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Former Gambino associate turned New Jersey councilman accused of running loansharking ring while in office
A former associate of the Gambino crime family-turned New Jersey councilman was arrested on loansharking and extortion charges after allegedly running an illegal loansharking ring while in office.
Councilman John Alite, 63, of Englishtown, was arrested on Friday and charged with multiple counts of theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury and terroristic threats, according to the New Jersey Attorney General's office. A second suspect, Stephen Locrotondo, 67, was arrested on usury and conspiracy charges.
Officials say that Alite and Locrotondo worked together to give loans with extreme interest rates, while Alite would allegedly threaten "to commit violent acts" in order to collect payment from victims. Alite is also accused of using his company, Straightened-Out Entertainment, Inc., to "promote his criminal scheme."
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"These arrests are the result of rigorous investigative work and the strong cooperation between the Division of Criminal Justice and New Jersey State Police, who work tirelessly every day in the pursuit of justice," New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said in a statement. "Our office is dedicated to ensuring that all businesses conduct themselves fairly and lawfully. The conduct alleged in this case was anything but, and we will work to hold those who cheat and steal accountable."
Alite was appointed to fill a vacant seat on Englishtown's town council in 2025, nearly 15 years after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on racketeering charges. He was previously linked to the Gambino crime family and the ex-confidant of John Gotti Jr.
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"Every American is entitled to due process, including John. I will not rush to judgment before the facts are known, and he is entitled to a presumption of innocence while the judicial process unfolds," Englishtown Mayor Daniel Francisco told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Based on currently available information, these allegations are not related to the operations within our Borough, and indeed will be resolved outside of it. In the meantime, our Borough remains focused on serving our residents, advancing downtown development, and delivering two great community events this summer."
It is unknown whether Alite will stay in his seat during the investigation. Mayor Francisco said, "John is an elected official chosen by the voters last year. The decision to continue in the position rests solely on him. The Borough and the council have no legal authority over his seat."
Fox News Digital reached out to Alite's lawyer, Thomas R. Calcagni, for comment.
Dusty May leaving Michigan for Dallas Mavericks after leading Wolverines to national championship
Michigan head coach Dusty May is leaving the college ranks and heading to the NBA.
OutKick has confirmed that May is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, ending a highly successful two-year run in Ann Arbor and creating one of the biggest coaching shakeups of the offseason.
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The move comes just months after May guided Michigan to the 2026 national championship, cementing his status as one of the hottest coaching names in basketball. The 49-year-old compiled a 64-13 record with the Wolverines.
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May will take over a Mavericks franchise looking to rebound after a disappointing 26-56 season that led to the dismissal of former head coach Jason Kidd. He inherits a roster built around reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who averaged 21.0 points per game last season and is viewed as the cornerstone of Dallas' future.
May's rise through the coaching profession has been one of the sport's most notable success stories.
After leading Florida Atlantic to a surprise Final Four appearance in 2023, he accepted the Michigan job in 2024 and quickly turned the Wolverines back into a national powerhouse. Over his final four seasons as a college head coach, May posted a remarkable 124-26 record.
His departure leaves Michigan facing an unexpected coaching search during the summer. The Wolverines return a talented roster that includes Final Four Most Outstanding Player Elliot Cadeau, rising sophomore Trey McKenney and several high-profile transfers.
Under NCAA rules, though, players will have an opportunity to reevaluate their futures once a new head coach is hired.
Oliver Tree's loved ones reveal his final wish as singer's body returns to California after helicopter crash
Oliver Tree's loved ones are honoring his wishes by establishing a foundation in his name following his tragic passing.
On Sunday, just one week after the 32-year-old singer died in a helicopter accident in Brazil, Tree's representatives shared an update on his official Instagram account.
"Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell," the Instagram post began. "Your legacy will live on forever."
"Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest," the message continued. "His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named 'Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses' coming soon. This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in his will. We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world. That was his final wish."
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"Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver," the post continued. "The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times."
"Love you all so much, Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family," the message concluded. "Peace be with Oliver …
The California native was among six people killed when two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14, according to The Associated Press.
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Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said that one of the helicopters crashed into a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished, the AP reported.
Tree recently performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of his world tour in support of his latest album, "Love You Madly, Hate You Badly."
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Other victims identified in the crash include passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, according to CNN Brazil.
