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Trump, a well-known golf lover, and his properties have played host to multiple golf events. He’s also created controversy for the PGA before. In 2015, then-candidate Trump and the PGA mutually agreed to not hold the Grand Slam of Golf at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles. The decision to pull the tournament came after Trump made comments about Mexicans being rapists and criminals. In 2015, the PGA issued a joint statement with the LPGA, PGA Tour and USGA, saying that they don’t usually comment on presidential politics....

Khaim and Khaimov were able to take control of dozens of pharmacies in the New York area by paying individuals to falsely claim they owned the pharmacies. Pharmacists were hired to pretend to be supervising pharmacists at those establishments in order to obtain the necessary licensure and credentials for insurance plans. By using medical billing codes for COVID-19, Khaim and Khaimov allegedly placed fraudulent orders for an expensive cancer medication that were, according to the DOJ, “never provided, ordered, or authorized by medical professionals....

So, it’s clear that Woods is not a fan of the Saudi-backed start-up tour. And that’s just fine with Phil Mickelson. Mickelson was asked about Woods’ scathing comments following his even-par first round at The Open. He made it clear that he harbored no ill will toward Woods for his words. “I certainly respect his opinion,” Mickelson said, per ESPN. “I have a lot of respect for him. I respect his opinion....

Murphy defended his stance in response to an op-ed published by the Star-Ledger that criticized his decision of not requiring school staff to provide COVID vaccination proof or get tested for the virus until next month. “The problem is that he doesn’t require school staff to show proof of vaccination or submit to any testing until October 18,” according to the editorial, “more than a month after school starts – letting unvaccinated teachers roam the hallways until then, and even afterwards, offering them a testing option....

During Thursday morning’s game between the Philadelphia Union and New York City FC, all members of the Union wore jerseys with names and numbers on the back of people who were killed by police or considered to be victims of police brutality, among them: Tamir Rice, Eric Garner and Philando Castile. Captain Alejandro Bedoya, a U.S. World Cup veteran, wore an armband with more than 30 such names printed upon it....

Los Angeles Times sportswriter Sam Farmer, Hall’s friend and neighbor, announced Hall’s passing on Twitter on Monday, and no other details were immediately available. The actor, 90, was a favorite of director Paul Thomas Anderson and starred in Magnolia in 1999, but fans on social media have revered his briefer role in Seinfeld, in which Hall portrayed the infamous library investigator, Lt. Bookman, in an episode in 1991. Twitter user Will Scheibel wrote, “R....

But leadership brushed off the idea that her win was a slap on the Duterte administration, which Ressa has sharply criticized. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Ressa, who co-founded the Rappler online newspaper that documented the government’s brutal, bloody crackdown on drug users, has convictions of cyber libel and faces other criminal charges for her reporting. He added that the government is not silencing journalists in the Philippines. “There is no slap there because as everyone knows, no one has ever been censored in the Philippines,” Roque said in reply to a question at a news conference....

In a pre-recorded address, Duterte dismissed critics who pushed him to be harder on China, which he has described as Manila’s friend and “benefactor.” A maritime expert described the comments as an “own goal for the Philippines” and “music to Beijing’s ears.” The Philippines president’s remarks appeared to be made partly in resignation of the fact that the 2016 ruling at The Hague, which the Chinese government rejected in full, did not help the countries resolve their strife in the contested South China Sea, where other claimants include Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan....

Both teams will sport 1970s throwback uniforms as they face off Friday night. MORE: 13 greatest No. 1 MLB Draft picks | Report: Mets’ Wright to miss time The Brewers’ powder blue uniform was standard in the 70s, along with a white uniform. The Phillies are sporting pinstriped unis with the pillbox cap, made popular by the Pittsburgh Pirates during the same era.

Philadelphia announced Tuesday that Manuel will take over as the hitting coach after it fired John Mallee from the position. Since the All-Star Break, the Phillies have been sluggish and have won just three of their last 10 games. In the second half of the season, Philadelphia ranks last in the National League in batting average (.240), RBIs (109) and extra-base hits (82). Mallee, who has been the Phillies’ hitting coach since the beginning of the 2018 season, might not be the only staff member the team is letting go....

