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GOLF Stephanie Warsmith Lauren Cohen Akron Beacon Journal July 8, 2026, 3:09 p.m. ET An attempted murder suspect led police on a chase through multiple Ohio cities. The pursuit involved a carjacking, an exchange of gunfire, and a crash that flipped a police cruiser. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

PGA TOUR Nick Stavas Golfweek July 8, 2026, 2:15 p.m. ET Jackson Koivun is the betting favorite to win in just his second start as a pro. The 21-year-old from North Carolina spent just over a year as the world's No. 1 amateur and capped off one of the most decorated individual college careers in history by winning a team national title with the Auburn Tigers. The phrase "can't-miss prospect" should always be used lightly, but Koivun is as close to that as anyone in recent memory.

LPGA Beth Ann Nichols Golfweek July 8, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ET Nelly Korda could achieve the career grand slam and enter the LPGA Hall of Fame with a victory at the Amundi Evian Championship. Other notable players include recent major winner Haeran Ryu, two-time 2026 winner Hyo Joo Kim, and former champion Grace Kim. England's Lottie Woad and amateur Kiara Romero both have opportunities to solidify their positions on the LPGA tour with strong performances.

Watch: Brooks Koepka on 'happiness' he feels being closer to family In his first season back on the PGA Tour after a three year stint with LIV Golf, Brooks Koepka said he's found "happiness" being close to his family.

PGA TOUR Nick Stavas Golfweek Updated July 8, 2026, 12:54 p.m. ET It's been more than six months since Brooks Koepka left LIV Golf and returned to the PGA Tour, and it seems the five-time major champion is right where he wants to be. Koepka's season has been feast-or-famine of sorts. He's missed four cuts in 13 starts, but when he plays the weekend, he's been pretty dang good.

Grace Kim won her first major a year ago at the Amundi Evian. Ahead of her title defense, she was asked how that victory changed her life.

Nelly Korda on the condensed LPGA major schedule this time of year The Amundi Evian Championship is one of four majors in a nine-week stretch on the LPGA's 2026 schedule.

THE BRITISH OPEN Todd Kelly Golfweek July 8, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET The most recent Ryder Cup and U.S. Open both had plenty of ugly moments on the fan side of things. The R&A is taking steps to get out in front of any potential issues at the 2026 Open Championship.

Rory McIlroy wants to see the PGA Tour bolster but preserve more national opens like the Genesis Scottish Open.

July 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET The Arnold Palmer Cup is headed back to the site of one of Palmer's greatest feats. The annual event pitting a team of the best American college golfers against a squad of the best International college golfers heads to Cherry Hills Country Club outside Denver in 2027.