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The Players Championship, considered golf's fifth major, is facing a significant challenge as many of the world's top players have defected to join LIV Golf. This has resulted in a diminished field for the tournament, with 41 of the top 50 players participating this year compared to 49 in 2022. Efforts to unify the game are underway, with negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV's backer, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, but the resolution remains uncertain. The divide in golf has led to debates among players about whether those who joined LIV should be allowed to return to the PGA Tour. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the changing landscape of college sports and the increasing legal challenges to the NCAA's amateurism model. The NCAA has shifted its stance and is no longer fighting the idea that college athletes should receive compensation for their participation in sports. Instead, they are proposing a plan for the richest schools to form a new tier where athletes can enter into name, image, and likeness deals and receive unrestricted benefits tied to education. However, a barrage of legal attacks from various cases across the country is putting pressure on the NCAA, and it remains uncertain whether Congress or the courts will ultimately determine the future of college athlete compensation. [Extracted from the article]

LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed golf league, has decided to challenge the legitimacy and credibility of golf's world rankings. The league has dropped its efforts to be recognized by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) and has stopped submitting its results to the organization. LIV believes that the rankings have become inaccurate and no longer reflect their mission. The OWGR rankings are important for players to qualify for major championships, and some players have expressed concerns about the rankings' accuracy since top players have left the PGA Tour to join LIV. LIV's decision to challenge the rankings further highlights the ongoing tension between LIV and the PGA Tour. LIV now plans to work with the organizers of the four majors to create a pathway for its top players. [Extracted from the article]