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LPGA News: Golf Glance: LPGA Tour hits Arkansas, Champions tackle Pebble Beach

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With the PGA Tour off this week, the professional golf world turns its focus to the LPGA Tour’s event in Arkansas while the Champions tackle iconic Pebble Beach.

LPGA TOUR
LAST TOURNAMENT: Kroger Queen City Championship (Charley Hull)
THIS WEEK: Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, Rogers, Ark., Sept. 19-21
Course: Pinnacle CC (Par 71, 6,438 Yards)
Purse: $3M (Winner: $450,000)
Defending Champion: Jasmine Suwannapura
Race to the CME Globe leader: Jeeno Thitikul
HOW TO FOLLOW
TV/Streaming: Friday-Saturday: 4-6 p.m. ET; Sunday: 3-4 p.m. (All times Golf Channel)
Streaming: Friday-Saturday: 6-7 p.m.; Sunday: 4-6 p.m. (All times NBC Sports App)
X: @LPGA
NOTES: The 2025 season has featured different winners at each of the 24 tournaments thus far. Still seeking her first win of the year is Nelly Korda, who is in this week’s field. … After this week, the tour plays in Hawaii in two weeks before its annual Asia swing, returning to the mainland United States in November. … Suwannapura eagled the second playoff hole last year to beat Lucy Li. … Miyu Yamashita leads the Rookie of the Year standings by 32 points over Rio Takeda and by 295 points over Chisato Iwai.
NEXT TOURNAMENT: Lotte Championship, Oahu, Hawaii, Oct. 1-4

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
LAST TOURNAMENT: Sanford International (Retief Goosen)
THIS WEEK: Pure Insurance Championship, Monterrey Peninsula, Calif., Sept. 19-21
Course: Pebble Beach Golf Links (Par 72, 6,858 Yards); Spyglass Hill (Par 72, 7,000 Yards)
Purse: $2.4M (Winner: $360,000)
Defending Champion: Paul Broadhurst
Charles Schwab Cup leader: Miguel Angel Jimenez
HOW TO FOLLOW
TV: Friday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (All times tape delayed on Golf Channel)
X: @ChampionsTour
NOTES: Only three events remain before the start of the three-tournament Charles Schwab Cup playoffs. … The tournament features teenagers from 47 First Tee chapters around the country. Friday and Saturday rounds will feature one professional playing alongside one junior amateur and two amateurs in a team format, with the 80 groups playing one round on each course. Twenty-four pro-junior teams (12 male groups, 12 female groups) will advance based on score. The professional competition will be cut to the top 50 players and ties following 36 holes.
NEXT TOURNAMENT: Constellation Furyk & Friends, Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 3-5

PGA TOUR
LAST TOURNAMENT: Procore Championship (Scottie Scheffler)
THIS WEEK: OFF.
NEXT TOURNAMENT: 45th Ryder Cup, Farmingdale, N.Y., Sept. 26-28

LIV GOLF LEAGUE
LAST TOURNAMENT: Team Championship (Legion XIII)
THIS WEEK: Season Complete
Season Winners: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Legion XIII
NEXT TOURNAMENT: LIV Golf Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 5-7

–Field Level Media

INDY News: IndyCar ’26 schedule features NASCAR crossover in Phoenix


The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series schedule announced Tuesday features a NASCAR crossover weekend in Phoenix in March.

The 17-race schedule opens March 1 with the Firestone Grand Prix on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla., and finishes on Sept. 6 with the Grand Prix of Monterey at California’s WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

All 17 races will be broadcast on Fox for the second straight season. An average of 1.36 million viewers watched in 2025 as Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing became the series’ first driver to win three consecutive season titles. That was a 27 percent audience increase from the previous season.

“Our growth is industry-leading and will only accelerate faster as we continue our powerful partnership with FOX Sports and increase investment in our events,” Penske Entertainment Corp. president and CEO Mark Miles said. “The 2026 NTT IndyCar Series schedule provides a dynamic showcase for our sport and its stars, blending fan-favorite race weekends with incredible showcases at exciting new venues. We cannot wait for 2026.”

