Dan Hicks, who called memorable moments across sports world for NBC, dies at 64
Hicks was most closely associated with golf, Olympics coverage and Notre Dame football.
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This Week in Sports Trivia: Nov. 12, 2026
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How the Bay Area's Corica Park merged elite public golf with ambitious sustainability
When the 36-hole facility in Alameda renovated its golf courses it did so with its community and the environment in mind.
Blades Brown makes history, becomes youngest PGA Tour winner in nearly 100 years
Brown, 19, rallied to force a playoff with Ben James on Sunday. He's entering his first full PGA Tour season.
Bryson DeChambeau reflects on LIV Golf tenure without revealing future plans
"I made a decision I believed in, and I'm grateful for what came with it," DeChambeau said in his statement.
PGA Tour won't decide on LIV players' return until bankruptcy plays out
Upstart tour's wind down is expected to go into January, at which time the PGA Tour will consider a pathway back for former LIV players.
LIV Golf was a league that mistook money for a soul. It met its rightful end
What were LIV’s franchise players chasing, other than an obscene amount of money in a Faustian pact?
How soon can golf get all its star players back together on the PGA Tour?
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp must weigh loyalty to the players who stayed vs. making the tour better immediately.
LIV Golf is done after 5 years and $5 billion spent dividing the sport
The bankruptcy process will now prioritize paying creditors as much as possible from the tour’s assets.
Former Good Good Golf executive sues company over blame for controversial advertisement
Jeffrey Lefkovits, formerly the vice president of brand and marketing at Good Good, filed a defamation lawsuit against his former employer.
LIV Golf could be forced to liquidate assets after losing financial backer BC Partners
BC Partners no longer believed LIV would have enough players to constitute a viable golf league.
Jon Rahm is hoping for a PGA Tour return in 2027, will accept penalties
Rahm said he was not "thrilled" with the changes LIV is making for 2027.
In Charleston, an inspired municipal golf course keeps the game affordable
The Muni is inspired by architect Seth Raynor's work in South Carolina, but brought to the masses at just $23 for locals.
Dustin Johnson, other LIV golfers want PIF to step up on 'severance payments'
The PIF initially offered players 2 cents on the dollar as settlements for unpaid contracts, according to a source briefed on the matter.
LIV Golf paid execs $15.6M in retention money in weeks before bankruptcy filing
CEO Scott O'Neil was given a $6.375 million retention bonus as one of seven of LIV executives to receive such payments.
Tom McKibbin will leave LIV Golf and head back to DP World Tour for 2027
The Northern Irishman joins Jon Rahm in leaving the tour.
Tyrrell Hatton becomes the latest European star to leave LIV Golf
Hatton won twice in three years on LIV but was a part of multiple championship seasons for Legion XIII.
Ian Poulter quits LIV Golf but insists his playing days 'certainly aren't done yet'
Poulter is the latest high-profile golfer to leave the troubled tour, following Jon Rahm, Louis Oosthuizen and Sergio Garcia.
Audubon Park, nestled in a vibrant New Orleans neighborhood, is what city golf can be
The locals' favorite public course is only 4,200 yards, but is a reason to bring your clubs on your next trip to the city.
How to play Strands: Sports Edition, step-by-step
Strands: Sports Edition has some twists that are worth knowing whether or not you've played the first edition of the game.
Welcome to Strands: Sports Edition, The Athletic's newest daily game
Strands: Sports Edition, our newest daily game, asks you to find hidden sports-themed terms in a grid.
Louis Oosthuizen leaves LIV for DP World Tour, citing uncertain 2027 schedule
Oosthuizen joins Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and David Puig as confirmed departures from LIV 2.0.
Scottie Scheffler is leaving millions on the table. He has his reasons
Scheffler may leave more money on the table than any modern superstar. There's a reason why.
An Iowa greenside phone call sold LeBron on Philly. Can Nick Nurse deliver on his pitch?
On the rural golf course he saved, the 76ers head coach took the call that altered the NBA. Now comes the hard part.
Trump announces plan to close D.C.'s East Potomac Golf Course for 15 months for renovations
The announcement came less than a week after a judge granted an emergency stay halting renovations of the Washington, D.C., course.
Eugenio Chacarra moves top of Race to Dubai standings, above Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy
The Spaniard finished 21 under par to win the DP World India Championship, with three events remaining in the season-long competition.
Elite athletes require mental toughness. Here's what that actually means
A tennis player has to manage the pressure of competing alone, while a baseball player faces long stretches between moments of action.
