Author: Christine Brennan, USA TODAY

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon speaks out on Phil Mickelson and the Saudi-back LIV Golf’s planned event in his home state.

As Brooks Koepka said, a “black cloud” hovers over the U.S. Open as the men’s national championship of golf begins Thursday at The Country Club.

In the LIV Golf debate, McIlroy mustered a gallant and full-throated defense of the PGA Tour and the meaning and value of competition.

Not surprisingly, Mickelson was asked at the US Open about his decision to go into business with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The game’s leaders were given the PR equivalent of a two-foot putt when it was announced several stars are going to play in the first Saudi event.

Katie Ledecky, the three-time Olympian, was at the White House Wednesday with other members of Team USA, and looking forward to the Paris Games.

The USOPC offered support to organizations trying to assist Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on allegation of carrying cannabis oil in her luggage

Peter Oppergard, who allegedly threw hot water and coffee at skaters on multiple occasions, has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.