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State Department stops issuing all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza

The State Department announced on Saturday that it was halting all visitor visas to individuals from Gaza while it reviews the issuing process.

‘All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped while we conduct a full and thorough review of the process and procedures used to issue a small number of temporary medical-humanitarian visas in recent days,’ a post on X from the State Department read.

Neither the State Department nor Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on what triggered the sudden review.

In June, the Trump administration began cracking down on vetting for visa applicants. This involved the introduction of a ‘comprehensive and thorough’ review of all applicants’ ‘online presence.’

‘Every visa adjudication is a national security decision. The United States must be vigilant during the visa issuance process to ensure that those applying for admission into the United States do not intend to harm Americans and our national interests, and that all applicants credibly establish their eligibility for the visa sought, including that they intend to engage in activities consistent with the terms for their admission,’ the State Department said at the time.

Earlier this month, France suspended evacuations from Gaza after a Palestinian student allegedly shared a social media post with an image of Adolf Hitler that called for killing Jews.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told France Info radio that the woman ‘must leave the country’ and that she ‘has no place’ in France.

‘No evacuation of any kind will take place until we have drawn the necessary conclusions from this investigation,’ Barrot said in the interview. He also vowed there would be a probe into how the Palestinian woman was able to get a student visa.

The student, later identified as Nour Attaalah, left France for Qatar after the incident.

As of Jan. 1, 2025, the population in Gaza had dropped by 6% since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, according to Reuters, which cited the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS). The outlet noted that this includes approximately 100,000 Palestinians who fled the enclave.

Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department. 

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Zelenskyy outlines peace demands before high-stakes White House meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday outlined firm conditions for a ‘real peace’ ahead of a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday.

Zelenskyy posted to X following his call with Trump and then with European leaders, after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to try and bring about an end to the 3 ½ year war.

‘The positions are clear. A real peace must be achieved, one that will be lasting, not just another pause between Russian invasions,’ Zelenskyy wrote.

‘Killings must stop as soon as possible, the fire must cease both on the battlefield and in the sky, as well as against our port infrastructure. All Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians must be released and the children abducted by Russia must be returned.’

Zelenskyy wrote that thousands of Ukrainians remain in captivity and must all be released, while adding that pressure on Russia must be maintained while the ‘aggression and occupation continue.’

In a follow-up post, Zelenskyy warned of Russian ‘treachery’ that could lead to attacks in order to gain leverage amid ongoing negotiations.  

‘Based on the political and diplomatic situation around Ukraine, and knowing Russia’s treachery, we anticipate that in the coming days the Russian army may try to increase pressure and strikes against Ukrainian positions in order to create more favorable political circumstances for talks with global actors,’ he wrote. 

Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump in the White House on Monday as the three nations try and bring an end to the bloodshed.

Trump wrote on Truth Social following the Putin meeting that he felt a peace agreement, rather than a ceasefire, was ultimately the best way to solve the war. Trump had been calling for a ceasefire ahead of his meeting with Putin. 

‘It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up,’ Trump wrote.

He said if Monday’s meeting with Zelenskyy also goes well, a meeting will be scheduled with Putin and ‘potentially, millions of people’s lives will be saved.’

Zelenskyy’s visit will mark his first return to the Oval Office since February, when Trump berated him publicly for being ‘disrespectful’ during a remarkable press briefing, which led to the collapse of a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.

Though a peace agreement was not decided upon during the meeting on Friday, Trump described it as a successful meeting with ‘a lot of progress’ made. Putin expressed similar sentiments, adding the summit was a ‘constructive atmosphere of mutual respect.’

After his meeting with Putin, Trump also spoke to European leaders, who said they back Trump’s peace push but insist Ukraine must have ‘ironclad’ security guarantees to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The European leaders did not address whether a peace deal was preferable to a ceasefire.

‘It will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory. International borders must not be changed by force,’ a statement signed by various leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

‘No limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia cannot have a veto against Ukraine‘s pathway to EU and NATO.’

During an interview with Fox News before returning to Washington, Trump insisted the onus going forward might be on Zelenskyy ‘to get it done,’ but said there would also be some involvement from European nations.

Fox News’ Elizabeth Pritchett and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Why didn’t Michigan football get a postseason ban?

