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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship leaderboard, live updates for Saturday's third round
The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship has moved to the weekend at TPC Southwind in Memphis. This is the first stage of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. But the second round still needs to be completed. Bad weather rolled into the Memphis area Friday and at 3:31 p.m. local time (4:31 p.m. ET) play was suspended. About 90 minutes later it was called for the day. The par-70, 7,288-yard course is hosting the top 69 (Rory McIlroy chose to skip) golfers in the FedEx Cup standings. The tournament's defending champion, Hideki Matsuyama, is in the field. Note that no one has gone back-to-back at TPC Southwind since Daniel Berger did so in 2016-17. Follow along all day Saturday right here for live leaderboard updates, highlights, tee times, scores and more. 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship scores, tee times You can follow along with the St. Jude leaderboard here. You can see all the tee times here. Who's leading the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship? That would be Tommy Fleetwood. Still seeking his first PGA Tour title in what is now his 162nd career start, Fleetwood had four straight birdies on the back nine two days in a row now. His lone bogey Friday at No. 18 is the only thing that kept the Englishman from posting back-to-back 63s. Cameron Young ended his PGA Tour victory drought a week ago. Is this week Fleetwood's time to win? "We'll see. Happy to put myself in with a chance over the weekend. I think that's exactly where you want to be and keep testing yourself," said the six-time PGA Tour runner-up. "Yeah, it hasn't happened for me yet out on the PGA Tour, but I would much rather be up there and not quite get it done than not there at all, and who knows, maybe this weekend is the weekend and we'll see, and we'll crack on from there. But look forward to tomorrow first." Where to watch, listen to the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship Bad weather postpones second round to Saturday at the FedEx St. Jude The FedEx St. Jude Championship will resume second-round play at 7:30 a.m. CT (8:30 a.m. ET) on Saturday. The third round will tee off from 9:50 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. local time (10:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. ET) off two tees in threesomes. The second round of the tournament was suspended due to what the PGA Tour called a "dangerous weather situation." — Alana Thompson, Memphis Commercial Appeal What is the cut at the FedEx St. Jude Championship? There was 36-hole cut Friday but come Sunday night, there will be a reduction in playoff participants, from 70 to 50. Only those golfers advance to next week's BMW Championship. Then, only the top 30 will make the Tour Championship. What is the prize money at the FedEx St. Jude Championship? The total purse in Memphis is $20 million. The tournament champion will bank $3.6 million. Those numbers are the same as the eight signature events on the PGA Tour. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Golfweek operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
05-08-2025
- USA Today
Another arrest linked to Austin Drummond manhunt in Tennessee: What we know
A third arrest has been made in connection to the Tennessee manhunt sparked by the deaths of four people and a 7-month-old infant girl found alive in a car seat. Dearrah Sanders, 23, was arrested Aug. 4 on a charge of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder, according to a statement from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The statement alleges that Sanders "assisted" the still at-large suspect, Austin Drummond, after the murders but did not specify how. It is unclear if Sanders has legal representation as of Monday afternoon, Aug. 4. Sanders' arrest follows two announced by the TBI on Aug. 2. Tanaka Brown, 29, and Giovonte Thomas, 29, were arrested on the same charge of accessory after the fact to first-degree murder on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, respectively, the agency said in a pair of statements. An update added that Brown has been charged with one count of tampering with evidence. Brown and Sanders were booked into the Lake County Jail. Thomas was already booked into the Madison County Jail on an unrelated charge and was set to be moved to Lake County Jail for arraignment, according to the statement. Found baby sparks murder investigation The case began after a 7-month-old infant girl was found sitting in a car seat in an unconnected person's front yard near Tigrett, a community in Dyer County, on July 29. Hours later, authorities announced they were investigating a crime scene where four people were dead, revealing there may be a connection between the cases. The victims were later identified as 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, 21-year-old James M. Wilson, 15-year-old Braydon Williams and 38-year-old Cortney Rose. They were the baby's parents, uncle and grandmother, respectively. In a press conference at TBI headquarters in Jackson on Aug. 1, TBI Director David Rausch said investigators believe it was a targeted attack. A massive law enforcement presence was deployed in Jackson, Tennessee on Aug. 4 as authorities followed up on a lead about the whereabouts of Drummond, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, part of the USA TODAY Network. A little before noon local time, dozens of state and local law enforcement agencies gathered on the lawn of West Jackson Baptist Church, deploying drones and K-9s in search of Drummond. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said around 12:15 p.m. CT that Drummond had not been arrested, but that the police presence was related to the search. The Commercial Appeal reported that an Aug. 1 affidavit filed by the U.S. Marshals Service in federal court showed Deputy Marshal Darrel Weldon writing that "it is believed that Austin Drummond possibly fled the state of Tennessee." Who is Austin Drummond? Drummond, 28, is currently on the state's most wanted list on charges of first-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated kidnapping and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. "This individual has shown a propensity for violence, and he needs to be taken off the streets," Tyreece Miller, U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, said. Drummond served a 13-year sentence for aggravated robbery and retaliation charges in 2014 – according to the Commercial Appeal. He was released in September 2024, despite several contraband charges, including having meth and a handgun.
