The moment a van reverses into Cardiff shop causing thousands of pounds of damageOne of the striking things about how furiously many people reacted to the news last week that MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with President-Elect Donald Trump was how quaint their defenders sounded. “It is insane for critics to NOT think all of us in the media need to know more so we can share/report more,” Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, said on social media. It would be journalistic malpractice for the hosts of a morning television news program not to take a meeting with a president-elect, right? But “Morning Joe” isn’t traditional journalism, and last week’s incident is a telling illustration of the broader trend of impartial fact-finding being crowded out in the marketplace by opinionated news and the expectations that creates. Scarborough, a former congressman, and his wife, veteran newswoman Brzezinski, didn’t just talk about the presidential campaign from their four-hour weekday perch. They tirelessly and emotionally advocated for Democrat Kamala Harris, likening Trump to a fascist-in-waiting. “They have portrayed themselves as bastions of integrity standing up to a would-be dictator,” says Frank Sesno, a former CNN Washington bureau chief now professor at George Washington University’s school of media and public affairs. “What the followers see is the daily procession of people on the show constantly talking about the evils of Donald Trump and then Joe and Mika show up and have high tea with the guy.” The social media blowback was instant and intense. “You do not need to talk to Hitler to cover him effectively,” was one of the nicer messages. More telling is the people who have responded with action. “Morning Joe” had 770,000 viewers last Monday, its audience — like many shows on MSNBC — down from its yearly average of 1.09 million because some of the network’s liberal-leaning viewers have tuned away after what they regard as depressing election results. That’s the day Scarborough and Brzezinski announced they had met with Trump the previous Friday. By Tuesday, the “Morning Joe” audience had slipped to 680,000, according to the Nielsen company, and Wednesday’s viewership was 647,000. Thursday rebounded to 707,000. It’s only three days of data, but those are the kind of statistics about which television executives brood. “The audience for the polarized news-industrial complex has become unforgiving,” says Kate O’Brian, outgoing head of news of the E.W. Scripps Co. The Washington Post learned this last month when it lost a reported 250,000 subscribers — presumably the bulk of them non-Trump supporters — after announcing it would not endorse a candidate for president. A draft of an editorial endorsing Harris had already been in the works. Mixing news and opinion isn’t new; many U.S. newspapers in the 1800s were unabashedly partisan. But for most of the past century, there was a vigorous effort to separate the two. Broadcast television, licensed to serve the public interest, built up fact-based news divisions. What began to change things was the success of Fox News in building a conservative audience that believed it was underserved and undervalued. Now there’s a vigorous industry catering to people who want to see their points of view reflected — and are less interested in reporting or any content that contradicts them. The most notable trend in 2024 campaign coverage was the diminishing influence of so-called legacy news brands in favor of outlets like podcasts that offered publicity-hungry politicians a friendly, if not supportive, home. Trump, for example, visited several podcasters, including the influential Joe Rogan, who awarded Trump with an endorsement. “I won’t even call it journalism,” Sesno says. “It’s storytelling.” The past decade’s journey of Megyn Kelly is one illustration of how opinion can pay off in today’s climate. Once one of the more aggressive reporters at Fox News, she angered Trump in a 2015 debate with a pointed question about his treatment of women. She moved to the legacy outlet NBC News, but that didn’t work for her. She has since started a flourishing podcast with conservative, and Trump-friendly, opinion. Among cable TV-based news brands, CNN has tried hardest to present an image of impartiality, even if many conservatives disagree. So the collapse in its ratings has been noteworthy: the network’s audience of 4.7 million people for its election night coverage was essentially half the 9.1 million people it had for the same night in 2020. O’Brian is leaving Scripps at the end of the year because it is ending its 24-hour television news network after