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SHANGHAI — The PGA Tour China Series began in 2014 and by all accounts is ahead of schedule in developing local talent. Last year, Li Haotong was one shot out of the lead going into the final round of the HSBC Champions and played in the penultimate group with reigning Masters and U.S. Open champion

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have announced a $192.5 million renovation of Philips Arena, with the city providing the bulk of the funding. As part of Tuesday’s deal, the Hawks agreed to an 18-year lease extension to remain at the city-owned arena through 2046. The city will contribute $142.5 million toward the project, which will

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Latest on the defamation trial against Rolling Stone magazine over its botched story about a gang rape at the University of Virginia (all times local): 6:30 p.m. Attorneys have made their final pitches in the $7.5 million defamation trial against Rolling Stone magazine over its discredited story about a brutal gang

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Latest on the defamation trial against Rolling Stone magazine over its botched story about a gang rape at the University of Virginia (all times local): 3:30 p.m. A lawyer for Rolling Stone said there is no evidence the magazine knew a botched story about a gang rape at the University of

NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Tuesday: Tronc Inc., down $1.49 to $10.54 USA Today publisher Gannett walked away from its attempted takeover of Tronc, which publishes the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. Archer Daniels Midland Co., up $3.18 to $46.75 The huge agricultural company reported earnings that easily

DAVIE, Fla. — He’s 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds, yet easy to overlook. Ndamukong Suh plays tackle but seldom makes one because he’s almost always double-teamed, engaged in a scrum in the middle of each play that often determines how well it works. And while the performance of the Miami Dolphins’ $114 million man can be

NEW YORK — Stocks closed broadly lower on Tuesday as nervous investors continued to monitor the run-up to the 2016 election, which is turning out to be closer than previously expected. Newspaper stocks fell as Gannett called of talks to acquire Tronc, which owns the Los Angeles Times. Pfizer fell after cutting its full-year forecast.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Ersan Ilyasova to the Philadelphia 76ers for Jerami Grant. The Thunder announced the deal in a statement Tuesday. The 76ers also will get a protected draft pick while the Thunder will get a trade exception, reducing the team’s salary cap. Trading Ilyasova helps Oklahoma City save

MOBILE, Ala. — A white police officer who shot and killed a 19-year-old black man during a traffic stop in south Alabama won’t face charges after a grand jury decided not to indict him, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich announced that no criminal charges will be brought against Mobile police

BOSTON — After facing scrutiny from state officials in Massachusetts, a chain of colleges based in India has canceled its plans to buy two U.S. for-profit colleges. The Amity University chain filed paperwork in July proposing to buy the New England Institute of Art, located near Boston, and the Art Institute of New York City,

BOSTON — After facing scrutiny from state officials in Massachusetts, a chain of colleges based in India has canceled its plans to buy two U.S. for-profit colleges. The Amity University chain filed paperwork in July proposing to buy the New England Institute of Art, located near Boston, and the Art Institute of New York, which

It’s that time of year — the final stretch — when the Pac-12’s nine-game conference schedule comes up. Washington is undefeated and ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25 , and appears to be hurtling toward a spot in the College Football Playoff. That’s if all the pieces fall into place. Last season, Stanford,

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s opposition on Tuesday welcomed the government’s release of four jailed activists, but said it doesn’t come near to meeting its demands, which include new elections. As a gesture of good faith, the opposition postponed — “for at least a few days” — a political trial in congress seeking to declare Nicolas

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly calls the repeated blunders the Fighting Irish keep making on special teams “head scratchers.” That’s the polite way of phrasing it. The miscues have played a major role in why the Fighting Irish (3-5) have struggled. A blocked punt was the only touchdown scored in a

ATLANTA — Georgia Tech is entering back-to-back games against ACC Coastal Division co-leaders North Carolina and Virginia Tech with a chance to still contend in the race. For that, much credit goes to Justin Thomas, the escape artist. Thomas may have saved Georgia Tech’s season with the signature game of his career, including two big

ISLAMABAD — Gang-raped and paraded naked in public 14 years ago, Mukhtar Mai walked the fashion runway during Pakistan’s fashion week on Tuesday. A red-carpet reception in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, attended by the country’s fashion elite, served as the forum for Mai’s symbolic fashion debut–something she said she’s doing as a model

EAST LANSING, Mich. — His team in a freefall, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio acknowledged the Spartans are scuffling along at quarterback. “We lost a guy who was there for three years,” Dantonio said, referring to the graduated Connor Cook. “We have a fifth-year senior (Tyler O’Connor) who knows our system, but he’s in a

RALEIGH, N.C. — Turnovers are plaguing North Carolina State entering the final month of the Atlantic Coast Conference schedule. The Wolfpack lost eight turnovers during a three-game losing streak entering Saturday’s visit from No. 19 Florida State. That’s more than the team lost in the first five games combined, even with one of those played

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Air Force F-16 pilot whose jet collided with a small civilian plane over South Carolina in 2015 told investigators he saw the aircraft in front of him for “less than a second” before impact, according to documents released Tuesday. After being told by an air controller in the area that there

Indiana coach Kevin Wilson knows the topic of bowl eligibility will come up this time of year. In a program that’s had little to modest success, reaching that six-win threshold has become the symbol of a successful season. Last year was a breakthrough, with the Hoosiers making a bowl for the first time since 2007.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — All the excitement surrounding Tennessee during its surge into the top 10 has morphed into anxiety about a program that has fallen out of the rankings entirely. Tennessee (5-3) has dropped three straight games, including a stunning 24-21 setback Saturday against two-touchdown underdog South Carolina. A roster decimated by injuries now is

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — The Mayflower II is making another pilgrimage to Connecticut — this time for a more expansive rebuilding and refitting. The 60-year-old replica of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to Massachusetts in 1620 is being towed to Mystic Seaport on Tuesday. It’s expected to arrive there on Wednesday or Thursday, depending on

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue hasn’t won a game in November since 2012 and the Boilermakers are surrendering astonishing numbers in their five losses this season. Interim coach Gerad Parker, who also coaches Purdue’s wide receivers, pointed to turnovers as the key to why opponents are rolling over the Boilermakers. Purdue is minus-10 in turnovers

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco on Tuesday joined a growing nationwide call to abolish cash bail for poor defendants when it announced the city was dropping its opposition to a federal lawsuit. City Attorney Dennis Herrera said a cash bail requirement is unconstitutional because it “creates a two-tiered system: one for those with money and

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — When Doctor Strange was introduced into the Marvel comics in 1963, it was considered quite a departure from his wildly popular and comparatively conventional predecessors like Thor, Captain America and Spider-Man. Doctor Strange was psychedelic, hallucinogenic, weird and, most importantly, a bold step in a new and freeing direction for the