Tree made eerie comments about his will just weeks before his death.
During an appearance on the "Zach Sang Show" in April, the 32-year-old singer opened up about what he wanted to happen to his wealth after his passing.
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"I don’t believe that any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it, is mine," the singer said. "So when I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny."
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"I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement," he continued. "But there’s not going to be a silver spoon."
Tree, who set up his foundation before his death, said he wants his money to "go back to artists."
"You’re not allowed to buy equipment with the money. You’re not allowed to go get education and schooling with the money," he said. "You have to physically hire people to physically produce stuff — and you’re allowed to rent equipment to make things.
"I have basically a committee that I’ve set up when I pass — and I plan to do it while I’m alive — where basically everyone will vote on who the money goes to each year."
"But there’s room for other money, because when I die, my art will have residual value and will probably be worth more than it is now," he added. "People will finally appreciate my stupid f---ing videos and my stupid f---ing songs. That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore."
Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 Etan Patz murder
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of New York City 6-year-old Etan Patz.
The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict.
Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson "would deny the petition for a writ of certiorari," the decision noted.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
This is a breaking news story and will be updated
AG Blanche says World Cup shooting suspect may be dead, as police remain vigilant
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says the suspect responsible for opening fire near the FIFA World Cup over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, may be dead. However, police have yet to confirm the suspect is, in fact, deceased.
In an interview with Fox & Friends host Lawrence Jones, Blanche said he believes 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, who is allegedly tied to a string of highway shootings near Arrowhead Stadium, is deceased.
"We think we got him tracked to a house in Missouri. We're still looking into whether he's there and what condition he's in," Blanche said.
Over the weekend, the FBI Kansas City field office announced a $25,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of Sanchez-Munoz, who is considered "armed and dangerous."
A multi-agency search started last week when investigators say the suspect opened fire on multiple vehicles while driving on I-70 in the city; one person was killed and a few others were injured in those shootings.
"He's out there allegedly just shooting multiple different places and you have somebody dead — and so hopefully, we got him," Blanche said.
When asked about the possibility of the suspect being deceased, a spokesperson for the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said to Fox News, "I just spoke with our investigators and they have not received any information that the suspect was located deceased."
Attorney General Blanche says more information is expected to be released on Monday.
New York golf fans deserve to be called out, Sam Burns has a good cry, Wyndham Clark's best shot at Shinnecock
Wyndham Clark is a two-time U.S. Open champion, and he not only had to conquer the extremely difficult test that is Shinnecock Hills to accomplish that feat, but also had to combat the most hostile and over-the-top fan environments perhaps ever seen at a major championship.
The galleries at Shinnecock did not help the growing sentiment that New York fans may be the worst in sports, and they deserve to be called out.
As for the actual round of golf that Clark put together to find the winner's circle, it was far from a perfect final round as he signed for a 3-over 73 to win by one, but two shots in particular will stand out for quite some time. One of the two should get the nod over the other in terms of both ridiculousness and where he grabbed a hold of the tournament.
While Clark was celebrating his second U.S. Open title in three years, the man he beat by a shot, Sam Burns, was shedding tears inside the media center at Shinnecock. The tears weren't solely a result of coming up short at another major, but more so about the message his dad shared with him after Burns' Sunday surge up the leader board came up just short.
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The fan behavior towards Wyndham Clark during Sunday's final round at Shinnecock was ludicrous, but also so on-the-nose typical of what we've grown to expect from fans attending an event on Long Island, New York.
Earlier this month, you had New York Knicks fans get violent in the streets during the NBA Finals. Turn the clock back to September, and Ryder Cup fans at Bethpage Black, also located on Long Island, embarrassed themselves for three consecutive days. Things are expected to get a bit out of hand when we're discussing a team's first title in over 50 years and at the Ryder Cup, held on U.S. soil, when it's America against Europe.
What we saw and heard from fans while Wyndham Clark was trying to win his national open on one of the finest courses in his home country on Sunday was beyond the pale.
It's entirely fine if Clark isn't your cup of tea, and he has made mistakes in the recent past, but it's hard to fathom the punishment he received for five straight hours on Sunday fit his "crimes."
Clark threw his driver through an advertisement sign during the final round of the 2025 PGA Championship, breaking his club in the process. A month later, he took apart two lockers inside the Oakmont clubhouse in a fit of rage after missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open.
