murder investigation after authorities said the kidnapping story was fabricated. Both parents were arrested on suspicion of murder, and investigators now believe the infant is deceased. Searches continue across Yucaipa, Cabazon, and along SR-60 as prosecutors review evidence ahead of court appearances next week.
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Atlas Holdings has closed its purchase of EVRAZ North America and formed Orion Steel Companies, uniting mills in Colorado, Oregon, and Canada under a new banner. The deal pays $50 million upfront with up to $450 million tied to milestones. Former U.S. Steel executive Doug Matthews becomes CEO. The portfolio spans two EAF steel plants, 12 mills, and 17 scrap sites, with a push on recycled content and solar-powered production.
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Nicole Collier, a Democratic Texas lawmaker, has taken to sleeping at the Capitol after refusing police escort rules imposed by Republicans. The protest, spotlighting a fierce redistricting dispute, has drawn in other Democrats while increased tensions led to a security lockdown following online threats.
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Aubrey Plaza has publicly addressed the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, for the first time on Amy Poehler's podcast. She described her grief as an ongoing daily struggle but also expressed gratitude for moments of hope. Plaza reflected on their deep connection and discussed how she's coping with loss, while underscoring the importance of mental health support.
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Donald Trump told Ukraine it cannot reclaim Crimea or join NATO, a stance revealed just before hosting Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. These bold statements, made on Truth Social and after talks with Putin, signal the administration’s shift toward Russian demands and set a tough tone for Ukraine’s future.
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Rick Macci, the ex-coach of Serena Williams, dismissed backlash over Iga Swiatek’s Cincinnati Open schedule as 'petty.' Critics targeted Swiatek’s consistent early match slots. Swiatek, however, powered to the final unscathed, sparking debate on fairness in tennis scheduling.
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