Michigan received four-year probation and hefty fines for its sign-stealing scandal.
The NCAA decided against handing Michigan a postseason ban, citing it would unfairly punish current players for actions of former staff.
Michigan’s 2023 national championship was not vacated.

Michigan football received several punishments and fines by the NCAA for its sign-stealing scandal, but one thing the Wolverines did avoid was a postseason ban.

The penalties, announced on Aug. 15, included a four-year probation for the program, as well as various fines that in total, are expected to be around $30 million. Also included are show-cause orders to coach Sherrone Moore, former off-field analyst Connor Stalions and former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.

Yet, one thing the college football world awaited was whether a postseason ban would be placed, given the severity of the violations and it being done to other programs before. The NCAA did state there were ‘sufficient grounds’ to impose a postseason ban, so why wasn’t one placed?

Why didn’t Michigan football get a postseason ban?

The NCAA noted in its 74-page report that since Michigan was a ‘repeat violator,’ a postseason ban was required in the case, and a multi-year ban was appropriate.

However, the NCAA determined any type of postseason ban ‘would unfairly penalize student-athletes for the actions of coaches and staff who are no longer associated with the Michigan football program.’

‘Thus, a more appropriate penalty is an offsetting financial penalty,’ the report reads.

Instead, Michigan will have a ‘fine equivalent to the anticipated loss of all postseason competition revenue sharing associated with the 2025 and 2026 football seasons.’ 

COI representatives Kay Norton and Norman Bay were asked if a postseason ban been issued if Harbaugh was still coaching the Wolverines, and they declined to answer on the grounds it would be speculative.

Was Michigan’s national championship vacated?

No. The Wolverine did not vacate the 2023 national championship they won that season, and no wins were stripped.

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Michigan to appeal NCAA ruling, punishments for sign-stealing scandal

Hours after the NCAA handed Michigan football numerous penalties for its role in a sign-stealing scandal led by former staffer Connor Stalions, the university announced it would appeal the ruling.

‘We will appeal this decision to ensure a fair result, and we will consider all other options,’ the university said in a statement.

The NCAA Committee on Infractions handed numerous financial penalties to the football program, including an institution fine of $50,000 plus 10% of Michigan’s football budget. It also included a fine equivalent to anticipated loss of postseason revenue for 2025 and 2026, 10% of scholarships, 14-week prohibition on recruiting communications during the four-year probation period and a 25% reduction in official visits during the 2025-26 season.

Coach Sherrone Moore was also given another one-game suspension, which will take place in Week 1 of the 2026 season. Moore is already set to serve a two-game suspension for Week 3 and 4 of the 2025 season, as part of a self-imposed suspension from the school, which was accepted by the NCAA.

‘We appreciate the work of the Committee on Infractions,’ Michigan stated. ‘But, respectfully, in a number of instances the decision makes fundamental errors in interpreting NCAA bylaws; and it includes a number of conclusions that are directly contrary to the evidence – or lack of evidence – in the record.’

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel also supported Michigan’s decision to appeal the ruling.

‘It is never our intent to be in a position where we are accused of any rules violations,’ Manuel said in the statement. ‘I fully support Coach Sherrone Moore, our student-athletes and staff as they prepare for the season ahead. I appreciate Coach Moore’s continued commitment to ensuring his program operates in compliance with applicable rules.

‘I acknowledge the Committee on Infractions’ decision to not penalize our current student-athletes by eliminating postseason opportunities; however, a postseason ban should never have been a consideration in this case. I fully support the university’s decision to pursue an appeal. Coach Moore and I will not have any further comment.’

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Titans rookie QB Cam Ward gets another solid grade vs. Atlanta

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was back on the field Friday night in NFL preseason action.

The top quarterback taken in this year’s draft took the field for the second time in the preseason following his debut last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ward completed 5-of-8 passes for 67 yards in that contest as the Titans lost 29-7 on the road.

Tennessee played on the road again Friday in another matchup with an NFC South foe: the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta lost its preseason opener 17-10 against the Detroit Lions.