March 7 will see the IndyCar Series’ first race since 2018 at Phoenix Raceway. The open-wheel circuit will share that day’s slate with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (currently Xfinity Series), with the NASCAR Cup Series race to follow on March 8.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the NTT IndyCar Series back to Phoenix Raceway,” Phoenix Raceway president Latasha Causey said in a release. “This track has deep roots in open-wheel history, so we’re pleased to bring that tradition back to our race fans as part of a doubleheader Saturday with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.”

The IndyCar Series also will usher in a new event in Texas on March 15 with the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington, a 14-turn, 2.73-mile circuit through the streets of the city that is home to the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium.

The 110th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for May 24.

–Field Level Media

Hawks trade G Kobe Bufkin to Nets for cash


The Atlanta Hawks traded guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations on Tuesday.

Bufkin, who turns 22 on Sunday, was a first-round pick (15th overall) by Atlanta in the 2023 NBA Draft.

He averaged 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 27 games (no starts) in two seasons with the Hawks.

Bufkin averaged 23.6 points, 5.9 assists and 5.4 rebounds in 14 games with the G League’s College Park Skyhawks.

–Field Level Media

CSGO News: FISSURE Playground 2: G2 among next three to clinch playoffs


G2 Esports, The MongolZ and FURIA Esports became the next three teams to qualify for the playoffs at the $500,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive FISSURE Playground No. 2 event on Tuesday in Belgrade, Serbia.

G2 rallied to beat GamerLegion 2-1, The MongolZ defeated FaZe Clan by the same score and FURIA swept paiN Gaming 2-0 in Round 4 action. The losing sides have one more chance to advance by winning in the do-or-die Round 5 matches on Wednesday.

The 16 teams are competing in an opening-round Swiss Stage — essentially a triple-elimination bracket of best-of-three matches. High-match winners advance to the playoffs and low-match losers are eliminated.

The top eight teams will advance to the single-elimination playoffs that begin Friday. The quarterfinals and semifinals will be best-of-three, while the grand final on Sunday will be best-of-five.

The championship side will make $200,000 while the runner-up will receive $100,000.

On Tuesday, GamerLegion drubbed G2 13-5 on Overpass before G2 responded by trouncing them 13-2 on Ancient. The final map was Inferno, where G2 pulled out a 13-10 victory. They were led in the match by Slovakian Matus “MATYS” Simko, who had 52 kills and a plus-17 kills-to-deaths differential.

The MongolZ beat FaZe 13-11 on Mirage, absorbed a 16-13 overtime defeat on Inferno and won 13-5 on Ancient to put the match away. Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold led the all-Mongolian winning side with 59 kills and a plus-23 differential.

FURIA raced past paiN 13-4 on Inferno and 13-10 on Dust II. Danil “molodoy” Golubenko of Kazakhstan finished with 36 kills on a plus-19 K-D to pace FURIA.

The three Round 4 Low matches spelled the end of the road for 3DMAX, TYLOO and Legacy.

Virtus.pro defeated 3DMAX 2-1, sandwiching a 13-11 victory on Train and another 13-11 result on Dust II around a 13-5 setback on Inferno. Russia’s Petr “fame” Bolyshev led Virtus.pro with 47 kills on a plus-8.

Team Liquid, in similar fashion, beat TYLOO by prevailing 13-10 on Ancient, falling 13-9 on Inferno and bouncing back to win 13-8 on Mirage. Canadian Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken led Liquid with 52 kills while Poland’s Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak added 49 kills on a match-best plus-9 K-D.

Finally, Astralis eliminated Legacy with consecutive 13-8 victories on Mirage and Nuke. The all-Danish Astralis squad was led by Victor “Staehr” Staehr (42 kills, plus-14).

