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King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, will halt public duties as he undergoes treatment

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer, will halt public duties as he undergoes treatment

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign, the 75-year-old monarch will suspend public engagements but will continue with state business, and won’t be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state. The palace didn’t disclose what form of cancer the king has, but said it’s not related to his recent treatment for a benign prostate condition. The palace said “a… Source link

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Charles Barkley ends talks with LIV Golf: ‘I’m staying with Turner’

Charles Barkley ends talks with LIV Golf: ‘I’m staying with Turner’

Charles Barkley won’t leave TNT after all. The NBA Hall of Famer turned broadcaster publicly flirted with joining LIV Golf the past few weeks, but decided to pass on the opportunity, according to the New York Post. [Set, hut, hike! Create or join a fantasy football league now!] LIV Golf was reportedly looking to hire Barkley as a broadcaster. Barkley met with Greg Norman to discuss the role and even played in the pro-am before an LIV event Thursday. At that event, Barkley said he was still… Source link

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Charles Barkley names his price to join LIV Golf and the outrage that comes with it

Charles Barkley names his price to join LIV Golf and the outrage that comes with it

While golfers have tiptoed around their negotiations with LIV Golf and frequently bristle at questions about the league, Charles Barkley is taking no such tack. The Basketball Hall of Famer and TNT broadcaster is approaching his flirtation with the controversial Saudi Arabia-backed golf league as he does most subjects — with candor. Barkley, who’s acknowledged that he’s in negotiations with LIV Golf and is playing in the league’s New Jersey Pro-Am this week at a Trump golf course, spoke with… Source link

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Charles Barkley will play at next LIV event as he contemplates joining tour as broadcaster

Charles Barkley will play at next LIV event as he contemplates joining tour as broadcaster

It sounds like NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is seriously considering joining the LIV Golf tour as a broadcaster. After meeting with tour CEO Greg Norman on Wednesday, Barkley confirmed he would play in the next LIV event, according to the New York Post. The two reportedly had dinner together in Atlanta. Norman was expected to pitch Barkley on joining LIV Golf as a broadcaster during that meeting. Barkley confirmed as much Thursday, saying he would meet with Norman to discuss the… Source link

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Charles Barkley says ‘100%’ he’ll meet with LIV Golf about media role

Charles Barkley says ‘100%’ he’ll meet with LIV Golf about media role

The controversy surrounding LIV Golf is not scaring Charles Barkley away. Not much does. The basketball Hall of Famer-turned sports media icon confirmed on Thursday that he’s taking a meeting with the upstart golf league that’s under constant fire for its ties to Saudi Arabia. Barkley confirmed his interest in an interview with “The Next Round” when asked about rumors that LIV wants him to be “a face of their media.” “I’m gonna meet with LIV,” Barkley said. “Truth — to always be transparent… Source link

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Sam Burns beats Scottie Scheffler to win Charles Schwab Challenge

Sam Burns beats Scottie Scheffler to win Charles Schwab Challenge

Sam Burns had to sit in the clubhouse and wait for several hours Sunday afternoon. Yet when he finally stepped back onto the course, it was as if he’d never left. Burns, after posting a 5-under 65 early in the afternoon, sank a wild birdie putt from just off the green to overtake top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and win the Charles Schwab Challenge. Sam Burns drained a huge birdie putt to beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff on Sunday afternoon. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Burns has won three… Source link

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