Both of those things were unacceptable, and he's taken on his earned criticism, but people make mistakes, and emotions get the best of players in this ridiculous game.
Combining Clark's past mistakes, his personality that can rub some people the wrong way, plus the fact that he was playing alongside Scottie Scheffler chasing the career grand slam, and you have a recipe for hostility. That doesn't mean every ounce of class and decency should be tossed aside, as we saw from fans on Sunday.
Countless shouts for his ball to find a bunker the moment he made contact with it, cheers when an approach shot rolled off the putting surface, and minor roars after each of his five bogeys during the final round. Things got so bad before Clark had even made the turn that you couldn't help but feel sympathy for the guy.
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One of the beauties of sports is that fans are forced to pick a side, but there is a stark difference in cheering for your side and aggressively cheering against the opposition with zero form of decency.
New York sports fans will cling to the typical "everything is tougher in New York," but that excuse is beyond tired at this point.
When looking back on Clark's final round on Sunday, two specific shots stand out: the wedge shot he hit into the Par 4 10th hole and his layup on the par-5 16th hole out of a horrifying lie in the fescue.
Here's a look at Clark's flip wedge into the 10th green while leading by one at the time:
And here is what he somehow maneuvered out of the nasty stuff on the 16th, still holding onto the one-shot advantage:
Most will circle the iron shot on 16 as the most impressive shot that Clark hit on Sunday, given the lie, the fact it came late in the round, and the potential nightmare that loomed if he didn't make perfect contact. It's undoubtedly a shot he and the golf world will remember for quite some time, but the wedge on 10 was otherworldly.
Clark pushed driver off the tee, which is a move nobody else pulled on Sunday, and was met with a shot you either execute perfectly or you walk off the green with a bogey, at best. A wedge that isn't clipped to perfection ends up rolling right back to your feet, and Clark immediately goes from leader to chaser.
How he produced the amount of spin on the shot from just 61 yards away defied reality. Knocking it to four feet and making the slippery birdie putt was the moment he grabbed the momentum of the golf tournament back.
Wyndham Clark's dad surprising him on the 18th green as he became a two-time major champion on Sunday reflected what you could call the 'easier' side of being a father. An awesome moment, for sure, but Sam Burns' old man, Todd, took on the much tougher, albeit far more common role as a golf dad of having to say the right thing as his son lost.
Burns' father was standing beside him as he was hitting a few shots on the range, hoping Clark would stumble on the 18th and the two would go to battle in a playoff. When Clark nestled his lengthy birdie putt just a few inches from the hole, he stopped hitting balls and walked over to his family. His dad was the first one there to greet him. He put his arm on Sam's shoulder and delivered the simple yet profound message that he was really proud of him.
Kyle Porter of Normal Sport asked Sam about the quick interaction with his father in such a huge moment, and the player you wouldn't expect to let out emotion in that sort of setting couldn't help himself.
Sam was rightfully devastated that his charge up the leader board ended up being one shot short of catching Clark. Becoming a major champion was right there. It will sting for quite some time, but not nearly as long as it would if he didn't have the support system he does and a dad who tells him how proud he is in what feels like a life-altering moment.
It wasn't the perfect Father's Day for Sam Burns, a soon-to-be father of two himself, and his dad, but it could be the most impactful one they have ever experienced.
Jane Seymour reveals director's 'sizzling' reaction to her reunion with 'Dr. Quinn' co-star Joe Lando
More than three decades after they became one of television's most beloved couples, Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are proving some chemistry never fades.
The former "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" stars reunited on Season 5 of "Harry Wild," and according to Seymour, it didn't take long for everyone on set to notice the spark was still very much alive.
"Oh yeah, you know, that was the amazing thing," Seymour told Fox News Digital when asked whether she immediately felt the chemistry return when Lando walked onto set.
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"I told people, the powers that be, I said, 'You don't understand, Joe and I, when we act, whatever we're playing, even if it isn't a love scene, there is chemistry there.'"
Seymour said she warned producers ahead of time that reuniting the pair would create a familiar kind of magic. Then came the reaction that confirmed it.
"And they came to me after the first day. The director said, 'Oh my God, the screen is sizzling,'" Seymour recalled. "And I said, ‘It just happens.’"