finding impartiality was a tough business. Scripps is continuing a streaming news product. That’s the environment Scarborough and Brzezinski work in on “Morning Joe.” “They are very talented show hosts,” Sesno says. “But they are not out on the front lines doing journalism, seeking truth in the way that a professional journalist does.” Hours after the hosts’ announcement that they had met with Trump, an MSNBC colleague, legal contributor and correspondent Katie Phang, said on X that “normalizing Trump is a bad idea.” Scarborough had made a point of saying that was not what he was attempting to do. “It’s not up to you or your corrupt industry to ‘normalize’ or not ‘normalize’ any politician who wins an election fair & square,” Christina Pushaw, the pugnacious aide to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, replied to Phang. “Americans had their say; Trump will be your president come January whether you ‘normalize’ it or not. I would suggests journos should accept reality.” Quaintness alert: Sesno is among those who believe the “Morning Joe” hosts did the right thing. Whatever the motivations — and there are some who believe that worries that a Trump administration could make life difficult very difficult for them was on the hosts’ minds — opening a line of communication to ensure that a show based on politics is not completely cut off from the thinking of a presidential administration makes business sense, he says. A little humility doesn’t hurt. Even if her own job has proven that it’s not a great business now, Scripps’ O’Brian has seen enough focus groups of people who yearn for a more traditional journalism-based approach to believe in its importance. “I think that there is still a need for nonpartisan news,” says the former longtime ABC News producer, “and maybe what brings it back to where it used to be will be an exhaustion from the hyper-polarized climate that we currently live in.”casino game 3 card poker 。

1 2 Bhubaneswar: With Christmas around the corner, markets in Bhubaneswar are alive with festive fervour as shoppers throng these markets to prepare for the New Year celebrations. Starting from decorative items to baking essentials, everything is in high demand. Several malls and shopping complexes in the city have been transformed into winter wonderlands, adorned with sparkling lights, Christmas trees, and themed decorations. Adding to the excitement are musical shows, Santa Claus meet-and-greet sessions, and reindeer displays, which are drawing revellers in large numbers. "Every year, we wait for this time to deck up our homes and prepare special cakes and treats. The energy in the markets is so contagious, as it truly feels like the spirit of Christmas. The best thing about the festival is that it is not limited to any particular community," said Rosy Digal, a homemaker busy shopping at the Christmas market at Unit-1. Shops selling decorative items and baking supplies are seeing brisk business. Items like ornaments, streamers, baubles, fairy lights, wreaths, stockings, and artificial Christmas trees are selling like hotcakes. Baking accessories, especially cake molds and frosting kits, are also in high demand. However, customers said the prices of all items increased significantly compared to last year. "No doubt the variety of decorative items in the market is more than last year, so are the prices. Christmas tree prices start from Rs 700 to 1000, while other decorative items are almost double. Since children are insisting on decorating the home and tree during Christmas and New Year, I got some," said Namrata Das, a shopper. Shopkeepers said the quality and variety of items are better than last year. "Some of the decorative items are of very good quality. We have Christmas trees with inbuilt LED lights and sensory lights. The stuff is long-lasting and of good quality, so the price is a little higher," said Kartik Swain, adding that the rise in prices is not a dampener. Malls and market complexes across the city have become hubs of activity. "We have organised daily events, including carol singing and Santa Claus visits, to bring the community together and spread holiday cheer. The response has been overwhelming, especially from children who are excited to meet Santa and pose for pictures," said the manager of a prominent mall in Rasulgarh. With the festive season in full swing, hotels and restaurants are also gearing up to host special Christmas dinners and parties. Chef Rahul Panda, who is preparing a Christmas-themed menu for a city-based restaurant, said, "We are planning everything from roast turkey to plum cakes to ensure a memorable culinary experience for our guests."