Ward played three series for the Titans before backup Brandon Allen took over halfway through the second quarter. Here’s how the No. 1 overall pick played Friday night:

Cam Ward grade: Titans rookie QB makes impressive throws

This is a case in which the overall stat line doesn’t tell the full story of how Ward played. His night ended in the second quarter after he completed just 2-of-7 passes for 42 yards. Considering his line from the Buccaneers game, that appears to be a regression from his debut.

But Ward made multiple good throws, specifically on the Titans’ opening drive.

On second-and-6 from his own 10-yard line, Ward took the snap from the shotgun and rolled out to his right before finding fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor on a crossing route 20 yards downfield. Ayomanor was pushed out of bounds for a gain of 35 yards.

Ward’s next pass sailed out of bounds deep for Van Jefferson but running back Kalel Mullings was called for holding and the Titans offense was pushed back anyways.

His next throw on second-and-13 was his best of the night. Ward took the snap from shotgun again and stepped up to layer a throw over multiple Falcons defenders to Jefferson. The veteran wideout couldn’t hold on and the pass fell incomplete.

Ward’s next throw was a sidearm shot towards rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike but it fell incomplete to force a punt.

On the next drive, Ward ended the quarter with a swing pass to Ayomanor that ultimately counted as a rushing attempt by the rookie wide receiver. Ward’s next throw came on third-and-13 and he missed Dike on a low throw over the middle with pressure up the middle from Falcons defenders.

Ward took the field for the Titans’ third series on offense and missed Ayomanor on first-and-10 from his own 21-yard line. He threw it too high for the rookie wide receiver but kept it out of reach of any nearby defenders.

He made his second and final completion of the night on the next play to wide receiver Bryce Oliver, who took the short pass seven yards to set up third-and-3. Ward couldn’t connect with Ayomanor on a fade from the slot as Ayomanor faced physical coverage from Falcons cornerback Dee Alford.

Grade: B+

Ward made good decisions and showed good touch on most of his throws. If not for a bad drop by Jefferson and questionable contact by Alford, Ward’s stats would look much different. He avoided pressure, layered the ball well and made the right decision on most of his seven throws.

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Putin backs Trump’s claim that the Ukraine war would not have happened if he’d won 2020 election

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with Donald Trump’s claim that the war in Ukraine would not have ever even begun if he had not lost the 2020 election and was serving as president when the carnage began, instead of former President Joe Biden.  

‘I can confirm that,’ Putin said at the tail-end of a press conferece that took place Friday evening after the pair met for a summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Trump made the assertion multiple times on the campaign trail, and continued saying it after he took back the White House. Trump has faced pushback on the claim, as well as on claims that Ukraine instigated the war’s inception and the Biden administration failed to do things that could have thwarted it from beginning in the first place.

‘I’d like to add one more thing,’ Putin said, as the two heads of state provided remarks to the press, according to a translation of the Russian president’s address. ‘I’d like to remind you that in 2022, during the last contact with a previous administration, I tried to convince my previous American colleague that the situation should not be brought to a point of no return when it would come to hostilities and I said it quite directly back then that it’s a big mistake. Today, when President Trump is saying that if he was the president back then there would be no war – I am quite sure that it would indeed be so. I can confirm that.’

Earlier in his address, Putin lamented that bilateral relations between the U.S. and Russia, prior to Trump, had ‘fallen to the lowest point since the Cold War,’ and highlighted the fact that there have been no summits between the U.S. and Russia over the last four years.

‘That’s not benefiting our counties and the world as a whole,’ Putin said, adding that it was ‘apparent that sooner or later [U.S. and Russia] had to amend the situation to move on from the confrontation to dialogue.’

Meanwhile, Putin praised Trump for ‘his strive to get to the crux of the matter and to understand this history,’ referring to the backstory surrounding the war. He called the commitment ‘precious.’ 

The Russian president also remarked during his address that he hopes this new chapter of foreign diplomacy under Trump will ‘help us rebuild and foster mutually beneficial and equal ties at this new stage, even during the hardest conditions.’

‘Overall, me and President Trump have built a very good business-like and trustworthy contact, and have every reason to believe that moving down this path we can come to the end of the conflict in Ukraine,’ Putin said Friday. 

The optics of Trump’s meeting with Putin were slammed by critics, who compared the scene Friday to when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Trump at the White House. 

