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RICHMOND, Va. — Justin Leonard stayed patient with his putting on a windy Sunday and watched it pay big dividends with a birdie-par-eagle finished for a 4-under 68 and a one-shot victory over Ernie Els in the Dominion Energy Charity Classic.

Leonard won for the second time this year on the PGA Tour Champions and moved into top 10 after the first playoff event for the Charles Schwab Cup.

The top 54 advance to the second postseason event next week in Arkansas.

Els was in control on the back nine of the James River course at the Country Club of Virginia and appeared to steady himself with birdies on reachable par-4 15th and the par-5 16th.

But he bogeyed the 17th as Leonard made his move. After a birdie on the 16th, Leonard hit a hybrid 4-iron to about 20 feet and holed the downhill eagle putt to post at 12-under 204.

Els failed to make a 10-foot birdie putt on the closing hole that would have forced a playoff. He closed with a 72 and shared second place with Thomas Bjorn (68).

Bernhard Langer, the 68-year-old German who has won every year on the PGA Tour Champions since turning 50, was within two shots of the lead until a long three-putt bogey ended his hopes. He shot 72 and finished three back in his bid for a first Champions win this year.

Scott Parel shot 71 and tied for 21st, moving up three spots to No. 53 to advance to the Simmons Bank Championship next week. David Bransdon fell out.

The top 36 after next week reach the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

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Oct. 19, 2025 11:33 am EST

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Rhea Ripley is taking an unpleasant outcome in stride.

Following a successful takeover of Australia, WWE headed to Japan for a pair of live events in Tokyo. At the second one on October 18, Ripley collided with IYO SKY, Raquel Rodriguez, and Stephanie Vaquer for the latter’s WWE Women’s World Championship. Vaquer retained her title by pinning Rodriguez. Meanwhile, Ripley headed to the back with a bloody and busted nose, with SKY and a member of WWE’s medical team by her side.

Ripley showed off the damage on X, writing, “Thank you Japan [laughing emoji] I still love you!” alongside a video of her nose swollen and stuffed with gauze. Despite that, “Mami” appears to be in good spirits as she still gave a thumbs up to the camera. Ripley later joked about the injury by comparing her busted nose to that of her bull terrier named Barry.

“Twins,” she captioned the side-by-side images of herself and her dog.

Twins ðŸ˜ðŸ˜… pic.twitter.com/51IFqSmNpf

— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) October 18, 2025

Per fan footage, Ripley seems to have hurt her nose toward the end of the fatal-four-way title match, specifically when Rodriguez launched SKY into her, causing the two to fall to the floor. While Ripley and SKY remained on the outside of the ring, Vaquer finished off Rodrguez with a dragon screw leg whip and a Spiral Tap for the victory.

As of now, there is no word on if Ripley’s busted nose will keep her out of action. The “WWE Raw” brand returns to the United States tomorrow for a live broadcast in Sacramento, California. At WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Ripley and SKY defeated the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane).

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Oct 19, 2025, 05:56 AM ET

HAENAM, South Korea — Decade-long LPGA Tour veteran Sei Young Kim carded a final round 67 to hold off any final round challengers as she claimed a four-stoke victory at the BMW Ladies Championship on Sunday.

It was Kim’s 13th career title since joining the tour in 2015, and ended a five-year long drought since her last tournament victory at the Women’s PGA Championship in 2020.

Kim, 32, finished with a four-round total of 24-under-264 at Pine Beach Golf Links on the Korean peninsula, with the South Korean only dropping a shot at the par-3 third before finding six birdies through the remainder of the round to comfortably hold her closest rival, Nasa Hataoka, at bay.

Hataoka of Japan also had a final round 67 to finish at 20-under 268, with Celine Boutier (67) and Kim A-lim (66) a further two shots back in a share for third place.

Defending champion Hannah Green shot 66 and finished at 17-under 271 in a share for fifth with Yealimi Noh (70) of the United States. Fellow American Lindy Duncan (65) was a shot further back in a three-way tie for seventh with South Korean pair Choi Hye-jin (63) and An Na-rin (63) who shared the lowest round of the day.

Jeeno Thitikul last week became the first multiple winner on the LPGA this season with a five-hole playoff win in Shanghai over Minami Katsu. Thitikul did not play this week but will be part of Thailand’s team in the International Crown next week.

After the International Crown, two more LPGA events are scheduled on the five-event Asian swing — at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Japan.

NXT is expanding its international reach again — and this time, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are heading to Japan. The former NXT Tag Team Champions have officially been announced for Pro Wrestling NOAHâ€s Sunny Voyage card on October 26 in Kasukabe, Japan.

Walker and Ledger, who captured the NXT Tag Team Titles at Stand & Deliver this past April and held them until August, will take on the high-flying duo of Dragon Bane and Alpha Wolf. The match will be part of a stacked lineup and marks another chapter in NXTâ€s growing partnership with NOAH.

The card will stream live on Wrestle Universe at Midnight ET on Saturday, October 26 — which will be Sunday afternoon in Japan.

