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Eagles: The Farewell 1 Tour - Live from Melbourne

A documentary of the musical band Eagles and their 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia. A documentary of the musical band Eagles and their 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia. A documentary of the musical band Eagles and their 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia.

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• Trivia Filmed over several shows.
• Goofs At the beginning of the song "All She Wants to Do Is Dance", before he starts singing, Don Henley's position on the stage changes between camera shots. He is first shown to the far left of the stage before a very brief cut shows him lined up at the front of the stage near his microphone which then cuts back to him on the far left of the stage again.
• Crazy credits During the credits out takes from the interviews are shown, including Glenn Frey's "new" song titles as they are getting older, such as "The Long Walk", "Wife in the Fat Lane" and "I Can't Remember Why".
• Connections Follows Eagles: Hell Freezes Over (1994)
• Soundtracks The Long Run Written by Glenn Frey and Don Henley

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• Aug 5, 2019
• June 14, 2005 (United States)
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The Eagles' momentous 2004 farewell tour filled stadiums around the world, and this DVD set captures one of the most stellar events from that now-historic global sweep. Track Listings: The Long Run New Kids In Town Wasted Time Peaceful Easy Feeling I Can't Tell You Why One Of These Nights One Day At A Time Lyin' Eyes The Boys Of Summer In The City Already Gone Silent Spring (intro) Tequila Sunrise Love Will Keep Us Alive No More Cloudy Days Hole In The World Take It To The Limit You Belong To The City Walk Away Sunset Grill Life's Been Good Dirty Laundry Funk #49 Heartache Tonight Life In The Fast Lane Hotel California Rocky Mountain Way All She Wants To Do Is Dance Take It Easy Desperado

Thirty songs, spread out over two discs and well over two and a half hours, with fine performances, great sound, and good visual direction: it's all here on Farewell 1 Tour , a documentary of the Eagles' 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia. At one point, the veteran band seemed unlikely to even make it to the new millennium, but here they are, mostly intact, with a string of hits dating back more than three decades. The majority of them are performed here, from the earliest ("Take It Easy," "Desperado," "Peaceful Easy Feeling") through "Hotel California" and "Life in the Fast Lane" and right up to "Love Will Keep Us Alive" (from Hell Freezes Over , their most recent recording with new material on it); there are also hits from Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Joe Walsh's solo careers, and a few new songs as well, including Walsh's "One Day at a Time" (an earnest ode to his new-found sobriety) and "Hole in the World," Frey and Henley's moving, almost gospel-tinged reaction to the events of 9/11/01. Guitarist Don Felder, who split acrimoniously with the band in 2001, isn't much missed, as replacement Steuart Smith plays the parts just as Felder did--i.e., pretty much exactly as they were recorded (indeed, pristine recreations of the studio versions of their songs has always been a hallmark of the Eagles' live shows). As for the somewhat cheeky title, well, there's always been a certain smugness to the Eagles' sense of humor, and it's no different this time, as Frey doesn't even pretend that there won't be a Farewell 2 Tour in the future. And why not? These are good songs, played beautifully by the quartet (plus supplemental musicians) to audiences that love them. Bonus material is limited to perfunctory interviews with the band. --Sam Graham

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• Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
• MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 5.25 x 0.45 inches; 3.2 ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Carol Dodds
• Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, HD DVD, Multiple Formats, Color
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 55 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2006
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Glenn Frey, Bill Armstrong
• Studio ‏ : ‎ WEA HOME VIDEO
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000J103WK
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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The Eagles, one of the all-time classic bands with roots that go back to the phenomenally popular era of seventies rock in Southern California, showcase their musical talents in their latest live endeavor, 'The Eagles: Farewell 1 Tour: Live from Melbourne'. Now the "Farewell 1" portion of the title is to be taken completely tongue-in-cheek, as aptly named by lead vocalist and lyricist, Don Henley. The Eagles know damn well that if you have a good thing going and still command the commercial success to sell-out full stadium shows worldwide, why mess with a good thing. If the formula and chemistry remain, then maybe there will be a "Farewell 2" or "Farewell 3" tour, who knows? There is no doubt in my mind that fans would return for repeat performances time and time again.

The Eagles previous release of the 'Hell Freezes Over' concert DVD was, and still is one of the top selling live concert DVDs to date, and there is good reason for that. The Eagles continue to produce concerts that are first-rate and simply second to none. The "Hell Freezes Over" DVD was one of the first to showcase all that DTS 5.1 sound exhibitions had to offer. Now The Eagles are once again one of the first to pioneer a new format, this time on HD DVD.

Recorded live during their colossal 2004 world tour, "Farewell 1 Tour: Live in Melbourne" features live performances of The Eagles ever popular and timeless classic tunes including; 'Hotel California', 'Desperado' and 'Tequila Sunrise' as well as adding a couple of new tunes to fortify the mix.

Viewers will immediately notice the absence of guitarist Don Felder from the talent line-up, as he was simply let go from the band in 2001. Fulfilling the guitar absence is Steuart Smith – as a side performer and not an official addition to the band – Steuart does a fine job recreating Felder's guitar contributions for the live performance.

Rhino Entertainment (a division of Warner Music) presents the HD DVD of 'Eagles: Farewell 1 Tour Live in Melbourne' in a breathtaking high definition widescreen transfer. Seeing a live recording of a beloved band in full wide screen is a real treat, considering the fact that many concert performances are still being released in the crammed 4:3 aspect ratio.