The infamous meeting saw Zelenskyy publicly argue back-and-forth with Trump and other top leaders in the administration, as President Trump criticized the Ukrainian president for his approach to ending the war.

‘Biden could’ve stopped it, Zelenskyy could’ve stopped it, and Putin should’ve never started it,’ Trump said in April about the war in Ukraine.

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ROBERT MAGINNIS: What comes next for US, Russia and Ukraine after Alaska summit

It was a made-for-TV moment: The two leaders met on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, Air Force One and two F-35 fighters in the background. As they walked together, overhead came the roar of those F-35s, followed by the low, almost ghostly sweep of a B-2 stealth bomber — a display of U.S. airpower as much as a nod to the Cold War history between the nations.

Hours later, after their closed-door discussions, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared again — this time on a raised stage, each behind a podium, U.S. and Russian flags flanking both sides, with a blue backdrop behind them that read ‘Pursuing Peace.’ It was the first U.S.-hosted summit between American and Russian presidents on U.S. military soil.

Trump had spent days rehearsing via secure calls with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, coordinating ‘red lines’ to take into the meeting: no territorial concessions to Russia, Ukraine in the room for all negotiations, and clear conditions for any sanctions relief. Yet, despite the military pomp and the careful stagecraft, what emerged from Alaska was not a deal, but a diplomatic pause — warm words, thin details, and the hard work still ahead.

Putin spoke first, describing the talks as ‘constructive and mutual respect.’ He recalled moments in history when the U.S. and Russia ‘worked together’ and said he sought a ‘long-term settlement.’ He acknowledged Russia’s ‘legitimate concerns’ and said it was ‘very important for our countries to turn the page.’ He described a ‘trustworthy tone’ in the conversation and praised Trump for having ‘a good idea of what he wants.’ In a line clearly aimed at the cameras back home, Putin claimed Trump told him that if he had been president earlier, ‘there would not have been war,’ and confirmed that he believed it was true.

Trump followed, also taking no questions. ‘We had productive meetings,’ he said. ‘Big agreements. No deal until there is a deal.’ He promised to call ‘NATO,’ to ‘call Zelenskyy,’ and declared, ‘We really made great progress today.’ He reminded the audience of his ‘fantastic relationship with Putin’ and judged there was ‘a good chance of getting there,’ even if ‘we’re not there yet.’ Most importantly, Trump said, ‘We need to stop thousands of people being killed every week.’

For all the positive tone, the substance was modest. Putin left Alaska dangling the prospect of a ceasefire — but with strings attached. We know from prior statements that he wants the U.S. to lift certain sanctions and drop tariff threats aimed at countries like India that buy Russian energy. He intends to keep control of two eastern Ukrainian provinces seized in 2022. Likely, Trump did not concede those points, but evidently they agreed to a follow-on meeting ‘soon.’ 

While the flags fluttered in Anchorage, the war did not stop. Russian forces pressed forward modestly near Dobropillia in Donetsk region, testing Ukrainian defenses in what looks like an attempt to improve their tactical position before any pause. Ukraine rushed reinforcements, stabilizing the line for now, but fighting remains intense.

Russia’s long-range bombardment shows no sign of abating. In July alone, Moscow launched more than 70 cruise missiles and thousands of Iranian-made Shahed drones at Ukrainian targets. Ukraine has answered with deep strikes — including a hit on a Russian oil refinery and the bombing of a cargo ship carrying drone parts in the Caspian Sea. Neither side is behaving as if the war’s end is imminent.

That’s why any ceasefire talk must be backed by ironclad verification: neutral observers on the ground, satellite surveillance, clearly mapped lines, and automatic ‘snap-back’ sanctions for violations. Without that, Moscow will have every incentive to rearm under the cover of diplomacy.

If nothing else, Alaska revealed the bottom lines.

For Putin, it’s about locking in territorial gains and relieving the economic pressure eroding his war machine. Rolling back sanctions on countries that help him skirt restrictions would boost his revenues and signal to others that U.S. economic warfare is negotiable.

For Trump, it’s about testing whether Putin can be moved toward de-escalation without sacrificing U.S. credibility. Involving Zelenskyy keeps Ukraine’s fate from being decided in absentia, and reaffirming NATO’s support reassures allies.

