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LIV golf begins laying off employees

(AP) — LIV Golf has informed employees their jobs will end next week as the league begins life without Saudi funding, downsizing operations as it pursues an agreement with a lead investor to reshape the league for next year. It was not clear how many or what percentage of employees are being laid off. LIV ended its fifth season last week outside Indianapolis, one week earlier than expected. The staff reduction was not a surprise. LIV Golf learned in April the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia would end financial backing after this season. LIV in July filed a notice under the ...

Alcaraz opens U.S. Open title defense against Safiullin

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury. Along with some interesting opening-round matches, the draws for men's and women's singles Thursday delivered ...

Roster battles in spotlight for Bengals

CINCINNATI (AP) — For three seasons, when the Cincinnati Bengals needed an offensive tackle to step up off the bench, the answer was Cody Ford. On Monday, when the Bengals cut Ford, they decided to go in a different direction with their backup offensive tackle spot this season. Heading ...

NFL international slate includes Melbourne, Rio and Paris

LONDON (AP) — The NFL will play a record nine games internationally this season and they include three cities hosting for the first time: Melbourne, Australia; Rio de Janeiro; and Paris. Jacksonville and San Francisco both play two games abroad: the Jaguars back-to-back in London; the ...

UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino

MONACO (AP) — UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The governing body of European soccer announced its intentions in ...

Les Wexner stepping down as chair of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Board

Central Ohio billionaire Les Wexner is stepping down as chair of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Board after continued scrutiny over his relationship with the late convicted child sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner, 88, will remain on the board as chair emeritus, but he is no longer a voting member, university spokesperson Ben Johnson said. “Les Wexner has stepped back from his role as chair …. Les and Abigail have been great supporters of the university for many years, and we appreciate his ongoing service on the committee,” Johnson ...