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Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Kai Trump Makes Strong Statement amid Massive Golf Improvement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump has always been vocal about his granddaughter Kai's golfing abilities, but her professional golf journey has been anything but smooth. Just months ago, she faced brutal criticism after an unimpressive performance at Sage Valley. It came after the recently turned 18-year-old finished dead last among 24 competitors, carding a total of 52-over par with rounds of 89, 79, 83, and 89. MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 17: Daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.... MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 17: Daughter of Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by) More Getty Images Later, it led to harsh criticism from netizens as many questioned her place in elite tournaments, saying her opportunities were "purely bought in" due to family connections. But guess what? On Monday, Kai Trump shut down her haters with a bold message. Last week, at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Major Championship, the teenager delivered a much-improved performance, posting rounds of 74 and 80 for a total of 154. She missed winning the title by just one shot as Bretton Mackiewicz snagged the reward. Compared to her struggles at Sage Valley, this was a clear sign of progress, and Kai wasted no time in celebrating the turnaround. Taking to Instagram, where she boasts 1.7 million followers, she shared: "Not the result I wanted but happy with the progress I am making! Let's get back to work 👊." Kai Trump Makes Strong Statement amid Massive Golf Improvement. (Image Credits: Kai Trump on Instagram) Kai Trump Makes Strong Statement amid Massive Golf Improvement. (Image Credits: Kai Trump on Instagram) Instagram Kai's abilities have secured a big stamp of approval from LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau, Masters winner Rory McIlroy, and other elite professionals. Interestingly, Kai Trump wasn't the only young golfer answering the critics. Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, had faced similar skepticism after failing to make a big splash on the golf course. Last month, the young Woods put all doubts to rest at the AJGA Team TaylorMade Invitational, winning the event. Shooting 15-under par (201) across three rounds, Charlie dominated the field, setting a tournament record with 26 birdies and an eagle. His victory moved him inside the top 20 in Rolex AJGA Rankings, marking a major milestone in his young career. Charlie Woods's father, Tiger Woods, is reportedly dating Kai's mother, Vanessa Trump. Their relationship has put them even more in the spotlight. As Kai and Charlie deal with public pressure, they continue carving out their own paths in golf. More Golf: Jack Nicklaus Shades PGA Tour Stars Amid Scottie Scheffler's Win
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fiserv Forum becomes second NBA arena to receive top sustainability certification
Fiserv Forum has been recognized as one of the nation's top environmentally sustainable venues. On May 30, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that Fiserv Forum has been awarded platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED. It is the second NBA arena to earn this distinction, joining Portland's Moda Center, and the first such venue in Wisconsin. The award comes after the Baird Center achieved gold certification earlier this year. The LEED award ranks buildings on a point-based system with certified being the lowest and platinum being the highest. This year, the building won based on four categories: water, waste, transportation and human experience. To win the award, Fiserv Forum tracked its performance in the four categories by using Arc, a software platform that monitors sustainability efforts, officials said at a May 30 press conference. Fiserv Forum, which received gold designation in 2022, improved water and waste by adding touchless faucets and implementing the Orca Food Digester to help reduce food waste. In addition, the building added Bublr Bikes and a Lyft station to encourage walking, biking and ridesharing. Fiserv Forum improved human experience by installing Kaiterra sensors, which monitor air quality inside buildings and workplaces. Dennis Williams, senior vice president and general manager of Fiserv Forum, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that sustainability has been a top priority since the arena opened its doors in 2018. At the May 30 press conference, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said the award is a symbol of the city's progress in sustainability. 'It's a city that's on the rise, and as we grow, we've got a responsibility to do it in a sustainable way and a way that is equitable and with a long-term impact in mind,' Johnson said during the May 30 announcement. With the new platinum certification, Williams said he wants to continue to make the building more sustainable the potential use of waste diversion. 'For us, we wanted to be good stewards of the community and make sure we're leaving the Earth the way we found it," Williams said. "If we can better the community around us (then) there's a lot of value in that." This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Fiserv Forum receives Platinum LEED certification for sustainability
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball announces neutral site game against a Big East powerhouse
Wisconsin basketball announces neutral site game against a Big East powerhouse The Wisconsin Badgers are quietly putting together a phenomenal non-conference schedule for the 2025-2026 season. Earlier this week, the program announced a home-and-home series with BYU starting this winter in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a return game in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2026-2027. Today, the Badgers announced yet another neutral-site non-conference game, this one against the Villanova Wildcats at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on December 19th. CBS' Jon Rothstein reports a return matchup at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2026-27. This matchup would be the first time the Badgers have faced the Wildcats since Wisconsin's upset win in the 2017 NCAA Tournament. The No. 8-seed Badgers defeated the No. 1-seed and reigning national champion Wildcats on a last-second basket from forward Nigel Hayes. 2025-26 will be Kevin Willard's first season as the head coach of the Wildcats after leaving Big Ten rival Maryland after the 2024-25 season. Willard went 2-3 against Wisconsin while coaching at Maryland, most recently defeating the Badgers 76-68 in College Park this past January. With games against BYU, Marquette, Kansas/Florida/Providence (Rady's Children's Invitational), and now Villanova, Wisconsin's non-conference schedule has become extremely competitive for this upcoming season. It should provide the team a golden opportunity to stack quality wins early in the season. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Paul George Makes Huge Prediction Amid Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2024-25 NBA season ended in disappointing for the Milwaukee Bucks and superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks were swiftly eliminated in just five games by the Indiana Pacers. While the Pacers have gone on to be just one win away from punching a ticket to the NBA Finals, the loss was a tough one to swallow. Following the elimination, rumors have begun swirling about Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks. He is reportedly "open-minded" to the idea of being traded away from Milwaukee. However, he has not requested a trade. Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a score during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on April 09, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a score during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on April 09, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo byAntetokounmpo is the face of the Bucks. Seeing him playing anywhere else would be strange. Read more: Warriors' Draymond Green Reacts to Steve Kerr's Honest Statement Paul George, a fellow NBA star, spoke out on the situation recently during a segment on "Podcast P with Paul George" and dropped a major prediction for what he thinks the outcome will be. "Giannis is of that old era cut. I think he wants to stay in Milwaukee for his whole career," George said. "I don't see him wanting to leave. You see that more so with the international guys. They kind of stay where they were drafted for the most part. They come from a different world. You come to America, they get treated royalty, king, all of that. Took care of my family. It's home. And I won here. It's a legacy thing with Giannis in Milwaukee. I don't think he wants to leave there." Melo & PG believe Giannis will stay in Milwaukee despite all the rumors. "He ain't going nowhere ... Giannis built Milwaukee" — Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) May 26, 2025 That may be a correct assumption. Antetokounmpo may simply be frustrated by the lack of winning that has happened in Milwaukee since the team won the NBA Finals back in 2021. Throughout his career with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo has played in 859 games and started in 794 of them. He has averaged 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, five assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals. Read more: Shaquille O'Neal's Viral Moment With Pacers' Mascot Has NBA Fans Buzzing During the 2024-25 season, the "Greek Freak" averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. He also shot 60.1 percent from the floor. At 30 years old, Antetokounmpo's championship window may close quickly. He's not getting any younger and he's hungry for another ring. That may not come in Milwaukee. Expect to continue hearing a lot of rumors surrounding his name entering the NBA offseason. Milwaukee may work something out with him to come back for the 2025-26 season, but the Bucks will need to put a winner on the floor to keep him for the rest of his career. For more Milwaukee Bucks and general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Contradictory Reports Emerge on Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo, Warriors Trade
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Golden State Warriors are expected to be very aggressive during the upcoming NBA offseason. After coming up short in the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, the idea of trading for another star alongside him has picked up some steam. One name to keep a very close eye on heading into the offseason is Milwaukee Bucks' superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. When the Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers in the first round, rumors and reports immediately started coming out about Antetokounmpo's future. It has been reported that he is "open-minded" to the idea of being traded out of Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes the court prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum on January 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Find out if the Bucks' superstar... Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes the court prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum on January 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Find out if the Bucks' superstar forward will be on the court on Sunday against the Pelicans. More Photo byAssuming Antetokounmpo is actually available, the Warriors would make a lot of sense as a destination. He's exactly the kind of player they could use alongside of Curry to take the next step and get back to being serious NBA Finals contenders. Read more: NBA Champion Free Agent Looking to Sign With Warriors With that being said, is Golden State an actual potential suitor for the "Greek Freak" or is it just a fun idea? ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst spoke out on the matter. He can see a world where the Warriors pull off a trade for Antetokounmpo. "Yes, there is a package that the Warriors could use. They have some future draft picks. They have interesting young players," Windhorst said. "Like last year, Brandon Podziemski was off limits. Who knows if that's going to be the case this year? But they can't win a bidding war. First off, I just want to say Giannis has not let it be known he certainly wants out of Milwaukee, so I do not think we should assume that. If we do reach that point where Giannis was going to look around, he will have agency in this. He has two years left on his contract. The Bucks don't have to listen to him. But if he were to come to Milwaukee and say, I want to play with Steph [Curry], there could be a deal worked out." This news comes after Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic reported that Golden State wasn't expected to go after Antetokounmpo. Read more: Warriors Reportedly Not Expected to Go After Giannis Antetokounmpo Throughout the course of the 2024-25 NBA season, Antetokounmpo put up massive production. He averaged 30.4 points per game to go along with 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks. In addition, he also shot 60.1 percent from the floor. At 30 years old, Antetokounmpo wants to win. Joining forces with Curry might just be his best opportunity to do so. Golden State would have to give up a big trade package to bring him in. However, if the Warriors are still all in on winning a championship and aren't worried about the long-term picture as much, going all-in to acquire Antetokounmpo would be well worth the price. For more Golden State Warriors and general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