What teams are eyeing the All-Star lefthander? Well, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe, the list is long: “The Cubs, Red Sox, Dodgers, Padres and Rangers are interested in Hamels. The sleeper team is the aggressive Astros. The Giants may be in if they can’t get James Shields.” Hamels, who turns 31 this month, has been one of the most consistent starters in the majors since he made his first All-Star team in 2007, and his playoff track record is stellar, too (3....

Mike Missanelli of “The Mike Missanelli Show” was dead set on supporting Amy Cooper, the woman filmed in Central Park last weekend telling police a black man filming her for not following park rules was threatening her life. There was no evidence of an attack; to the contrary, the man spoke in a calm tone of voice throughout the encounter. Once video of the 911 call circulated on Twitter and Facebook, Cooper was fired from her job at Franklin Templeton due to the firm’s zero-tolerance racism policy....

The COVID patient was identified as Toma Dean, according to News4Jax. Dean told the outlet on Thursday night that she has been suffering from COVID and pneumonia for two weeks and could barely stand. “I was bad. Very bad shape. Lightheaded. Dizzy. Shortness of breath,” she said. “I couldn’t stand at all.” She added that she first sat and then laid on the floor when no wheelchairs were available....

1994 PC1 is a huge asteroid thought to be around a kilometer or 3,280 feet in diameter. It’s classed as “potentially hazardous” according to NASA’s Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) due to its size and potential to get relatively close to our planet—though it is not expected to hit Earth. Using a ground-based telescope, astronomer Gianluca Masi, manager of the Virtual Telescope Project in Italy, was able to take the below image of the asteroid on its approach to Earth on Monday....

The event, known as KharkivPride, took place on Sunday, September 16. LGBTQ activists gathered at Svobody Square and made their way to Konstitutsii Square in the downtown Kharkiv area. The march was met with protesters, who held their own event on the same day. The Kyiv Post reports that while KharkivPride saw 2,000 participants, the counter-event only drew around 500. Sporadic violence broke out after KharkivPride as members of far-right traditionalist groups fought with both marchers and police offices....

For patients who want to see better, PRK can serve as an effective alternative to LASIK or other procedures. Here’s what you should know about PRK surgery. What Is PRK Surgery? PRK surgery is a form of laser eye surgery for patients who want to reduce their reliance on eyeglasses or contacts. It is typically an outpatient procedure that’s scheduled in advance. Contraindications Patients with advanced glaucoma, cataracts that impact vision, and a history of certain eye infections are not good candidates for PRK surgery....

Everton keeper Pickford has been allotted the No.1 shirt for the tournament in Russia and is expected to start the opening group game against Tunisia ahead of Jack Butland and Nick Pope. Former England international Kirkland, who worked with Pickford at Preston North End, believes the 24-year-old is a ‘special talent’ and can impress for Gareth Southgate’s side. “I’m a big fan of Jordan, having played and trained with him at Preston," Kirkland told Goal....

With the Black Cats having already seen their relegation from the Premier League confirmed, the transfer vultures are beginning to circle at the Stadium of Light. Jermain Defoe is expected to move on as he chases down a place in England’s World Cup squad, while Pickford is viewed as a possible Three Lions star of the future. Moyes: My worst day in football At 23 years of age, he has attracted interest from several top clubs – including Manchester City, Liverpool and Everton – but Sunderland have made it clear that they will not part with their prized assets on the cheap as they prepare for life in the Championship....

A week after Sherman told reporters that the Redskins receiver “doesn’t matter” in the NFL, Garcon was equally dismissive of the Seahawks cornerback. MORE: Iyer’s Week 7 picks | Steele’s picks “He’s just another player that plays defense in this league. He’s not anything special,” he told Yahoo! Sports Radio on Tuesday. So there. The fact remains that Garcon managed just two catches and no scores against Sherman, and that Garcon grabbed Sherman’s dreadlocks during a play....

The 37-year-old Portuguese soccer star has slated Erik ten Hag, United’s Dutch manager, and said that he feels “disrespected” by senior staff at the former English Premier League champions. Speaking to talkSPORT radio in the U.K., Morgan said Ronaldo came to him and said he wanted to do the interview, and that the striker didn’t hold back in expressing his thoughts about what he had found in the organization....