Biarritz, Redans and $85 greens fees: How Francis A. Byrne rivals N.J.'s elite golf courses
The Seth Raynor and Charles Banks design that sits 22 miles from downtown Manhattan has a loyal, growing following.
Judge demands Trump administration stop East Potomac Golf Course tree removal
The National Park Service removed more than 400 trees over the weekend at the property, which has been the subject of controversy this year.
LIV players to be barred from DP World Tour in 2027
It’s a strong shift from the European Tour’s previous stances, and will mean any players who stay will not be eligible for the Ryder Cup.
In golf-rich Wisconsin, Lawsonia Links offers supreme value and classic architecture
“It’s big, bold and timeless, from the green features to the bunkering."
South Korean sports stars gloated about missing military service. Now comes the backlash
The Korean public is losing sympathy with stars who avoid military service with 'easy' Asian Games wins
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 8, 2026
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Can one Bryson DeChambeau support a whole LIV Golf? We may be about to find out
With Jon Rahm gone, DeChambeau is LIV's most recognizable and high-level player by a large margin.
Jon Rahm leaving LIV, dealing significant blow to bankrupt golf tour's future
Rahm won three individual championships on LIV in as many years.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says Americans have 'issues' to work on
"I'm gonna ask this team to do more than any United States team has in the past," Furyk said. "We'll be prepared."
Sergio Garcia receives official exit from LIV as golf tour lands increased funding
BC Partners Credit, LIV's new investor, announced a restructuring agreement Monday night, with $4 million to help 2027 planning.
Ryder Cup 2027 roster tiers: Breaking down the European candidates, from McIlroy to Puig
Captain Luke Donald could bring back the entire team from Bethpage, but a handful of new faces have emerged as real contenders.
Ryder Cup 2027 roster tiers: Breaking down the U.S. candidates, from Scheffler to Spieth
A year out from Ireland's Ryder Cup, it's clear U.S. captain Jim Furyk has work to do to find his dozen players.
Tom Kim takes gold at Asian Games, avoiding Korea's military requirement
Kim left the Presidents Cup early on Sunday to fly to Japan for the tournament.
Tom Kim aims to clinch Asian Games title and avoid military service in South Korea
Kim will receive exemption from full military training if he wins a gold medal in Japan
October sports watch guide: World Series, WNBA Finals, NBA and 'A Bears Love Story'
Here's what to watch across a glorious and busy month, which includes the Oct. 26 sports equinox.
A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart?
Alums are upset about patchy grass, dried-out greens and want answers. "If someone gave you a Rembrandt, you’d take care of it."
Presidents Cup roundtable: Brandt Snedeker's performance; foursomes problems; who impressed?
It's time for reflection on what went right — and wrong — at Medinah Country Club.
World, meet Jackson Koivun. The PGA Tour's new star announced himself at the Presidents Cup
Koivun, 21, won a critical point in the Presidents Cup, helping the United States to win. The whole team knows he's one of them.
The United States wins the Presidents Cup with a dominant Sunday performance
Jacob Bridgeman clinched the winning point.
Scottie Scheffler concedes putt to Presidents Cup opponent after fan interference
A fan yelled, "Go Scottie" in Nico Echavarria's backswing.
President Trump attends Presidents Cup, credited with U.S. comeback by captain
Trump also appeared at the 2017 Presidents Cup and 2025 Ryder Cup.
President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup day after Texas-Tennessee football game
Trump's plan to attend the golf tournament marks his latest stop in a summer full of sporting events.
Captain Snedeker says he's made 'mistakes.' Can the U.S. still win the Presidents Cup?
The International Team is up by 3 points going into Sunday singles, the first time it has led after three days on American soil.
United States trims deficit at Presidents Cup, but will sit Scottie Scheffler for foursomes
The International Team remains up by three points with four alternate-shot matches to be played Saturday afternoon.
How the war in Iran is creating chaos and uncertainty in sport
Analysing the potential impact on a range of events in the coming months, including F1, golf, tennis and cycling
United States in danger of losing its first Presidents Cup in 28 years
The Internationals went 5-0 on Friday to take a 7-3 lead.
Why Jackson Koivun's first Presidents Cup point is really about Justin Thomas
Thomas, once the golf world's prodigy, played chaperone to Koivun in the 21-year-old phenom's Presidents Cup debut.
Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns put U.S. ahead at Presidents Cup
Inside the first day at the Presidents Cup, from a muted crowd to how both captains are lining up their teams Friday.