Wednesday’s Round 5 Matches:
–FaZe Clan vs. Team Liquid
–Astralis vs. GamerLegion
–paiN Gaming vs. Virtus.pro

FISSURE Playground No. 2, Swiss Stage standings
1. Aurora Gaming, 3-0 (Buchholz score of zero)
2. Team Falcons, 3-0 (minus-2)
3. FURIA, 3-1 (plus-5)
4. G2 Esports, 3-1 (minus-3)
5. The MongolZ, 3-1 (minus-7)
6. FaZe Clan, 2-2 (plus-3)
7. Astralis, 2-2 (plus-1)
8. paiN Gaming, 2-2 (minus-1)
9. GamerLegion, 2-2 (minus-2)
10. Virtus.pro, 2-2 (minus-2)
11. Team Liquid, 2-2 (minus-3)
12. TYLOO, 1-3 (plus-5)
13. 3DMAX, 1-3 (plus-2)
14. Legacy, 1-3 (plus-2)
15. Lynn Vision Gaming, 0-3 (plus-4)
16. HEROIC, 0-3 (minus-2)

–Field Level Media

F1 News: Canadian GP start time pushed back to avoid conflict with Indy 500


The Canadian Grand Prix pushed back its start time two hours to 4 p.m. ET as a means to avoid conflict with the Indianapolis 500 next year.

Both races will take place on the same day on May 24, 2026, with the Canadian race in Montreal.

Eyebrows were raised when the initial time of the race was mentioned with the Indianapolis 500 taking place in the same time zone. The Indy 500 traditionally starts at 12:45 p.m. ET.

–Field Level Media

CWEB Business News: Walmart International Announces Strategic Market Entry into South Africa

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BENTONVILLE, AR – In a significant move to bolster its global portfolio, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), the world’s largest retailer, has formally announced its strategic entry into the South African market with plans to open branded retail locations. This expansion underscores the corporation’s commitment to extending its omnichannel value proposition to new consumer bases and diversifying its international revenue streams.

The initiative is a direct result of Walmart’s concerted effort to cultivate a robust supply chain within the African continent. A pivotal moment in this strategy was the inaugural Africa Growth Summit, hosted by Walmart in April 2025. The event convened suppliers from 12 nations, showcasing innovative, locally produced goods and creating a pipeline for sustainable sourcing. This aligns with Walmart’s core operational philosophy of integrating into local economies by investing in domestic suppliers, thereby building resilient, community-centric, and environmentally conscious supply chains.

Kath McLay, President and CEO of Walmart International, outlined the company’s customer-centric vision for the South African rollout. The stores are slated to offer a comprehensive assortment of merchandise, including fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel, and consumer electronics. A key differentiator will be a curated selection of locally sourced products, designed to resonate with community preferences and celebrate South Africa’s rich cultural heritage.

“Our entry into South Africa is a testament to our belief in the region’s dynamic potential,” stated McLay. “We are forging partnerships with local suppliers and entrepreneurs to not only provide our ‘Every Day Low Prices’ guarantee but also to integrate global retail standards and operational excellence. We are excited to contribute to the local economy and offer South African consumers unprecedented value, quality, and convenience.”

The new retail environments will reflect Walmart’s modern design standards, featuring bright, inviting atmospheres and spacious aisles to enhance the customer experience. Shoppers can expect the same dedication to friendly, efficient service that defines the Walmart brand worldwide.

This market penetration is anticipated to deliver considerable value to South African consumers, who will gain access to Walmart’s extensive portfolio of high-quality everyday essentials—from groceries and personal care items to apparel and technology—all at highly competitive price points. The launch is scheduled for later this year.

CWEB Business News provides cutting-edge insights and breaking updates on global corporate strategy and market expansion.

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CWEB Celebrity News: Lauren Sanchez Bezos Dazzles in Multi-Million Dollar Diamonds at Kering Foundation Gala

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Lauren Sanchez Bezos Dazzles in Multi-Million Dollar Diamonds at Kering Foundation Gala. Credit Lauren Sanchez Instagram

CWEB Celebrity News – New York City’s philanthropic elite were treated to a spectacle of elegance and high fashion at the recent Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner. The event, which drew a constellation of A-list celebrities and influential patrons, was notably illuminated by the radiant presence of Lauren Sanchez Bezos, wife of Amazon visionary Jeff Bezos.

Sanchez, a prominent figure in her own right, captivated onlookers in a stunning light gold strapless gown, which served as the perfect canvas for an extraordinary parure of diamond jewelry. The ensemble represented a pinnacle of sartorial elegance and immense value.

Lauren Sanchez Bezos Dazzles in Multi-Million Dollar Diamonds at Kering Foundation Gala. Credit Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Complementing her sleek silhouette was a breathtaking 55-carat diamond necklace, described by Paris Jewelry as featuring a significant central stone suspended as a dramatic pendant. This magnificent piece, accompanied by matching teardrop earrings, is estimated to carry a value approaching $10 million.