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why is Elon Musk fixing US schools while the government stalls? xAI tackles Memphis HVAC failures
Elon Musk's xAI helps repair US school infrastructure as Memphis battles $1B maintenance gap Elon Musk 's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is helping Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) upgrade outdated infrastructure, including HVAC systems, at several schools near its newly established facility in Memphis. The work is being done through in-kind donations and is part of a broader push by Musk-linked organizations to support education and youth services in Memphis. According to a representative from xAI, as reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the company has already completed some HVAC-related repairs at multiple schools, including getting fans operational and opening ductwork in April and May. These efforts are focused on campuses near xAI's first supercomputer data center in the city. Inspections at schools near xAI's Memphis facility xAI has inspected facilities at John P Freeman Optional School, Fairley High School, and Westwood High School. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the company evaluated HVAC and plumbing systems, athletic fields, and gyms. The inspections were conducted alongside principals and school administrators, resulting in what the xAI representative described as a "large list" of items needing attention. MSCS is facing over $1 billion in deferred maintenance, much of it linked to aging infrastructure across its buildings. xAI's representative noted that the company contracted a local firm to donate "time and material labor" for the repairs. As per MSCS policy, in-kind donations under $499 are accepted by principals, while those between $500 and $14,999 require the superintendent's approval, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. STEM workshops and tech donations in the works In addition to infrastructure support, xAI is planning to launch STEM workshops for local students and donate equipment to technical training programs. The company is also supporting job fairs aimed at expanding employment opportunities in the area. "These initiatives reflect xAI's commitment to fostering education and economic growth in Memphis," the company stated, as reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal. The company has also cleaned up over 100 tons of garbage and debris from roadways within a five-mile radius of its data center. Musk Foundation steps in to support after-school programs Separately, the Musk Foundation, a private charitable organization founded by Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk, donated $350,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, this donation allows two high school club sites—Booker T. Washington High School and Westwood High School—to reopen after being closed in May due to funding shortfalls. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis had received $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2021. These federal funds were time-limited and had to be obligated by the end of 2024. The donation will cover operational costs such as salaries, transportation, and program supplies for nearly 1,000 students. Elon Musk said in a statement that "kids are the future of humanity" and emphasized the need to give them "every chance to shoot for the stars," as quoted by the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Michael Garriga, Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, said the organization was "very grateful" for the donation and that it would help youth in the community develop skills for success. Additional local support for Memphis youth In addition to the Musk Foundation's contribution, Shelby County Government donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis in early June, as reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump says U.S. has reached a trade deal with China. What consumers can expect? How tariffs with China changed