For Ukraine, it’s a double-edged sword. A follow-on meeting offers a diplomatic opening, but Putin’s explicit territorial demands remain a political, legal, and moral red line.

Washington must resist trading sanctions relief for vague promises. The sanctions regime is one of the few levers that works, and any easing must be tied to measurable, sustained compliance verified by independent intelligence as well as neutral monitors.

Putin leaves Alaska with the optics of being a willing negotiator — useful for his domestic image — but no immediate relief on sanctions or Western recognition of his land grabs. Expect him to probe Western unity with limited escalations in the next two weeks.

Kyiv has a brief window to reinforce its defenses and prepare a clear case for the next meeting: explicit security guarantees, timetables for arms deliveries, and a non-negotiable stance on sovereignty.

Allied capitals can point to a small win: the U.S. did not cut a side deal. But they must be ready to step up enforcement and fill any gaps if U.S. resolve wavers.

Beijing will study Alaska closely. If the West blinks on sanctions enforcement, it could embolden Chinese adventurism in the Pacific. A unified Western stand would send the opposite message.

If the U.S. wants these ceasefire talks to go anywhere, three steps are essential:

Lock in Enforcement MechanismsBuild a monitoring framework that combines neutral observers, allied intelligence, and technological oversight. Make violations costly and automatic to deter cheating.
Keep Ukraine at the Center‘No decision about Ukraine without Ukraine’ must remain non-negotiable. Zelensky needs a real voice and veto over any territorial terms.
Use Sanctions as Leverage, Not CurrencyAny relief should be phased, conditional, and reversible. Sanctions should be the reward for sustained compliance, not an upfront concession.

The Alaska summit was not the breakthrough some hoped for, but it wasn’t a failure, either. It gave both sides a clearer picture of the negotiating terrain and bought time for positioning. But time favors the side that uses it best.

For the United States, that means holding firm on sanctions, bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, and treating any ceasefire as the start of a rigorous verification process, not the war’s conclusion. For Ukraine, it means preparing for two divergent paths: meaningful diplomacy or intensified conflict. For Russia, it means deciding whether continued war is worth the mounting cost when the West refuses to pay in land.

If Alaska was merely a pause, the next meeting will decide whether it becomes a bridge to peace — or a bridge to nowhere.

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Zelenskyy to meet with Trump in Washington, DC following US-Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday he will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday to meet with President Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy’s announcement comes a day after Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

‘On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war. I am grateful for the invitation,’ Zelenskyy wrote on X.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

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Taylor Swift appearance on ‘New Heights’ podcast sets records

The music superstar’s appearance on ‘New Heights’ alongside boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and brother Jason Kelce set records for viewership.

Wednesday’s podcast set a record on YouTube for concurrent viewers – the number of individual people watching a live stream at the same time – with a peak of 1.3 million. As of Friday evening, the episode has surpassed 15 million views.

The live stream crashed nearly two hours in with more than 1 million people watching as she answered more questions about her 12th album ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’ She revealed the album art on the podcast and went into detail with the Kelce brothers about what went into the album as well as featured guest artists.

Per Front Office Sports, people are catching parts of the episode on other platforms, too. Clips from the show have totaled more than 61 million views on X, 34.5 million on TikTok and 379 million on Instagram.

The ‘New Heights’ YouTube channel has also seen more than 400,000 new subscribers since the episode went live. The show’s Instagram page surpassed 3 million followers as well.

Swift’s appearance with the Kelce brothers on ‘New Heights,’ was initially teased on Monday, Aug. 11, with a promo announcing Swift’s new album. The ‘New Heights’ podcast moved up to No. 1 on the Apple podcast charts before the episode became available.

Swift, in a subsequent clip released in the lead-up to the episode’s debut, also poked fun at ‘male sports fans’ for showing up on the Kelces’ podcast given the reception she has received at times for her appearances at Chiefs games.

‘I think we all know that if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens, it’s more of me,’ Swift joked.

Kelce admitted in a recent GQ cover story that his forays into Hollywood and entertainment might have played a role in why his production ‘slipped’ the past two seasons. He had a cameo role in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ and one season as host of Amazon Prime Video’s game show, ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ Swift, Kelce said, is more aligned with his goal of a bounce back year and another Super Bowl title with the Chiefs. Jason Kelce even introduced Swift to the ‘New Heights’ audience as having won one Super Bowl alongside his younger brother.