This move continues NXTâ€s trend of sending talent to compete in Japan. Last year, Josh Briggs and Tavion Heights took part in NOAHâ€s prestigious N-1 Victory Tournament. More recently, Charlie Dempsey and Harlem Lewis also made the trip for a series of NOAH shows, signaling WWEâ€s increasing willingness to showcase their developmental talent overseas.

Walker and Ledger have only been wrestling since 2022, but theyâ€ve made fast progress as a team. Their inclusion in this card proves WWE sees them as valuable prospects ready for international exposure.

Full Sunny Voyage Lineup:

• KENTA, Tetsuya Endo, Ulka Sasaki & HAYATA vs. Kaito Kiyomiya, Harutoki, Alejandro & Kai Fujimura
• Yoshiki Inamura vs. Shuji Kondo
• Naomichi Marufuji, Kenoh & Daiki Odashima vs. Masa Kitamiya, Takashi Sugiura & Tadasuke
• Hank Walker & Tank Ledger vs. Dragon Bane & Alpha Wolf
• AMAKUSA vs. Junta Miyawaki vs. Black Menso-re
• Shuhei Taniguchi vs. Atsushi Kotoge
• Mohammed Yone & Hajime Ohara vs. Eita & Manabu Soya

With more NXT talent stepping into Japanese rings, fans are keeping a close eye on how these cross-promotional moves could reshape careers — and possibly hint at something bigger between WWE and NOAH.

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Oct 16, 2025, 07:12 AM ET

Rory McIlroy’s decision to leave the driver in his locker did not affect his ability to score as he carded six birdies around the narrow Delhi Golf Club but was let down by three bogeys in the opening round of the DP World India Championship.

The world No. 2 got off to an ideal start by chipping in from the fringe at his first hole, the 10th, but his difficulties began at No. 11, where he three-putted, before he failed to get up and down for back-to-back bogeys.

Despite the absence of the longest club in his bag, McIlroy had no problems birdieing the two par-5s to make the turn at 1 under, and he picked up three more shots over the next seven holes.

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However, he bogeyed the 522-yard eighth to finish with a 3-under 69, four behind clubhouse leader Keita Nakajima.

“Dog [driver] was out of the bag, probably asleep in the locker. I was sort of thinking about it last night before I went to bed,” McIlroy said of his club selection in his postround interview. “Sometimes if you’re really conservative off a par-5 today, you might have like a 5-wood into the green, but I’m never going to hit driver. So I just thought I’ve got to 2-iron, 3-iron, 4-iron all the way through, and then I’ve got a 5-wood just in case I need to hit it for an approach shot on a par-5.”

McIlroy said the course was still “pretty tricky” despite the limited length needed off the tee.

“You’re just really trying to be as conservative as possible off the tee and then trying to pick off birdies on the par-5s and maybe pick up a couple more,” he said.

Fans hoping to see Alberto Del Rio return to the WWE spotlight will have to wait a little longer. WWE and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide have officially canceled their upcoming joint event in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, which was scheduled for November 15, 2025. The event was set to feature Del Rio—formerly WWEâ€s self-proclaimed “Mexicoâ€s Greatest Exportâ€â€”as one of its headliners.

In a joint announcement issued on October 15, officials from WWE, AAA, and Promotora Mr. Fuego cited escalating security concerns in the region as the reason behind the cancellation. The U.S. Department of State currently lists Sinaloa under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel†advisory due to widespread violence and instability.

“We hereby inform you that the event scheduled for November 15 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa has been canceled by joint decision of the leadership of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide v WWE, due to security concerns.â€

“We deeply appreciate your support, passion, and understanding. We will return soon with a new card, hoping that peace and tranquility return to Sinaloa.â€

Ticket refunds will begin on October 20 through official channels, and fans are being assured that once the region is stable, the show will be rescheduled.

The event had drawn additional attention because of Del Rioâ€s involvement. After his storyline exile from AAA and limited appearances on the indie scene, many fans had begun calling for WWE to bring him back full-time. WWE had reportedly inherited Del Rioâ€s AAA obligations following its deeper involvement in Latin American promotions.

A petition circulated online, urging WWE to reintroduce Del Rio to television—citing his legacy, fan base, and what many still consider unfinished business. But for now, his return to the global spotlight remains in limbo.

Despite the disappointment, WWE and AAA emphasized that the safety of performers, staff, and fans was the priority—and made it clear that they plan to return to Mexico when conditions allow.

Should WWE give Alberto Del Rio another full-time run, or has his time passed? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.

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Following a televised episode of Monday Night RAW in Australia, WWE held a non-televised live event for the fans in Melbourne. The show featured an Intercontinental Championship match where the titleholder, Dominik Mysterio of The Judgment Day, defended his gold against CM Punk. The contest was part of WWE’s tour that also included SmackDown and the Crown Jewel Premium Live Event.

The championship match ended in a disqualification when Dominik Mysterioâ€s stablemates, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, interfered to save his title. The odds were soon evened as Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky made their way to the ring to support CM Punk. The two babyfaces quickly neutralized Rodriguez and Perez, leaving “Dirty” Dom alone to face the consequences.

