LPGA News: Chris Madsen Named Managing Director of LPGA Asia-Pacific Region

By Collette Stenger     DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2025) – The LPGA today announced the appointment of Chris Madsen as Managing Director of the LPGA’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region. Madsen will oversee all LPGA business operations across the APAC region, including partnerships, events and strategic development.   A seasoned sports executive, Madsen brings more than…

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LPGA Tour News: LPGA Announces LPGA Collegiate Advancement Pathway (LCAP)

By Collette Stenger     New program establishes direct route for top collegiate golfers into the LPGA’s professional tour system via the Epson Tour   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2025) – The LPGA Tour announced today the launch of the LPGA Collegiate Advancement Pathway (LCAP), a newly developed program that creates a direct route for…

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2025 Celebrity Deaths: Actor James McEachin, who also was a U.S. Veteran

By Bianca Sierra     FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS   James McEachin (May 20, 1930 – January 11, 2025) was an American actor, author and veteran of the Korean War. He appeared in various films and television shows. James McEachin was born in Rennert, North Carolina on May 20, 1930. McEachin served in the United States Army before, and then during, the Korean…

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Daily Almanac for Sunday July 6, 2025

By Tennille Ayers     FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS   Geoffrey Roy Rush AC (born 6 July 1951) is an Australian actor. Known for often playing eccentric roles on both stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award, making him the only Australian to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting, in addition…

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IndyCar News: Kyle Kirkwood Keeps Pressure on by Leading Mid-Ohio Practice

By Arthur Justin     LEXINGTON, Ohio (Friday, July 4, 2025) – Don’t tell Kyle Kirkwood that Alex Palou will waltz to his fourth NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship this season. Kirkwood, the only driver besides Palou to win a race in 2025, led an eventful opening practice Friday for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented…

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INDYCAR Announces Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Grid Penalty

By Arthur Justin     INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, July 4, 2025) – INDYCAR has announced a six-position starting grid penalty for the entry of No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing for an unapproved engine change following a team test at Iowa Speedway Wednesday, June 25. The entry was in violation of: Rule 16.1.2.3.2. A fifth (5th) Engine is…

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