Circle Files With SEC to Become Federally-Chartered National BankCircle Files With SEC to Become Federally-Chartered National Bank
The creators of USDC stablecoin have announced plans to become a National Bank and filed with the SEC.
Day: August 9, 2021
LA officer charged in fatal shooting of mentally ill manLA officer charged in fatal shooting of mentally ill man
The California attorney general has filed manslaughter charges against a Los Angeles police officer who was off duty when he fatally shot a mentally ill man who was shopping with his parents in 2019. Officer Salvador Sanchez, a seven-year veteran of the LAPD, was arrested Monday in Riverside County. Sanchez was with his young son in a Costco in Corona when he was attacked from behind by 32-year-old Kenneth French.
Ex-Detroit Lions WR Charles Rogers leads 2021 Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame classEx-Detroit Lions WR Charles Rogers leads 2021 Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame class
Former Detroit Lions and Michigan State WR Charles Rogers headlines the 2021 MSU Athletics Hall of Fame class, which will be enshrined this fall.
Power Rankings: Wyndham ChampionshipPower Rankings: Wyndham Championship
The Wyndham Championship isn’t part of the FedExCup Playoffs, but playoffs are as much about who survives and advances as who doesn’t. So, for many at Sedgefield Country Club this week, their personal playoffs begin now. A field of 156 is assembled in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the conclusion of the PGA TOUR’s regular season. Scroll past the projected contenders for a review of what’s at stake, how Sedgefield is expected to test and more. RELATED: How the field qualified | The First Look POWER RANKINGS: WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP Rickie Fowler, Tommy Fleetwood, Lucas Glover, Francesco Molinari, Barracuda Championship winner Erik van Rooyen and defending champion Jim Herman will be among the notables reviewed in Tuesday’s Fantasy Insider. The Wyndham Championship has served as the anchor of the PGA TOUR regular season throughout the FedExCup era and Sedgefield CC has hosted since 2008. Because statuses for golfers will be subject to change at its conclusion, the gathering in Greensboro presents a little like the last day of high school. Some guys never will see each other again, for even a reunion must be earned. For most, it’ll preface a rebirth that results in a run at the FedExCup during the three-event Playoffs on deck, the Korn Ferry Tour Finals that’s contested concurrently, or perhaps a spot in the second stage of qualifying school to regain status on the KFT in 2022. Churn is the norm in the constant of the meritocracy. Leading the qualifiers for the Playoffs is the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10. Of the 25 mathematically within reach to be rewarded, four are in the field at Sedgefield – Louis Oosthuizen (eighth in FedExCup points), Jason Kokrak (12th), Hideki Matsuyama (14th) and Patrick Reed (22nd). Of them, only Oosthuizen can stretch to No. 1. He cannot finish lower than 10th. Another impactful bubble hovers over Bo Hoag at 125th in points. From Sepp Straka at 105th through Rafael Campos at 151st, only Charles Howell III (137th) isn’t committed at Sedgefield. (CH3 is fully exempt through the 2021-22 season, so he forfeits only the chance to qualify for the 2021 Playoffs). Sedgefield is a stock par 70 measuring 7,131 yards. With no significant changes and with customarily favorable scoring conditions, it’ll play as the racetrack with which the entrants are familiar. Last year’s scoring average of 68.779 aligned with its recent history. Bermuda greens are ready to touch 12 feet on the Stimpmeter, but the daily threat for rain and increased chance of storms deeper into the tournament could impact that. The two-and-a-half-inch primary rough will be consistent. Wind will not be a factor, so every bit of the daytime highs in the low 90s will be felt before a relative cooling on Sunday. En route to the title last year, Jim Herman showcased the textbook formula for success in a shootout. He led the field in greens hit (63 of 72) and finished third in Strokes Gained: Putting, connecting on 14 tries outside 10 feet, tied for most in the field. He went 10-for-21 from 10-20 feet and ranked second in average distance of putts holed. Because the Wyndham Championship is the final stop before the Playoffs, all top 10s at Sedgefield will be eligible for entry into the Fortinet Championship on Sept. 16-19. ROB BOLTON’S SCHEDULE PGATOUR.COM’s Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton recaps and previews every tournament from numerous angles. Look for his following contributions as scheduled. MONDAY: Power Rankings TUESDAY*: Sleepers; Fantasy Insider SUNDAY: Qualifiers, Reshuffle, Medical Extensions, Rookie Watch * – Rob is a member of the panel for PGATOUR.COM’s Expert Picks for PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf, which also publishes on Tuesday.
‘Let’s get this thing going’: Canada opens border to fully vaccinated Americans for travel‘Let’s get this thing going’: Canada opens border to fully vaccinated Americans for travel
Canada reopened its border to fully vaccinated Americans at 12:01 a.m. Monday, and the moment couldn’t come any sooner for families and businesses.
Va Tech extends AD Babcock’s contract through June 2029Va Tech extends AD Babcock’s contract through June 2029
Virginia Tech has extended the contract of athletic director Whit Babcock for five years, keeping him with the school through June 2029. “Whit Babcock and his roster of talented coaches have done an outstanding job, creating memorable moments for our students, alumni, and fans, and making the student-athlete experience their top priority,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said. “Whit and his leadership team have the right long-term vision and have demonstrated their ability to manage the rapidly changing landscape in collegiate athletics.”
Former All-Pro QB pays visit to Shane Beamer, South Carolina football teamFormer All-Pro QB pays visit to Shane Beamer, South Carolina football team
He and the USC football coach have a Virginia Tech connection.
Washington Wizards, Mystics had a large presence – and found success – at Tokyo GamesWashington Wizards, Mystics had a large presence – and found success – at Tokyo Games
Six players from Washington Wizards, Mystics were among a record 121 NBA and WNBA athletes participating in Tokyo Games.
‘U.S. has done nothing’: Why Canadians can’t cross the border into America‘U.S. has done nothing’: Why Canadians can’t cross the border into America
Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents are now allowed to come to Canada for non-essential travel purposes (including day trips across the land border), but at this point, plans for when that cross-border movement will be allowed for Canadians wishing to go to the U.S. are still “up in the air.”