President Donald Trump and officials from China announced that they have agreed on a framework for a trade deal between the two major economic powers. The announcement came after two days of intense negotiations in London, aimed at resolving a near halt in trade between the countries following Trump's imposition of 145% tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump's tariffs roiled global markets, costing companies tens of billions of dollars in lost sales and higher costs. U.S. stock futures were lower while investors were awaiting details of a U.S.-China trade deal. Futures linked to the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.19%, while broad S&P 500 futures dropped 0.20% and tech-heavy Nasdaq futures slipped 0.20%. Here's what to know about the current deal. "Our deal with China is done," Trump announced on social media on June 11. He stated that the United States would impose a 55% tariff on Chinese imports, while China would impose a 10% tariff on U.S. imports. Trump said Chinese students would be allowed to attend U.S. colleges and universities, which he said 'has always been good with me.' And China will supply rare earths that are key to manufacturing technology, he said. Prior to President Trump's return to the Oval Office, tariffs between China and the United States had hovered between 10% and 20% for the past seven years. The current tariffs the United States has imposed on China are approximately 596% higher than at the beginning of the year. According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a nonprofit research organization, the United States currently has a tariff rate of 124.1% against Chinese goods. On Jan. 1, 2025, tariffs were only 20.8%. When President Trump ended his first term, tariffs on Chinese goods were 19.3%. Looking at the same timeline, Chinese tariffs against U.S. goods now sit at 147.6%. At the beginning of the year, tariffs were 21.2%, 0.4% higher than U.S. tariffs. When Trump ended his first term, Chinese tariffs against the U.S. were 21.2%, 1.9% higher than the U.S. Throughout former President Joe Biden's term, tariffs against China only increased twice, whereas tariffs against the U.S. increased once after going down. Tariffs against China sat at 19.3% for most of Biden's term, increasing to 19.9% near Sept. 27, 2024, and 20.8% near Jan. 1, 2025. Tariffs from China against the U.S. were set at 21.2% around July 1, 2020, and dropped to 21.1% around May 1, 2021. China then increased back to 21.2% around Jan. 1, 2025. While China did impose higher tariffs on goods from the United States, it did so on fewer products. Between Sept. 1, 2019, and Feb. 4, 2025, only 50.3% of U.S. exports were subject to Chinese tariffs. During the same time frame, 66.6% of Chinese exports were subjected to U.S. tariffs until President Trump increased them to 100% in early February. USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Trump says China trade deal is done: How have tariffs changed Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Will Rory McIlroy play the 2025 St. Jude Championship? Why he might skip FedExCup event
The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship is set for Aug. 7-10 at TPC Southwind. The 70-man field won't be set until a week before that. Will that field include 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy? Though McIlroy is the No. 2-ranked golfer in the world and is beloved by fans, there's a chance he won't be involved in the first leg of the FedExCup playoffs. Advertisement There are a few reasons to believe McIlroy might not play in the Memphis event, and it starts with what he said last year. "I'll probably not play the first playoff event in Memphis," McIlroy told The Telegraph last November. "I mean, I finished basically dead last there this year (tied for 68th in a 70-man field) and only moved down one spot in the playoff standings.' Then there was the announcement last week from the PGA Tour that the stroke advantage in the FedExCup playoffs would be going away. Instead of giving golfers with the most points an advantage in the Tour Championship, all golfers will start from par. In the past, the stroke advantage had made the first two FedExCup events more important because it determined who got which stroke advantages. And then there's the fact that McIlroy has said he plans to play less in 2025 and made headlines last weekend when he decided to skip the Memorial Tournament, a PGA Tour signature event. Advertisement McIlroy is expected to play in this weekend's Canadian Open. The FedEx St. Jude Championship is the first leg of the FedExCup playoffs. The top 70 golfers in the standings make it to Memphis, while the top 50 advance to the next week and the top 30 make it to the Tour Championship. Rory McIlroy's history at FedEx St. Jude Championship McIlroy has been up and down at TPC Southwind in the past few years. He finished tied for 68th in 2024 but was tied for third in 2023. He missed the cut in 2022. Hideki Matsuyama won last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship. Reach sports writer Jonah Dylan at or on X @thejonahdylan. This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Why Rory McIlroy might skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship in 2025