‘I sort of made her a football fan,’ Travis Kelce told GQ. ‘She is the most engulfed fan now. She knows what the injury reports look like. She understands what special situations are, third and short – all these things because she just naturally loves to hear about my job.’

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MacIntyre, Scheffler top BMW leaderboard: Round 2 highlights

There’s no stopping Robert MacIntyre so far at the 2025 BMW Championship. 

The Scottish lefthander backed up his first round 62 at the PGA Tour’s second FedEx Cup playoff event with a 64 in Friday’ second round at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. MacIntyre finished Thursday with a six-birdie flourish and then birdied his first hole in Round 2. He sits at 14-under for the tournament after 36 holes and will enter the weekend with a five-shot lead over tournament favorite and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (-9), who holds sole possession of second place after two rounds.

Ludvig Aberg (-8) and Hideki Matsuyama (-7) are also in contention ahead of Saturday’s third round after matching MacIntyre’s 6-under 64 for Round 2. Only the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings after Sunday’s final round qualify for The Tour Championship.

BMW Championship leaderboard

1. Robert MacIntyre: -14 (F)
2. Scottie Scheffler: -9 (F)
3: Ludvig Åberg: -8 (F)
4: Hideki Matsuyama: -7 (F)
T5. Tommy Fleetwood: -6 (F)
T5. Michael Kim: -6 (F)
T5. Maverick McNealy: -6 (F)
T8. Harry Hall: -5 (F)
T8. Sam Burns: -5 (F)
T8. Viktor Hovland: -5 (F)
11. Rory McIlroy -4 (F)
T12. Russell Henley -3 (F)
T12. Rickie Fowler -3 (F)

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP: Full leaderboard, updated tee times

Scottie Scheffler finishes Round 2 in second place

Scottie Scheffler recorded pars on the final six holes of the second round to card a 5-under 65 for the day. The No. 1 ranked golfer in the world sits at -9 for the tournament and in second place heading into the third round on Saturday, Aug. 16. Scheffler is five shots behind overall leader Robert MacIntyre, who is -14 through two rounds, and one shot ahead of Ludvig Aberg, who sits in third at -8.

Rickie Fowler (-2 through 17) and Jhonattan Vegas (+6 through 17) are the only two golfers still on the course.

Rory McIlroy nears top 10 after eagle

Rory McIlroy has suddenly worked his way back into the top 10 conversation on the BMW Championship leaderboard. He just got an eagle at No. 17 to move to 4-under for the tournament and 4-under for the round playing in a pairing with Scheffler again. McIlroy had a birdie at No. 1, a three-putt double bogey at No. 3, three-straight birdies starting at No. 9 and then this move on one of two par 5s on the course.

Scottie Scheffler takes sole possession of second

Scottie Scheffler followed up his birdie on the 11th hole with another one on Hole No. 12 to move to 5-under for the day and -9 for the tournament. After hitting a nearly perfect tee shot on the par-4, 506-yard hole, Scheffler’s approach shot left him 7 feet from the cup on his third shot. With the birdie, Scheffler moved pass Ludvig Aberg into sole possession of second place, five shots behind clubhouse leader Robert MacIntyre, who is -14 through two rounds.

Scottie Scheffler moves into tie for second

Scottie Scheffler nailed his approach shot on the 301-yard, par-4 11th hole, leaving him a two-foot putt. Scheffler collected the birdie to move to 4 under for the round and into a tie for second place with Ludvig Aberg at -8 for the tournament. Aberg is already in the clubhouse as is early leader Robert MacIntyre, who is sitting on a six-shot lead.

MacIntyre finishes round, increases lead

Robert MacIntyre is halfway to the BMW Championship after finishing his round with 6-under 64. He sits at 14-under for the tournament, seven shots ahead of Hideki Matsuyama, who also completed his round at 6-under. Scottie Scheffler is also seven shots back after three birdies in his first five holes of play.

MacIntyre is on fire

Robert MacIntyre continues to excel as he birdies No. 14, extending his lead to 13-under as he approaches the final three holes of the round.

