Rick Maese

White House and National Park Service decline to say why soil from the East Wing site is being taken to East Potomac Park.

Chauncey Billups, coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Miami Heat reserve Terry Rozier were among more than 30 people charged in ”illegal gambling schemes,” according to federal authorities.

President Trump’s comments this week, specifically directed at Boston and its mayor, Michelle Wu, have stirred some confusion ahead of next year’s tournament.

The European team kept the title Sunday, claiming the Ryder Cup on U.S. soil for the first time since 2012 despite a late surge by the Americans.

As vulgar shouts escalate at Bethpage and police presence strengthens, Europe takes a dominant lead into the final day.

President Donald Trump attends the afternoon session as the Europeans take a three-point lead after the first day at Bethpage Black.

Players have long worried that Ryder Cup crowds could cross a line. With heightened security and emotions on Long Island, “it’s inevitable,” Rory McIlroy said.

For the U.S. captain and his college pals, the intimidating Long Island course was a secret treat.

Bradley would have been the first playing captain for the U.S. since Arnold Palmer in 1963.

Famed Bethpage Black will host next month’s Ryder Cup. But not before hosting overnight campouts for hundreds of golf nuts.