The actress credits decades of friendship and collaboration for the effortless dynamic.
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"I mean, when we work together… well, we’ve known each other, we’ve worked together for 35 years."
Lando agreed. "Yeah, 35 years," he added.
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For Seymour, the partnership is as effortless as a championship doubles team.
"It's like playing tennis with the perfect partner, you know?" she said. "But we play off of each other. We're usually completely ridiculously humorous. We have a lot of fun, and we both take it very seriously, but we know how to get a reaction out of one another, and it works."
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The highly anticipated reunion comes as "Harry Wild" returns for its fifth season on Acorn TV, bringing bigger mysteries, higher stakes and a new character who may finally shake up Harry's personal life.
Seymour, who stars as Harriet "Harry" Wild and serves as an executive producer, said the show's success starts with its unconventional lead character.
"Well, it's just a great character," Seymour said. "I think it's very unusual to have a woman in her 70s and a sidekick who's maybe almost 20 now… solving crimes."
She also praised co-star Rohan Nedd, whose character Fergus has become a fan favorite.
"The chemistry between us is extraordinary, and I think that really helped," Seymour said.
But this season, producers wanted to add another layer.
"We decided to add a little extra… you know, maybe Harry might want to have a romantic moment."
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That led writers to create Pierce Kennedy, a brilliant state pathologist played by Lando. Pierce Kennedy is the new state pathologist introduced in Season 5.
"It was actually the writers' idea, of bringing Joe in," Seymour explained. "They wanted to have someone that was academically at the same level, who was a pathologist."
Whether he can be trusted, however, remains another mystery.
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"Well… I don't think he's a hero yet," Lando teased. "We're not quite sure about Pierce because he has something in his past that he's trying to keep a secret from Harry."
The role marks a departure for the actor, who spent years playing cowboys, action heroes and heartthrobs.
"He's the most decorated, as far as intelligence, doctor I've ever played," Lando said. "I've played lawyers. I've played lots of bad guys and things, but I've never had this kind of role before."
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That comfort level comes from a friendship that has endured long after the cameras stopped rolling on "Dr. Quinn."
When Fox News Digital asked how they've maintained such a lasting bond in Hollywood, Seymour reflected on their unique history together.
"Wow, I mean, that's a really interesting question," she said. "We worked together for seven years and we kind of fell for one another in the pilot, rather famously, for a brief time. So, we knew each other really, really well, better than on screen."
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The pair eventually realized they were better as friends than romantic partners.
"And then we realized that we were better off being friends and working together," Seymour explained. "But I think… we've really kind of come together as friends after 'Dr. Quinn,' didn't we?"
Lando echoed the same sentiment.
"Yeah, it took a few years after that," he said. "I was in Canada for a while working on something, and when I came back, we just started hanging out."
When asked what hasn't changed about Seymour since their "Dr. Quinn" days, Lando didn't hesitate.
"This inexhaustible flipping energy," he said. "She just goes, goes and goes."
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Comparing Seymour to the Energizer Bunny, Lando recalled watching her work through grueling production days while pregnant with twins.
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"45, pregnant with twins. We're doing 12-hour-plus days sometimes," he said. "I'd start feeling myself getting a little worn, and I would look over at her… suck it up, get out there and do the job. And that hasn't changed about her."
Seymour's explanation for her legendary stamina is simple.
"I know people keep asking me why, and I just say, because I love what I do," she said. "I just do, you know, and then when I stop, I sleep."
For fans who spent years watching their romance unfold on "Dr. Quinn," the reunion offers more than nostalgia.
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ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.: The future of medicine should be built in America
America should continue to lead the world in clinical research and medical innovation.
Instead, we are losing ground.
A recent study found that China now conducts more early-stage clinical trials than the United States. In 2025, Chinese companies accounted for nearly half of global pharmaceutical licensing deal activity. Those trends should concern every American.
For nearly 80 years, clinical trials have driven medical progress. They transform scientific discoveries into treatments that save lives. They establish whether new therapies are safe and effective. They generate the evidence that physicians, patients, and regulators use to make decisions.
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But clinical trials do more than generate evidence.
They attract investment, scientific talent, and the infrastructure that supports future innovation.
When clinical research moves overseas, those advantages often move with it.
