Mark Schlabach, a senior college football writer for ESPN and author of seven books on college football, reported on LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan’s decision to step down on Jan. 9. Samaan, who oversaw significant growth in the women’s professional golf tour’s popularity and prize funds during her tenure, will be succeeded by Liz Moore as interim commissioner. Under Samaan’s leadership, the LPGA experienced a 90% increase in prize funds and record TV audiences, solidifying its position as a global leader in women’s professional golf.
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Mirra Andreeva and Jack Draper emerged as the standout players at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, securing breakthrough titles and vying for the elusive "Sunshine Double." Andreeva, 17, continued her meteoric rise by defeating major champions on her way to claiming consecutive 1000-level trophies and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 6. Draper, 23, achieved his most significant career title by upsetting top players, including two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, and climbing to...
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