The post-match action saw Ripley shove Mysterio, causing him to stumble and trip over Iyo Sky. This allowed CM Punk to recover and hit Mysterio with his signature GTS (Go to Sleep) finishing maneuver. However, the humiliation for the Intercontinental Champion was not over, as Punk had more planned for the Melbourne audience.

CM Punk lifted Mysterio and executed Rhea Ripleyâ€s own finishing move, the Riptide. To add to the embarrassment, Punk then pinned Mysterio using Ripley’s signature “pretzel pin.” Punk then motioned for Ripley to make the count, and she obliged, counting to three as the fans cheered for the babyfaces celebrating in the ring.

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At a WWE house show in Melbourne on Wednesday, AJ Styles took a moment to thank the Australian fans for the support they’ve given him throughout his career.

Styles defeated El Grande Americano at the October 15 live event. It’s likely the last time Styles will ever compete in Australia, with him planning to retire from the ring at some point in 2026. The 48-year-old Styles gave a brief speech today expressing his gratitude for all the Australian fans.

Is this the last we’ll see of @AJStylesOrg in Australia? 🥺 pic.twitter.com/h1FDgixwF3

— WWE (@WWE) October 15, 2025

“I just want to thank you guys for cheering and being some of the best fans in the world. Because, here’s the truth, I’m probably not going to see you again in a singlet like this anymore,” he said. “So I just wanted you to know — from the bottom of my heart — thank you very much.”

Styles now heads to Japan for WWE house shows this Friday and Saturday. They are expected to be the last matches Styles will have in Japan — a country that holds special significance to him given that his NJPW run was such a highlight of his career.

There has not been a timeline put on when Styles will retire in 2026. He does not have any concrete plans for what he’ll do after stepping away from in-ring competition, but Styles believes he’ll likely remain with WWE in a role like coaching.

Styles renewed his rivalry with John Cena in a loss at Crown Jewel: Perth last weekend. Next Monday on Raw, there will be a Tag Team title match with Styles & Dragon Lee challenging Finn Balor & JD McDonagh.

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Booker Tâ€s Reality of Wrestling has postponed an event originally scheduled for the same date as John Cenaâ€s retirement match.

ROW Sub Zero was to take place on December 13. However, Booker posted to social media on Wednesday that they are pushing the event back a week so as not to conflict with Saturday Nightâ€s Main Event in Washington, DC, that night, which will feature the final match of Cenaâ€s career.

Booker wrote:

“In honor of @JohnCena â€s final match taking place December 13th on Saturday Nightâ€s Main Event, we at  @TheOfficialROW have made the decision to move our annual winter event, #SubZero, to December 20th. Some moments in this business are bigger than any one show — and this is one of them. We want the entire wrestling world to come together to watch, reflect, and honor the greatest of all time as he takes his final bow.”

The pre-sale for tickets to the December 13 show went on sale today, and fans are reporting long waits to purchase tickets online, with some saying over 50,000 potential buyers were ahead of them. The event is being held at the Capital One Center, home to the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics.

As for who Cena will face in his final match, Dave Meltzer reported recently that a tournament will be held with the winner facing Cena on the show, and that Gunther is expected to win. Meltzerâ€s article is available for subscribers here.

In honor of @JohnCenaâ€s final match taking place December 13th on Saturday Nightâ€s Main Event, we at @TheOfficialROW have made the decision to move our annual winter event, #SubZero, to December 20th.

Some moments in this business are bigger than any one show — and this is one… pic.twitter.com/clY9afQm8p

— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) October 15, 2025

me to ticketmaster after waiting in the countdown for john cenaâ€s final match since 9 am and then being given the 56,267th spot in the queue pic.twitter.com/0mtFhpL9vW

— gracie (@riptiderhodes) October 15, 2025

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AJ Styles is serious about stepping away from the ring — and now heâ€s letting fans know in no uncertain terms that the end is coming soon.

During a WWE live event in Melbourne, Australia, the former WWE Champion grabbed the microphone for a rare unscripted message. Styles told the crowd he wasnâ€t supposed to speak, but he needed to share something personal — and it hit hard.

“I donâ€t have a lot of time and Iâ€m not supposed to be on this microphone right now,†he told the Melbourne audience. “But I just wanted to thank you guys for being some of the best fans in the world. Hereâ€s the truth, Iâ€m probably not gonna be seen like this in a singlet here anymore, so from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.â€

Styles has already confirmed that 2026 will mark the end of his legendary in-ring career. The reason? He wants more time with his family — and his body just canâ€t take the grind of WWEâ€s schedule anymore. At 47, heâ€s made peace with the decision, and his fans are slowly preparing to say goodbye.

The moment in Australia wasnâ€t just a farewell speech — it was a signal. Styles is preparing to hang up his boots, and heâ€s doing it on his terms, with sincerity and gratitude.

As his retirement draws closer, fans can expect more moments like this — emotional, heartfelt, and full of appreciation for the career heâ€s built and the fans who stood by him every step of the way.

Are you ready to say goodbye to AJ Styles in 2026? What would you want to see in his final run? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you feel about The Phenomenal Oneâ€s farewell tour.

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