The story so far: Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice charged two officials of a renewable energy company listed in the U.S. in connection with a bribery scheme allegedly perpetrated by Gautam Adani , chairman of the Adani Group, and his associates including his nephew Sagar Adani. Several officials of an Adani Group company have been accused of bribing government officials in various Indian States to receive business favours. What followed the revelations? Shares of various Adani Group companies dropped sharply; they have recovered most of their losses in the last week after Adani Green Energy Ltd. (AGEL) filed its first response to stock exchanges, denying the bribery charges pressed by the American market regulator. The Adani Group has claimed that the allegations of bribery cost the group’s listed companies a loss of $55 billion in market value. The conglomerate had notably lost more than $150 billion in market value last year after fraud allegations made by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research. Are lenders likely to review plans? The latest bribery allegations are likely to make it harder for the Adani Group to raise funds from overseas investors, which means the company may have to rely more on domestic investors for its financing needs. Local lenders, including Indian banks that currently lend to the Adani Group, too may review their exposure to the group. The State Bank of India, which is the largest lender to the Adani Group among Indian banks, is exposed with loans worth ₹33,800 crore. While this represents less than 1% of the bank’s total loan book, a Reuters report on Thursday contended that SBI has said it will be cautious about disbursals to the Adani Group. The bank will however, continue funding for projects nearing completion. How have rating agencies responded? Fitch Ratings, Moody’s and S&P Global took negative rating actions on Adani firms this week. As The Hindu reported, citing governance risks for its rating action, Moody’s said there could be a broader credit impact from AGEL’s crisis on group firms “given Gautam Adani’s prominent role as chairman of each of the rated entities or their parent companies as well as the controlling shareholder.” Fitch Ratings also took negative rating actions on the Adani Group’s infrastructure entities. S&P Global Ratings lowered its outlook on three Adani Group entities to negative, pointing at risks to funding access following the U.S. indictment. AGEL had to shelve a $600 million bond issue as a result. What are the allegations? The U.S. DOJ alleges that the AGEL promoter and senior officials paid bribes worth $265 million to officials in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu and Kashmir for the sale of renewable energy produced by AGEL. It is alleged that these bribes were paid so that State power distribution companies (DISCOMS) would purchase eight gigawatts worth of energy from AGEL’s renewable energy project. AGEL had won the right to sell renewable energy to interested buyers through the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a public sector unit owned by the Centre. It is alleged that DISCOMS were unwilling to purchase power from AGEL due to the high price quoted. Hence, bribes were paid by Adani Group officials to prod State government officials to purchase power at prices favourable to the Adani Group. Azure Power Energy Ltd., a New Delhi-headquartered energy company listed in the U.S. and whose officials have been indicted for bribery by the DOJ, is also alleged to have colluded with AGEL officials to bribe State officials. What are the implications? Allegations against AGEL officials could lead to higher costs of capital for the Group and also affect its profitability. However, the allegations may have no impact if lenders were already implicitly aware of potential corrupt practices and factored this in while making their lending decisions. The charges against AGEL have also raised doubts about the Centre’s policy goal of boosting the nation’s renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts by 2030. The Centre has been prodding State governments to increase renewable energy adoption through Renewable Purchase Obligations which obligate States to purchase a certain minimum amount of their power from renewable energy sources. However, State DISCOMS have been reluctant to follow the mandate as they are already financially burdened and lack the infrastructure to source and distribute renewable energy. Some analysts also note that governments often renege on their guarantee to purchase energy from renewable energy companies. Some of the companies resort to illegal means, including bribery, to sell power. Published - December 01, 2024 03:30 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit A ‘bribery scheme’ to bag lucrative solar power contracts The Hindu Explains / crime, law and justice / corruption & briberyHENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. He did enough in Friday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City to show that Las Vegas' quarterback job will be his for the rest of the season — barring, that is, another injury. O'Connell didn't look like a quarterback who hadn't played in nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb . Plus, the Raiders had a short week to prepare for the Chiefs, meaning O'Connell only went through a series of walk-through practices. Even so, he completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards, including touchdown passes of 33 yards to tight end Brock Bowers and 58 yards to wide receiver Tre Tucker. He didn't throw any interceptions. “Thought he competed,” coach Antonio Pierce said Saturday morning. “I thought for what we knew we were getting with Spags (Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and that defense, that he stood in the pocket, made some tough throws, took some hits, took the shots down the field like we wanted. We had some opportunities to take shots down the field, he threw them. And I thought our skill guys did a hell of a job competing and making some really good plays for us.” O'Connell's performance would've shined even more if not for the Raiders' final offensive play. He led the Raiders from their 8-yard line to the Chiefs 32 with 15 seconds left. The plan was for O'Connell to take the snap and throw the ball away to run off a few more seconds, then send Daniel Carlson out for the potential winning field goal without giving Patrick Mahomes enough time to mount one of his signature comebacks. But rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball before O'Connell was expecting it, and the Chiefs recovered to secure another close, last-minute victory. The Raiders were called for illegal shift, which Kansas City declined. But there was some question about whether officials intended to call a false start instead. Though that infraction would have cost Las Vegas 5 yards, the pre-snap penalty still would've given Carlson a shot at the field goal. Pierce said his team heard an official's whistle before the snap, and that will be included in the Raiders' report to the NFL. “We do that every game,” Pierce said. “Typically, anywhere from three to five questions, and then we’ll get a letter within 24 to 36 hours, and we’ll read it and learn from it.” What’s working Bowers had another sensational game. He was targeted 14 times, catching 10 passes for 140 yards. For the season, he has 84 receptions for 884 yards and four TDs, making him a strong contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. “We’re seeing double-teams and them really shifting their zone to him, and I don’t really think it matters,” Pierce said. “I think we've got a really special player on our hand.” What needs help The Raiders need to do better on first and second downs to set up more favorable third-down conversions. They have faced 47 third downs from 7 to 10 yards, tied with the Dallas Cowboys for fifth most. Las Vegas' conversion rate on those plays is 36.2%, which actually is favorable compared to the rest of the league, but the Raiders are still creating too many of those situations. Stock up Las Vegas made life difficult for Mahomes, sacking him five times. And it wasn't just Maxx Crosby bringing the heat. Four players had at least one-half sack, including K’Lavon Chaisson, who had 1 1/2. It was a season-high total for the Raiders, and they have taken down the opposing quarterback in 30 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak. Stock down Carlson is usually money, but he missed field goals from 56, 55 and 58 yards. Hardly chip shots, but he is capable of converting from those distances. He had made 30 of 38 field goals from 50-plus yards entering the game, with a career long of 57 yards. Injuries WR DJ Turner injured his knee in the second half. Key number 12 — The Raiders are one of three teams to fall behind double digits in each of their first 12 games of a season. The others were the 1986 Indianapolis Colts and 1972 New England Patriots. Next steps The Raiders visit Tampa Bay on Dec. 8. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Mark Anderson, The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Broncos are 0-4 in Las Vegas, but in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions, Denver has more at stake than trying to end a series skid. A victory over the Raiders puts the Broncos that much closer to an unexpected playoff berth, playing with a rookie quarterback and just a year after they went 8-9. The Broncos are 6-5 and coming off a , and would be in the playoff field if the season ended entering Week 12. Not bad for a team given a win total of 5 1/2 games at BetMGM Sportsbook. “Everyone understands the significance of where we are at this point in the season,” Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton said. The situation is quite different for the Raiders. They are 2-8, on a six-game losing streak and decimated by injuries. Las Vegas could enter this game without its top two running backs and a reshuffled line on offense, and defensively, the Raiders could have two linemen, three cornerbacks and a safety out of action. “Just been having some bad breaks, but nobody feels sorry for us,” Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said. "Nobody feels sorry for me. You’ve got to roll out there with 11 players, and that’s what we’re going to do come Sunday.” The Raiders are badly in a need of a franchise quarterback and are in a logjam for the top pick in next year's NFL draft. Denver showed with this year's draft how valuable landing such a QB can be to an organization. — one spot ahead of the Raiders — and he is pushing for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was this week's top AFC player and rookie after completing 28 of 33 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns in the rout of the Falcons. “I think as we’ve