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Further accentuating her look was her iconic oval-cut diamond wedding ring, a testament to her union with Jeff Bezos, which Paris Jewelry estimates to be valued at over $30 million.

Lauren Sanchez Bezos Dazzles in Multi-Million Dollar Diamonds at Kering Foundation Gala. Credit Lauren Sanchez Instagram

Following the illustrious event, Lauren Sanchez Bezos took to social media to reflect on the evening, celebrating the monumental funds raised to support women’s causes and protect survivors of violence, deeming it a “beautiful evening” for a vital mission.

The gala, the foundation’s fourth annual, was held at The Pool in New York City and co-hosted by François-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek. The venue was star-studded, with attendees including Demi Moore, Dakota Johnson, Kirsten Dunst, and Jessica Chastain. Also gracing the event was Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez, who made a striking impression in a black strapless gown and a celestial-inspired diamond choker, her own substantial oval-cut engagement ring glittering on the red carpet.

Lauren Sanchez Bezos Dazzles in Multi-Million Dollar Diamonds at Kering Foundation Gala. Credit Lauren Sanchez Instagram

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CWEB NEWS: A Diplomatic Sojourn: President Trump Embarks for the United Kingdom with First Lady Melania Trump

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembark Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and board Air Force One en route London Stansted Airport in London, England. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

CWEB News – In a demonstration of transatlantic amity and diplomatic prestige, President Donald J. Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, departed from the White House on Tuesday for a momentous State Visit to the United Kingdom. The journey constitutes an unparalleled honor, as the distinguished couple are to be hosted by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla for a resplendent stay within the storied precincts of Windsor Castle.

This visit, a rare second State Visit for a sitting U.S. President, underscores the profound and rejuvenated alliance between the two nations, a cornerstone of global stability that has been notably fortified during President Trump’s tenure.

The President departs the White House and gaggles with the press on the South Lawn before boarding HMX-1 to begin traveling to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 15th, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Harrison Koeppel)

Prior to their departure, the President conveyed his anticipatory enthusiasm to the press, articulating a visit founded upon deep-seated personal rapport as much as official duty. “Primarily it’s to be with Prince Charles and Camilla,” he remarked with characteristic candor. “They’ve been friends of mine for a long time, long before he was king. It’s an honor to have him as king and I think he represents the country so well.”

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As detailed by CWEB News, the forthcoming agenda is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of ceremonial grandeur and substantive dialogue. The President and First Lady will be accorded a formal welcome on Wednesday, replete with traditions befitting the occasion: a stately carriage procession and a majestic aerial salute by Royal Air Force aircraft.

President Donald Trump boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 for a trip to London. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

The apogee of the day’s ceremonial events will be an opulent state banquet at the Castle, an event where the First Lady’s renowned elegance and impeccable grace will undoubtedly command international admiration.

Beyond the pageantry, the visit will be punctuated by a high stakes meeting on Thursday with the United Kingdom’s newly installed Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. This engagement promises to be a pivotal discussion, focusing on strategic alignment concerning collective security, the cultivation of mutually advantageous trade partnerships, and fostering enduring economic prosperity—all key tenets of the Trump administration’s foreign policy achievements.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembark Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and board Air Force One en route London Stansted Airport in London, England. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

The presidential delegation aboard Air Force One included the President’s daughter, Tiffany Trump, and her husband, Michael Boulos, alongside key architects of the administration’s agenda, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

CWEB News will provide continued coverage of this significant diplomatic mission, a testament to the commanding respect America continues to garner on the world stage under President Trump’s resolute leadership.

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CWEB Business News OpenAI Appoints Former xAI Executive Mike Liberatore as Finance Lead Amidst Intensifying Rivalry with Elon Musk

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OpenAI has named Mike Liberatore, the former head of finance at Elon Musk’s xAI, as its new head of business finance. In this role, Liberatore will be tasked with overseeing the company’s substantial and growing infrastructure expenditures. He will report directly to Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar and collaborate with President Greg Brockman’s team on the strategic management of compute contracts and capital investments.

