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McIlroy on PGA subcommittee set for direct PIF merger talks

McIlroy on PGA subcommittee set for direct PIF merger talks

Rory McIlroy revealed details on Thursday about a new PGA Tour subcommittee created to conduct direct talks with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) about finalizing a merger deal.

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Zhang's 63 leaves Korda plenty to do at Founders Cup

Zhang's 63 leaves Korda plenty to do at Founders Cup

American Rose Zhang shot an immaculate nine under-par 63 to hold a two-stroke lead -- and a six shot advantage over record-chasing Nelly Korda -- after the first round of the LPGA's Founders Cup on Thursday.

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In south Brazil, race to deliver aid ahead of new storms

In south Brazil, race to deliver aid ahead of new storms

Teams raced against the clock Thursday to deliver aid to flood-stricken communities in southern Brazil before the arrival of new storms forecast to batter the region once again.

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Schauffele surges to three-stroke PGA lead at Wells Fargo

Schauffele surges to three-stroke PGA lead at Wells Fargo

Xander Schauffele went three-under over his last three holes to grab a three-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.

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Knicks rule out Anunoby for game 3 v Pacers, Brunson 'questionable'

Knicks rule out Anunoby for game 3 v Pacers, Brunson 'questionable'

The New York Knicks will be without forward OG Anunoby for game three of their NBA playoff series against Indiana, and game two hero Jalen Brunson is "questionable' with a foot injury, the team said Thursday.

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MacIntyre, Hossler share lead at PGA Myrtle Beach Classic

MacIntyre, Hossler share lead at PGA Myrtle Beach Classic

Scotland's Robert MacIntyre and American Beau Hossler each fired a seven-under par 64 to share the lead after Thursday's opening round of the inaugural PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic.

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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest about its participation

Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid protest about its participation

Israel qualified for this weekend's Eurovision song contest grand finale as thousands of demonstrators marched through Sweden's Malmo on Thursday to protest its participation over the Gaza war.

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Apple apologizes for iPad 'Crush' ad after backlash

Apple apologizes for iPad 'Crush' ad after backlash

Apple apologized on Thursday after an ad for its latest-edition iPad caused an uproar for showing an industrial press crushing objects linked to human creativity, infuriating artists.

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American Airlines union seeks Biden support in contract fight

American Airlines union seeks Biden support in contract fight

Dozens of American Airlines flight attendants demonstrated Thursday in front of the White House as they seek to be allowed to strike during protracted contract negotiations.

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Leverkusen beat Roma to make Europa League final and extend unbeaten run

Leverkusen beat Roma to make Europa League final and extend unbeaten run

Bayer Leverkusen are through to the Europa League final 4-2 on aggregate after a stoppage-time goal from Josip Stanisic snatched a 2-2 draw at home on Thursday, extending their unbeaten run to a record 49 games.

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