Money talks. This should be the new branding slogan of America’s golf universe now that the supposedly venerable, tradition-bound and stridently nonprofit Professional Golfers' Association of America has now dipped its fingers into the terror-tainted piggy bank of the Saudi-financed LIV Golf circuit. More.
'I literally feel sick': NJ, NY 9/11 families rage at LIV-PGA merger
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan: ‘I regret’ not speaking to families of 9/11 before LIV Golf merger
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan regrets not communicating with families of 9/11 victims prior to the organization’s merger with LIV Golf, he said Wednesday in an interview with Golf Channel. More.
9/11 Victims’ Group Blasts PGA-LIV Merger: Argues Saudi-Backed Deal Driven By ‘Greed’
9/11 Families United denounced the surprise merger of Saudi-backed LIV Golf and the PGA Tour on Tuesday, calling it hypocritical and greedy and accusing the PGA Tour of taking “sportswashing” money from Saudi Arabia, a country many victims blame for aiding the September 11 terrorist attacks—an allegation Saudi officials deny. More.
Death benefits for Austin firefighter who helped in 9/11 aftermath may be in jeopardy
The death benefits for the family of an Austin firefighter who died in December may be in jeopardy. The City of Austin said a hearing is coming up in July to discuss the amount of money the family of Travis Maher will continue to receive, if any. More.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf under single ownership
The PGA Tour has announced it will be merging operations under a single owner with its rival, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, as well as the DP World Tour, formerly known as the European Tour. More.
Judge Delays 9/11 Hearings While Awaiting Defendant’s Competency Exam
The military judge in the Sept. 11 case postponed this summer’s hearings on Monday, citing a pending evaluation of whether one of the five men accused of conspiring in the attacks is competent to face trial. More.
Pennsylvania Rep. introduces bill on 9/11 education in schools
A state Rep. from northeastern Pennsylvania wants to make sure students understand the impact of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Rep. Jim Haddock introduced legislation that would require schools to observe a moment of silence to annually recognize Sept. 11. More.
Retired FDNY Firefighter Talks 9/11 Attacks With Smithtown Students
Michael O'Connell, a retired FDNY firefighter who was at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001, visited both Smithtown high schools to discuss his experience with students, the school district announced. More.