gone on, Coach (Sean Payton) and I have found a good rhythm of what we both like, what we can kind of put out there on the field and what we can execute," Nix said. "Then the guys have kind of adapted to it, found our roles within the offense and executed at a high level. It’s just all about slowing the game down and processing things in a manner that you can handle.” Nix's competition? Raiders tight end Brock Bowers also could have a say in who wins the season's top offensive rookie award. He is second in the NFL with 70 catches and his 706 yards receiving is 10th among all receivers. His numbers from a historical perspective are even more impressive. Bowers, the , is fourth all time among all tight ends in catches through the first 11 weeks and he and Jeremy Shockey in 2002 are the only rookies at that position to have more than one game with at least 10 receptions. “This week's a brand new week,” Bowers said. “I've always got something to prove.” Crowded backfield Payton still isn't entirely comfortable splitting carries between running backs Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime. Asked how he determines the right balance in his rotation, Payton said, “That's the $6 million question. It’s difficult. We know kind of what we have with those three players. I think it’s always hard to feed three. "I'm used to — and it’s easy — to feed two. So we kind of do that a little bit. I thought Javonte had some really good runs (last week). Certainly the game ends and we’re like, ‘Gosh, we have to get Jaleel more touches.’ So it’s a tough, but a good problem to have.” Starting mindset With injuries to running backs Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quadriceps), 10-year veteran Ameer Abdullah could get the start for the Raiders this weekend. He has just 17 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown this season and started just one game his previous six seasons. “I see myself as a starter,” Abdullah said. “I think every guy in the room does. I consider myself the best back on this team just like every back does. This is my opportunity to go out there and put my best foot forward.” Certain Surtain Patrick Surtain II had a pair of interceptions, including one he returned for 100 yards and a touchdown, in the team's first meeting this season and that fueled the . Both of the passes were intended for Bowers, who caught a 57-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Surtain isn't expecting the Raiders to avoid him Sunday, however. “You don't want to go into a game thinking they're not gonna throw it your way,” Surtain said, “because it's the pros at the end of the day, everybody's ready, everybody's capable.” ___ AP Pro Football Writer Arnie Stapleton in Englewood, Colorado, contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL: Mark Anderson, The Associated PressANNAPOLIS, Md. — No. 3 Nebraska finished with four individual champions and had finalists in seven of the 10 weight classes as the Huskers won the team title at the 12-team Navy Classic on Saturday. Nebraska finished with 150 points, while Oregon State was next with 130.5. Brock Hardy won a matchup of top-10 opponents at 141 pounds earned a 10-3 decision over ninth-ranked Joshua Koderhandt of Navy. NU’s other champions were Caleb Smith at 125, Antrell Taylor at 157 and Silas Allred at 184. Runners-up were Lenny Pinto at 174 and heavyweight Harley Andrews. 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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O’Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. He did enough in Friday’s 19-17 loss at Kansas City to show that Las Vegas’ quarterback job will be his for the rest of the season — barring, that is, another injury. O’Connell didn’t look like a quarterback who hadn’t played in nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb. Plus, the Raiders had a short week to prepare for the Chiefs, meaning O’Connell only went through a series of walk-through practices. Even so, he completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards, including touchdown passes of 33 yards to tight end Brock Bowers and 58 yards to wide receiver Tre Tucker. He didn’t throw any interceptions. “Thought he competed,” coach Antonio Pierce said Saturday morning. “I thought for what we knew we were getting with Spags (Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and that defense, that he stood in the pocket, made some tough throws, took some hits, took the shots down the field like we wanted. We had some opportunities to take shots down the field, he threw them. And I thought our skill guys did a hell of a job competing and making some really good plays for us.” O’Connell’s performance would’ve shined even more if not for the Raiders’ final offensive play. He led the Raiders from their 8-yard line to the Chiefs 32 with 15 seconds left. The plan was for O’Connell to take the snap and throw the ball away to run off a few more seconds, then send Daniel Carlson out for the potential winning field goal without giving Patrick Mahomes enough time to mount one of his signature comebacks. But rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball before O’Connell was expecting it, and the Chiefs recovered to secure another close, last-minute victory. The Raiders were called for illegal shift, which Kansas City declined. But there was some question about whether officials intended to call a false start instead. Though that