Ryder Cup 2025: Biggest and Best Ever? | Hornets Presidents on LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams Trade, New Ownership

The Ryder Cup officially begins Friday, but fans are already showing up in a big way ... maybe too big of a way. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington live from Bethpage Black to set the scene and assess how the tournament will look different with 50,000 rowdy New York fans, especially when President Donald Trump arrives Friday. He also explains the event's new "free" food and drinks initiative.

Plus, Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson and president of business operations Shelly Cayette reveal their expectations for this season and the next era of Charlotte basketball after Michael Jordan sold the team in 2023. Peterson also gives his side of the failed trade of Mark Williams to the Lakers, and explains what success looks like for star LaMelo Ball this season.

Also, UNC is dealing with a lawsuit that alleges foul play in its hiring of Bill Belichick, Tom Brady says there is no conflict of interest between his broadcasting and Raiders ownership, and the Savannah Bananas sell out arenas that some MLB teams have not.