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Patrick Reed, the 35-year-old American golfer and former Masters champion, announced on Friday that he will leave the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour before the start of its 2026 season. Reed's departure is the latest high-profile blow to LIV Golf as he joins Brooks Koepka in focusing on the PGA Tour instead. Reed will spend his immediate time on the DP World Tour, where he recently won the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. He tees up in Bahrain from Thursday.
Meanwhile, in the world of women's football, Corinthians earned a stunning victory against Gotham FC in the first semi-final of the inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup. A goal from the 40-year-old Corinthians captain Gabi Zanotti in the 83rd minute was the difference, leaving the NWSL champions stunned.
Reed's decision to leave LIV Golf comes after a wave of high-profile departures from the tour, including that of Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau. Reed's move is significant as he was one of the most high-profile players to join the tour when it was launched in 2022. His departure could be a sign that more players are reconsidering their commitment to the tour, which has been criticized for its financial arrangements and its close ties to Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, in the Women's Champions Cup, Corinthians' victory was a shock to many. "Everyone was talking about maybe Gotham and Arsenal in the final but Corinthians are here and we played a very good game to beat the NWSL champions," their manager, Lucas Piccinato, said. "We know what we can do."
The final of the Women's Champions Cup will take place on March 11, 2026, with Arsenal and Barcelona set to face each other in the other semi-final. The final will be played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Sources:
"Patrick Reed quits LIV Golf tour in latest blow to Saudi-backed breakaway" - The Guardian, 28 January 2026
"Gotham FC 0-1 Corinthians: Gabi Zanotti scores late winner in Women's Champions Cup semi-final" - The Guardian, 28 January 2026
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Patrick Reed, the 35-year-old American golfer and former Masters champion, announced on Friday that he will leave the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour before the start of its 2026 season. Reed's departure is the latest high-profile blow to LIV Golf as he joins Brooks Koepka in focusing on the PGA Tour instead. Reed will spend his immediate time on the DP World Tour, where he recently won the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. He tees up in Bahrain from Thursday.
Meanwhile, in the world of women's football, Corinthians earned a stunning victory against Gotham FC in the first semi-final of the inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup. A goal from the 40-year-old Corinthians captain Gabi Zanotti in the 83rd minute was the difference, leaving the NWSL champions stunned.
Reed's decision to leave LIV Golf comes after a wave of high-profile departures from the tour, including that of Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau. Reed's move is significant as he was one of the most high-profile players to join the tour when it was launched in 2022. His departure could be a sign that more players are reconsidering their commitment to the tour, which has been criticized for its financial arrangements and its close ties to Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, in the Women's Champions Cup, Corinthians' victory was a shock to many. "Everyone was talking about maybe Gotham and Arsenal in the final but Corinthians are here and we played a very good game to beat the NWSL champions," their manager, Lucas Piccinato, said. "We know what we can do."
The final of the Women's Champions Cup will take place on March 11, 2026, with Arsenal and Barcelona set to face each other in the other semi-final. The final will be played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Sources:
"Patrick Reed quits LIV Golf tour in latest blow to Saudi-backed breakaway" - The Guardian, 28 January 2026
"Gotham FC 0-1 Corinthians: Gabi Zanotti scores late winner in Women's Champions Cup semi-final" - The Guardian, 28 January 2026