Fleetwood birdies on No. 9

Tommy Fleetwood is now three strokes behind after making a birdie at the 9th hole, bringing his total to 8-under par, while Robert MacIntyre leads at 11-under.

Fleetwood attempts to narrow the lead

Tommy Fleetwood is now at 7-under as he approaches the No. 7 hole, reducing the gap to four strokes behind leader Robert MacIntyre.

MacIntyre extends his lead

Robert MacIntyre has extended his lead to 10 under par after making a birdie on the fourth hole. He currently leads Tommy Fleetwood, who is in second place at five under, by five strokes as the second round continues.

Daniel Berger seizes first birdie

After a plethora of pars and bogeys, Daniel Berger birdied the first hole of his second round. Berger is at even-par for the tournament.

Par for the course

Four golfers have taken the course, and all four are even. After Harry Hall and Jason Day posted a par on hole No. 1, Matt Fitzpatrick and Si Woo Kim followed suit. Brian Campbell and Denny McCarthy have just teed off to start their second round.

BMW Championship Round 2 is underway

The second round has started at Caves Valley Golf Club with Harry Hall and Jason Day on the course.

What time is BMW Championship?

The second round of the 2025 BMW Championship starts at 9:21 a.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 15.

How to watch BMW Championship: TV channel, streaming

The 2025 BMW Championship, the second event of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoffs, will be televised nationally on the Golf Channel and NBC. It can be live streamed via ESPN+, Peacock and Fubo depending on the time. Here’s the full broadcast schedule for all four rounds:

All times Eastern

Friday, Aug. 15

9:15 a.m.-6 p.m. on ESPN+
2-6 p.m. on Golf Channel, Fubo

Saturday, Aug. 16

9 a.m.-6 p.m. on ESPN+
1-3 p.m. on Golf Channel, Fubo
3-6 p.m. on NBC, Peacock

Sunday, Aug. 17

9 a.m.-6 p.m. on ESPN+
Noon-2 p.m. on Golf Channel, Fubo
2-6 p.m. on NBC, Peacock

BMW Championship tee times, pairings

Second Round – Friday

All times ET.

9:21 a.m. — Harry Hall, Jason Day
9:32 a.m. — Matt Fitzpatrick, Si Woo Kim
9:43 a.m. — Brian Campbell, Denny McCarthy
9:54 a.m. — Ryan Gerard, Daniel Berger
10:05 a.m. — Chris Gotterup, Jacob Bridgeman
10:16 a.m. — Sam Burns, Sungjae Im
10:27 a.m. — Hideski Matsuyama, Robert MacIntyre
10:43 a.m. — Collin Morikawa, Corey Conners
10:54 a.m. — Justin Thomas, Tommy Fleetwood
11:05 a.m. — Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun
11:16 a.m. — Cameron Young, Ludvig Aberg
11:27 a.m. — Tom Hoge, Bud Cauley
11:38 a.m. — J.T. Poston
11:54 a.m. — Xander Schauffele, Michael Kim
12:05 p.m. — Kurt Kitayama, Thomas Detry
12:16 p.m. — Ryan Fox, Taylor Pendrith
12:27 p.m. — Lucas Glover, Sam Stevens
12:38 p.m. — Viktor Hovland, Akshay Bhatia
12:49 p.m. — Nick Taylor, Shane Lowry
1:05 p.m. — Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay
1:16 p.m. — Keegan Bradley, Maverick McNealy
1:27 p.m. — Ben Griffin, Russell Henley
1:38 p.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy
1:49 p.m. — Andrew Novak, Harris English
2 p.m. — Jhonattan Vegas, Rickie Fowler

FedEx Cup standings

Listed below is the top 10 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings. These are the golfers that have qualified for the BMW Championship this weekend. For a full list of standings, click here.

Scottie Scheffler: 5,456 points
Rory McIlroy: 3,444 points
J.J. Spaun: 3,344 points
Justin Rose: 3,220 points
Sepp Straka: 2,783 points
Russell Henley: 2,579 points
Ben Griffin: 2,555 points
Tommy Fleetwood: 2,433 points
Justin Thomas: 2,395 points
Harris English: 2,269 points

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