Presidents Cup 2026 watch guide: TV, format, rosters for U.S. and International teams
The biennial tournament is Thursday through Sunday at Medinah Country Club. Scottie Scheffler headlines the reigning champion U.S. team.
U.S. rookie Jackson Koivun will make Presidents Cup debut Thursday
Koivun, 21, will play with Justin Thomas in a four-ball match.
2026 Presidents Cup odds, best bets, DFS picks: Team USA is heavily favored for good reason
The Presidents Cup takes place at Medinah Country Club this weekend and the Americans are heavily favored.
Snedeker on leaving Spaun off U.S. Presidents Cup team: 'Make me look like an idiot'
Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday, then expressed hurt feelings about being left off the Americans' roster at Medinah.
Eating grass, turkey legs and milk showers: Sport’s strangest winning rituals
From full-fat dairy to cutting nets and tattoos, here’s how sportspeople savour winning moments
How the PGA Tour will decide who makes the new Championship Series in 2028
It's not yet clear how many spots on the 120-man tour are reserved for DP World Tour graduates, which is of interest to any LIV defectors.
Carlota Ciganda's passion fueled Europe's Solheim Cup win: 'I love beating the Americans'
Ciganda's new-found rivalry with Jennifer Kupcho became the story of the Solheim Cup, with the Spaniard claiming the final point.
Team Europe takes back Solheim Cup with a Sunday singles performance for the ages
Europe and the United States were tied going into the singles, but the host ran away with it.
Europe, U.S. tied at Solheim Cup after Kupcho's late heroics
Jennifer Kupcho sank two long putts on the 17th and 18th holes to seal a comeback victory in the final match Saturday at the Solheim Cup.
Solheim Cup delivers on Day 1, with tense matches and a thrilling finish
Europe and the United States are tied 4-4, with Spain's Carlota Ciganda wrestling a half-point away from the Americans in the final match.
As the Solheim Cup begins, the European, U.S. women prepare their nerves
"It's not like a bad nervous. It's like an excited nervous."
The decline of LIV Golf: From April's shocking funding loss to September's bankruptcy
More legal disputes could be on the horizon to sort out the full spectrum of LIV’s debts and who will reap what.
Why the Netherlands hosting the Solheim Cup could mark the beginning of a boom
Outside of the Dutch Ladies Open and the men's Dutch Open, this is the first time a major golfing event has taken place in the Netherlands.
Why LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy: $5 billion lost and what happens next
Player contracts are a significant portion of LIV’s liabilities, and bankruptcy allows the tour to reject those it sees as unfavourable.
LIV’s Disruption Era is over, leaving behind just another professional golf tour
It has conformed to normalcy as a means of survival, evolving into just another golf tour hoping to carve out an international niche.
Asterisk Talley's patient pursuit of golf stardom: 'I want to be the best in the world'
Talley, 17, led the United States to a Junior Solheim Cup win, the latest victory for the Stanford commit this summer.
A captain's guide to winning the Solheim Cup – by six who have done it
With the biennial tournament about to tee off in the Netherlands, The Athletic discovers the secret to success for the U.S. and Europe
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection, will attempt to restructure
Move is part of an effort by LIV to save its business and resurrect a new iteration of the league.
Great Britain & Ireland makes shocking comeback, wins Walker Cup for first time since 2015
Josh Hill made a 3-foot putt to beat United States. The home side had been down by three points entering the final session.
Charlie Woods inks NIL deal with TaylorMade, joining his father, Tiger
Woods has been in business with TaylorMade since 2017, and now that relationship will stay in the family.
Good Good fallout continues: CEO, president out from company
Nahid Giga, an early investor and co-founder, will step in as interim CEO.
Tiger Woods agrees to deal in DUI case, loses driver's license for 5 years
The DUI case stems from a crash on March 27 in which Woods, 50, clipped a pickup truck with his vehicle, causing the car to roll over.
From the PGA Tour to the U.S. Mid-Am? Golf debates where to draw the line on ex-pros
CBS broadcaster Colt Knost has drawn attention to the issue as he seeks to regain his amateur status He swears the Mid-Am is not his goal.
Tiger Woods to change not guilty plea in DUI case, court records show
The case stems from a crash on March 27 in which Woods, 50, clipped a pickup truck with his vehicle, causing his car to roll over.
Phenom Jackson Koivun named to U.S. Presidents Cup team
Koivun turned professional in June following a standout collegiate career at Auburn, and he won the 3M Open in his third pro start.
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