infraction would have cost Las Vegas 5 yards, the pre-snap penalty still would’ve given Carlson a shot at the field goal. Pierce said his team heard an official’s whistle before the snap, and that will be included in the Raiders’ report to the NFL. “We do that every game,” Pierce said. “Typically, anywhere from three to five questions, and then we’ll get a letter within 24 to 36 hours, and we’ll read it and learn from it.” What’s working Bowers had another sensational game. He was targeted 14 times, catching 10 passes for 140 yards. For the season, he has 84 receptions for 884 yards and four TDs, making him a strong contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. “We’re seeing double-teams and them really shifting their zone to him, and I don’t really think it matters,” Pierce said. “I think we’ve got a really special player on our hand.” What needs help The Raiders need to do better on first and second downs to set up more favorable third-down conversions. They have faced 47 third downs from 7 to 10 yards, tied with the Dallas Cowboys for fifth most. Las Vegas’ conversion rate on those plays is 36.2%, which actually is favorable compared to the rest of the league, but the Raiders are still creating too many of those situations. Stock up Las Vegas made life difficult for Mahomes, sacking him five times. And it wasn’t just Maxx Crosby bringing the heat. Four players had at least one-half sack, including K’Lavon Chaisson, who had 1 1/2. It was a season-high total for the Raiders, and they have taken down the opposing quarterback in 30 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak. Stock down Carlson is usually money, but he missed field goals from 56, 55 and 58 yards. Hardly chip shots, but he is capable of converting from those distances. He had made 30 of 38 field goals from 50-plus yards entering the game, with a career long of 57 yards. Injuries WR DJ Turner injured his knee in the second half. Key number Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 12 — The Raiders are one of three teams to fall behind double digits in each of their first 12 games of a season. The others were the 1986 Indianapolis Colts and 1972 New England Patriots. Next steps The Raiders visit Tampa Bay on Dec. 8. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement AdvertisementSmall-cap stocks on verge of ending 3 years of futility with record run — if it holds

Daniel Berger needs a solid finish Sunday. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The 2024 RSM Classic concludes Sunday morning with the final round at Sea Island’s Seaside course in Georgia. You can find full 2024 RSM Classic tee times for Sunday’s final round at the bottom of this post. Featured tee time for Round 4 With one round to go at Sea Island’s Seaside course , there’s a tie at the top of two players seeking their first PGA Tour victory. One is Maverick McNealy who was the early story of the tournament after a sizzling first-round 62 as the former Standford star looks to breakthrough in the last event of his fifth PGA Tour season. The other player tied at 14 under is another 29-year-old looking for his first win is Vince Whaley, who grew up in Texas playing against the likes of Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler. Whaley and McNealy will go off in Sunday’s final grouping with Daniel Berger, who is contending for the first time after missing two seasons at 11:06 a.m. ET. Berger needs a solid finish to bump up into the top 125 and not need to rely on a possible major medical exemption next season. You can watch Sunday’s finalround of the 2024 RSM Classic on Golf Channel starting at 1 p.m. ET. You can also stream a live simulcast of the third round via NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports App with an active cable subscription. You can check out the complete Round 4 tee times for the 2024 RSM Classic below. 2024 RSM Classic tee times for Sunday: Round 4 (ET) Seaside Course – Tee No. 1 9:05 a.m. – Denny McCarthy, Andrew Novak, Sam Stevens 9:16 a.m. – Chandler Phillips, Austin Eckroat, Callum Tarren 9:27 a.m. – Ryo Hisatsune, Bud Cauley, Ben Griffin 9:38 a.m. – Brandon Wu, Kevin Chappell, Mark Hubbard 9:49 a.m. – Patrick Rodgers, Adrien Dumont de Chassart, J.T. Poston 10:00 a.m. – Hayden Springer, Robby Shelton, Joe Highsmith 10:11 a.m. – Kevin Yu, Martin Laird, Henrik Norlander 10:22 a.m. – Steven Fisk, Will Gordon, Paul Peterson 10:33 a.m. – Michael Kim, Stewart Cink, Joseph Bramlett 10:44 a.m. – Luke Clanton (a), Lee Hodges, Nico Echavarria 10:55 a.m. – Mackenzie Hughes, Michael Thorbjornsen, Patrick Fishburn 11:06 a.m. – Vince Whaley, Maverick McNealy, Daniel Berger Tee No. 10 9:05 a.m. – Austin Smotherman, Kelly Kraft, S.Y. Noh 9:16 a.m. – Taylor Montgomery, Kevin Tway, Harris English 9:27 a.m. – Adam Schenk, Eric Cole, Ludvig Aberg 9:38 a.m. – Davis Thompson, Christo Lamprecht, Adam Hadwin 9:49 a.m. – Matt Wallace, Brian Harman, Jonathan Byrd 10:00 a.m. – Taylor Moore, Lucas Glover, William McGirt 10:11 a.m. – Martin Trainer, Blake McShea, Marcus Byrd 10:22 a.m. – Doug Ghim, S.H. Kim, Russell Knox 10:33 a.m. – Joel Dahmen, Garrick Higgo, Carson Young 10:44 a.m. – Adam Svensson, Philip Knowles, Lanto Griffin 10:55 a.m. – Tyson Alexander, Patton Kizzire, Jake Knapp Latest In News Golf.com Editor Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com .A 20-Something’s Fall Weekend Guide To Gatlinburg, TN

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