Liberatore’s appointment marks the latest development in the increasingly public rivalry between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Musk. The two were once collaborators, having co-founded OpenAI in 2015 as a non-profit research lab.

Their relationship has since fractured as OpenAI evolved into a major commercial entity backed by billions in funding from Microsoft. The tension escalated into a legal battle earlier this year when Musk sued Altman and OpenAI for alleged breach of contract, a move seen as an attempt to block the company’s restructuring into a for-profit corporation.

The hiring is particularly notable given Liberatore’s brief tenure at xAI, which lasted only three months before his departure in July. At xAI, he was instrumental in securing significant financing, including a multi-billion dollar debt sale and equity raise, and in approving major data center expansions.

His move to a direct competitor is viewed by industry analysts as a significant coup for OpenAI and a potential setback for Musk’s AI ambitions, which have recently been impacted by other high-profile executive departures.

Liberatore brings nearly a decade of experience from his previous role at Airbnb, in addition to senior finance positions at SquareTrade, eBay, and PayPal. His expertise will be critical as OpenAI continues to scale its operations.

The company, recently valued at an estimated $500 billion by investors, has committed to massive compute investments, including a landmark $300 billion agreement with Oracle. This financial strategy supports the development and training of its next-generation AI models.

 

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NCAAF News: Details drive No. 24 Notre Dame into desperate duel with Purdue


Marcus Freeman knows the pressure squarely is on his team after it dropped back-to-back games to open the season.

No. 24 Notre Dame (0-2) kicks off against in-state rival Purdue (2-1) on Saturday afternoon in South Bend, Ind., unafraid to play with some semblance of desperation.

To maintain a path toward playoff goals, the Fighting Irish know wins matter.

Notre Dame lost its first two games by a total of four points. They fell short 27-24 on the road against No. 10 Miami, and they lost 41-40 at home against No. 16 Texas A&M after a botched hold on an extra-point attempt opened the door for the Aggies to pull the upset.

Freeman said he and his coaching staff deserve the blame for a winless start.

“You can say this guy didn’t have his eyes where they needed to be,” Freeman said. “Well, you can say it’s the player’s fault, or you can say, ‘OK, were there times in practice that maybe your player didn’t have his eyes in the right spot, and the outcome might have been different but we tolerated it?’

“If a guy had a mental error on a play, he went the wrong way. You can make yourself feel better and say, ‘Well, that’s his fault, we did it right one time in practice.’ Or you can say, ‘Did we do it enough until we couldn’t get it wrong?’ ”

Notre Dame will try to focus on the details against a Purdue squad that looks much more formidable than it did a season ago.

The Boilermakers beat Ball State and Southern Illinois before losing to Southern California last weekend. They already have surpassed their win total from 2024, when they went 1-11 under Ryan Walters.

First-year coach Barry Odom is excited to turn his focus to Notre Dame after facing USC.

“What a great week,” Odom said. “What a great opportunity.

“… We know to the point of who we’re becoming as a team. We also, and I believe this, we’re really close to being a darn good football team that plays winning football. Another opportunity this week against what I think is a terrific team in every single area.”

Odom said he was disappointed in the loss to USC but saw reasons for optimism.

“We learned a lot about ourselves and our team in the (USC) game, about our organization. I think we’re close, but close doesn’t count.

“We’re judged, and I’m judged, on results and not effort. That’s the bottom line. The name of the game is we’ve got to win. And I’ve got to do everything I can to get us where we need to be.”

Quarterback CJ Carr is set to make his third start for Notre Dame. He has completed 62.9 percent of his passes for 514 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

Jeremiyah Love leads the Fighting Irish rushing attack with 127 yards and a touchdown.

Purdue signal-caller Ryan Browne has completed 63.6 percent of his passes for 786 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions. Devin Mockobee has 230 rushing yards and three scores.

Notre Dame will try to tighten up its defense, which has struggled since former coordinator Al Golden left the program after last season. First-year defensive coordinator Chris Ash drew scrutiny after the Fighting Irish gave up 40 points last week.

Freeman did not rule out becoming more involved with the defense, although he said Ash would continue to be in charge of defensive play-calling.

“Will I spend more time?” Freeman said. “Maybe. If that’s what’s necessary, I will.”

–Field Level Media