Early-stage clinical trials matter because they determine where new technologies are tested, refined, and validated. They influence where companies expand, where expertise develops, and which countries will lead the next generation of medical innovation.
The United States cannot afford to surrender this strategic advantage.
Clinical research creates high-skilled jobs, gives patients earlier access to innovative therapies, and strengthens a sector that directly affects economic prosperity, public health, and national security.
America should not lose clinical research because of barriers that we have the power to remove.
Under President Trump's leadership, the Department of Health and Human Services is taking action.
Today, FDA, NIH, CMS, ONC, ARPA-H, and the HHS Office of Inspector General launched a coordinated effort to strengthen America's clinical research enterprise and bring more clinical research and investment back to the United States.
At FDA, Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas and career leadership are clarifying expectations for sponsors, streamlining Phase 1 development, and developing a pilot program to accelerate early-stage clinical trials. FDA estimates these changes could reduce development timelines by 6 to 12 months. The agency has also clarified that, in many cases, one high-quality clinical trial supported by confirmatory evidence may provide the basis for approval.
At NIH, Director Jay Bhattacharya is strengthening support for informative, well-powered clinical trials while advancing artificial intelligence, human cell-based models, real-world data, and other tools that can move promising therapies to patients more efficiently. NIH researchers are also applying lessons from pioneering personalized gene-editing therapies and working to streamline cancer clinical trials and improve enrollment.
The Office of the National Coordinator is working to connect more eligible patients with clinical trials through electronic health records and other digital tools integrated into routine care.
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ARPA-H is developing technologies that identify promising therapies earlier, predict safety issues sooner, improve trial design, and reduce development costs.
The HHS Office of Inspector General is seeking public input on whether existing regulations create unnecessary obstacles to compensating clinical trial participants while preserving safeguards against fraud and abuse.
These efforts pursue a straightforward objective: make the United States the best place in the world to conduct clinical research and develop new medicines.
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Government cannot achieve that goal alone. Researchers, health systems, academic medical centers, technology companies, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical developers all have a role to play. If regulations, contracting requirements, or institutional practices are slowing research without improving safety, we want to hear about them. We are prepared to challenge assumptions and remove barriers that no longer serve patients, science, or the public interest.
At the same time, we will protect the principles that matter most. Patients deserve transparency, informed consent, and confidence that medical decisions rest on rigorous scientific evidence. We can accelerate clinical research without compromising scientific and ethical integrity.
Under President Trump's leadership, HHS is restoring America's position in clinical research.
We are modernizing outdated processes that slow innovation and rebuilding the foundation for the next generation of medical breakthroughs.
We will continue to innovate. We will continue to lead.
Morgan Wallen teases new music with viral Instagram post that has the country music world buzzing
Morgan Wallen appears to have some new music on the way.
Wallen, as the loyal readers know, has become the most recognizable face in country music over the past several years.
The man is incredibly talented and has built an unrivaled career. No matter the city, he packs arenas and stadiums with fans eager to see him perform.
Now, it looks like he has some new music that he's cooking up.
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Wallen shared a video on Instagram over the weekend while performing in Chicago that seemingly featured an unreleased song.
"I wear a lot of hats," the country music superstar captioned the video, which is already going mega-viral.
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Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
It's worth noting that the song Wallen teased over the weekend appears to be the same song that he briefly teased on Instagram in early June.
It certainly seems like he plans on making this upcoming single a major event in the country music world whenever it drops.
Wallen's last album, "I'm the Problem," came out on May 16, 2025, and immediately dominated the charts. I have no doubt whatever is coming next will do the exact same whenever it happens. What do you think of Wallen's music? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Wyndham Clark handled his US Open win with the perfect attitude to win back golf fans
Wyndham Clark might have won more than his second U.S. Open title Sunday at Shinnecock Hills.
He might have won back some golf fans, too.
At the very least, he gave himself a pretty good start.
Clark closed with a 3-over 73 and finished at 4-under, one shot clear of Sam Burns. It wasn't his best round of the weekend, but it was enough to get the job done.
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And the job was made tougher by the fans in attendance. Clark didn't have the New York crowd on his side during the final round of the U.S. Open. Not even close.
Fans on Long Island made it very clear from the first hole that they were pulling for Scottie Scheffler, Clark’s playing partner, to chase him down and complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday.
That part is understandable.
