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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans Are Saying the Same Thing About Charles Barkley's Golf Swing
Charles Barkley's golf swing has once again become a topic of fascination and amusement among fans, as highlighted by a recent tweet from the PGA TOUR Champions. The video of Barkley's new and improved swing, shared alongside a detailed account of his hectic day, has sparked a wave of reactions. Advertisement Fans are universally noting the significant improvement in his technique, a stark contrast to his notoriously erratic form in the past. The transformation has turned what was once a source of humor into a testament to perseverance. Fans on X were quick to give Barkley his flowers for the dramatic improvement he's made with his swing. NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley signs autographs during a round of golf.© Tom R. Smedes/Special to RGJ / USA TODAY NETWORK "Unbelievable swing compared to where he started. The video of all the SEC coaches might have the best out of all them," wrote one fan. "Swing looks much better without the hitch. Looks like he put a lot of work into his golf game. Good for Barkley," added another. Advertisement "I'm glad for him. He loves the game so much and his swing was atrocious for so long," commented one user. "God damn I admire that he fixed that massive stutter swing. That would take some serious brain rewiring," said one user. "That swing lookin better," said another. The Auburn Tiger alumnus has taken pride in his golf game, noting how special the sport is due to the fact that it can be played with both children and grandchildren. As Barkley continues to balance his demanding schedule with his passion for golf, fans are rallying behind his progress, celebrating each step of his journey on the green. Related: Charles Barkley's NBA Playoffs Prediction is Turning Heads
USA Today
06-02-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Can US still equip military in time of war?
John Adams Special to the RGJ Russia's invasion of Ukraine is approaching its fourth year. And as it drags on, Washington is learning just how vulnerable our nation could be in a similar conflict. The glaring problem we now encounter is the erosion of our defense industrial base. The once-vaunted arsenal of democracy that led America to victory in World War II is long gone. Simply put, we no longer produce the weapons and munitions needed for high-intensity, industrialized conflict. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Ask the RGJ: Will Reno, Sparks, Washoe officers help enforce ICE deportations?
Question: Will the Reno and Sparks police departments or the Washoe County Sheriff's Office help with the federal enforcement of migrant deportations? Short Answer: No, unless U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the federal government asks them for assistance. Full answer: President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders last week on immigration, and the Justice Department vowed to investigate state and local officials who hinder the enforcement process. Roughly 184,000 Nevada residents are in the country without legal documentation, which is about 30% of the state's total immigrant population, according to the American Immigration Council. National Immigration Law Center vice president of law and policy Lisa Graybill told USA Today that the 10th Amendment prevents the federal government from forcing local and state officials to use their resources for federal use. However, state and local officials can choose to cooperate. Washoe County Sheriff's Office Washoe sheriff's spokesperson Cade Goodman told the RGJ that the sheriff's policy was not to step in, as their only role was to assist when there are concerns to public safety. 'Immigration enforcement is the responsibility of federal agencies,' Sheriff Darin Balaam said in a statement. 'If a specific request is made by ICE or another federal agency, we will provide support services as required during their operations.' Under the sheriff's office's policy, they are not to question the immigration status of individuals unless it's relevant to a crime or investigation, and the fact that an individual is suspected of being undocumented 'shall not be the sole basis for contact, detention, or arrest.' Reno Police Department Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson said their policy is similar to the county's, vowing not to contact or stop a person 'merely on suspicion that the person is present in the United States illegally.' 'It is the policy of the Reno Police Department to treat everyone in accordance with our core values, regardless of one's actual or perceived citizenship status,' Johnson said in a statement to the RGJ. However, Reno police policy also states that the department is allowed to assist ICE with investigations when requested, with the approval from the chief of police. Sparks Police Department Sparks police spokesperson Julie Duewel told the RGJ that Sparks has not received any requests from the federal government to collaborate on immigration enforcement. Sparks police has no formal policy on immigration assistance, according to their website. Jaedyn Young covers local government for the Reno Gazette-Journal. Her wages are 100% funded by donations and grants; if you'd like to see more stories like this one, please consider donating Send your story ideas and feedback to Jaedyn atjyoung@