Scheffler is the best golfer in the world and he’s incredibly popular. Throw in the fact he was trying to pull off a historic feat and there's a recipe for a clear crowd advantage.
But at some point, rooting for Scheffler turned into rooting against Clark.
And that's an important distinction.
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Multiple reports said fans were ejected from the venue for crossing the line with taunts directed at Clark. According to golf reporter Kevin Van Valkenburg, one fan was tossed after yelling "Don’t choke, Wyndham" before Clark’s tee shot on No. 4
Some might argue that's part of professional sports, and that's true. Others might argue that golf operates in a different realm than the NFL, NBA, MLB or other professional leagues. There's a certain decorum around golf.
Clark has brought some of the negativity on himself. He’s the first one to admit that, and he did it right after winning the tournament. That was an important step for his growth and maturity.
"New York didn’t really like me, [but] I love you guys," Clark told NBC's Mike Tirico during his post-round interview on the 18th green.
Some fans booed, but Clark laughed it off.
Then most of the crowd started cheering as he continued.
"Some of it is self-deserved. I did some unfortunate things last year that I really regret," Clark said. "I’ve been sorry multiple times and I’m still sorry. Hopefully I can win you guys over eventually."
Clark caught heat last year after damaging a locker at Oakmont after missing the cut at the U.S. Open. He apologized then, and the incident followed him into this year’s national championship. Golf fans don’t forget that stuff, especially at a historic U.S. Open venue, where respect for the game matters.
But there’s also a line.
Actively cheering against an American golfer trying to win the U.S. Open on American soil? Not the finest moment for U.S. golf fans.
Plenty of people watching at home seemed to notice that, too. The social-media reaction wasn’t all anti-Clark; many golf fans weren’t thrilled that an American player was getting that kind of treatment while trying to close out his second national championship.
Clark acknowledged the other part of the crowd dynamic: those pulling for another American in Scheffler.
"But I get it, they’re rooting for Scottie," Clark said. "The Grand Slam has only happened a few times. He’s gonna get it, he’s the best player in the world, but today is my day."
Well said, Wyndham.
His nearly flawless interview with Tirico was just part of what likely helped him win back more than a few golf fans. As he was coming off the 18th green after sinking the tournament-winning putt, Clark hugged one of his friends. Microphones caught him exclaiming, "Let's go! We’re drinking tonight!"
Golf fans, really most people, love a guy who’s real. They love a guy who can win a major championship, take heat from a hostile crowd and then start talking about partying with his buddies. A well-deserved party, by the way.
There was also a nice moment with his dad, who surprised him after flying to New York on a red-eye Sunday morning.
They embraced in a big hug as Clark told his father, "Thanks, Pops. I'm glad you could be here."
It was a special Father's Day moment, especially since Clark lost his mother to breast cancer in 2013 when he was just 19 years old.
The whole thing struck a perfect balance. Here was Wyndham Clark, a talented but sometimes hot-tempered golfer, showing a human side that people probably needed to see.
And after spending most of Sunday as the guy the crowd didn’t want to see close the deal, Clark didn’t respond with bitterness. He responded with perspective.
Golf fans don’t have to forget what happened at Oakmont. Clark doesn’t seem to be asking them to do that. But they also don’t have to act like one ugly incident should define the rest of his career, especially when he keeps apologizing for it and then goes out and handles the next hostile moment with some grace.
And let’s be honest: Clark earned the right to talk a little after that Sunday.
He entered the final round with a six-shot lead, nearly lost it, got booed by sections of the crowd and still made the shot and putt he needed on the 16th hole to win the tournament.
Then he tapped in on 18, held his girlfriend's hand, hugged his dad, promised his friends a party and hoisted a trophy.
That’s pretty relatable. Well, except the part about holding the U.S. Open trophy.
Winning cures a lot in sports. Winning with some self-awareness cures even more.
Clark probably isn't ever going to be the most popular guy on the PGA Tour. That’s fine. He's not really trying to be.
Sports needs villains, favorites, redemption arcs and players who generate conversations in living rooms, bars and on social media.
But Sunday was a pretty good reminder that people are allowed to mess up, apologize, take the heat and then keep moving.
And we, as fans, should offer them some grace.
Especially when that player is an American who just ended a streak of two straight majors won by players from Europe and kept the U.S. Open title in American hands.