Exhibiting a clean and crisp image with brilliant color saturation, you would honestly swear that The Eagles themselves are in your living room! The picture quality is that stunning! Magnificent blacks help to enhance the smallest of details. Take for example Don Henley's plaid shirt that features a subtle imprint of a horseshoe on either side of his chest, something that was not nearly as noticeable on the Standard-Definition DVD. There is no visible dust, dirt or grain of any kind. Just a purely flawless image to enjoy in the home theater environment.

Although I would have expected a Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 or Dolby True HD presentation, this HD DVD comes with the option of a DTS 5.1 or PCM sound track (no Dolby Digital sound track is present). Skeptical at first, my fears were instantly suppressed once I popped this HD DVD into my player. Now, I am not too sure whether the sound mix is the same from the previous DVD version or not, but I will tell you that in comparison, the HD DVD provides a definite improvement of an already stellar concert performance.

Interpreting every minute "high" present in vocals from songs like "Sunset Grill" to the humble, yet deep "lows", I was thoroughly impressed. From the September the 11th inspired "Hole in the World" to the twangy and almost country melody of "Take it Easy", I was in complete awe throughout the entire performance. The Standard DVD represented a stand-out reference quality sound in amongst concert DVDs everywhere. Now the HD DVD release has surpassed that to become a true gold standard of concert performances to usher in the new High-Definition format. Once again The Eagles have set the bar rather high for all of those that will eventually follow.

Special features are limited to a short, behind the scenes style band interview that comes with a running time of just under 10 minutes.

Always classy without excessiveness, The Eagles showcase a stellar concert that is packaged quite nicely on this HD DVD edition. If you're looking for pyrotechnics and on-stage antics, you won't find them here, just a great execution of some of the best written and performed songs that make The Eagles a truly classic band. Bravo!

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Eagles Reveal ‘The Long Goodbye’ Final Tour Dates

Steely Dan will open dates on the legendary band's last run after more than half a century of road work.

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UPDATE (Oct. 25): This article has been updated to include six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13, 2024.

After more than half a century of crisscrossing the globe to spread the warm smell of colitas, the Eagles have announced the dates for their final tour . Dubbed “The Long Goodbye,” the trek will feature fellow Rock and Roll Hall of famers Steely Dan opening up the shows, which are slated to kick off Sept. 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

“The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” read a statement from the group. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful.”

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“Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle,” the band continued in its announcement, noting that the farewell run is still in the planning stages, with more dates to be announced at a later time. “We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round… The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand.  But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up. Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music. At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

For the six new dates added between Jan. 19 and March 13 next year, pre-sale starts on Wednesday, Nov. 1, and general on-sale is Friday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. local time.

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Sept. 8 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

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Sept. 17 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center

Sept. 20 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena

Oct. 5 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 6 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena

Oct. 9 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 10 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Oct. 13 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena

Oct. 15 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena

Oct. 17 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

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Nov. 4 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

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The Eagles have landed.

The legendary rock band has agreed to a residency at James Dolan’s Las Vegas music venue The Sphere after they finish up what was billed as their final tour this spring, The Post has learned.

Don Henley — the band’s frontman who recently expressed “regret” over a cocaine-fueled night with a 16-year-old prostitute while taking the stand in a criminal case involving the theft of the lyrics to their hit song “Hotel California” — will take the stage along with Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit over 10 weekends from September through December at the $2.3 billion state-of-the-art arena, sources close to the situation told The Post.

The total number of shows and terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed.

“We do not comment on any artists performing at Sphere except for those who have been announced,” a Sphere spokesperson told The Post on Monday.

The Post reached out to the Eagles for comment.

The band concludes its “Long Goodbye” tour on June 15 in the Netherlands.

Dolan, the owner of the Knicks and Rangers, has been courting the Eagles , managed by longtime Dolan pal Irving Azoff, since last year, The Post previously reported.

Azoff co-founded the Oak View Group, which handles marketing partnerships for The Sphere, and also manages Dead & Company’s John Mayer, the Eagles and U2, which all have been booked to play the glitzy venue.

Mayer and the Grateful Dead spinoff band were scheduled to play 24 shows from May to July but have extended their stay by another 10 dates through the end of August, sources said.

However, Dolan’s efforts to bring Beyonce to the LED-wrapped arena have apparently hit a snag — at least for this year.

The two have held talks since last November, with Queen Bey, her husband, Jay-Z, and her manager-mom, Tina Knowles, all touring the site, as The Post previously reported .

Buzz about a possible deal surged last month when the “Single Ladies” singer was featured in a Super Bowl ad for Verizon — showing Beyonce on a horse that was perched atop The Sphere.

The hang-up for a deal could be over Dolan’s hesitancy to splash out the millions needed to attract Beyonce and produce the high-tech shows that fit The Sphere, once source speculated.

The media mogul paid roughly $10 million to U2 for their extravagant production to open the arena last September. Bono and the band closed the last of their 40 shows earlier this month.

Shares in the Dolan-run parent company that owns The Sphere are up more than 40% year to date. They were down slightly on Monday, trading at around $47.

Henley, meanwhile, had taken a break from the Eagles tour earlier this month to testify in a Manhattan court in a trial involving three men accused of a scheme involving the allegedly stolen “Hotel California” lyrics.

The case” imploded mid-trial after  Henley  disclosed new evidence that cast doubt on the prosecution.

In a stunning turn of events, Justice Curtis Farber dropped the charges faced by rare-books dealer Glenn Horowitz, ex-Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator Craig Inciardi and memorabilia seller Edward Kosinki — finding that Henley “manipulated” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office by failing to turn over 6,000 pages of key evidence until midway through the trial.

Henley and his lawyers tried to weaponize their attorney-client privilege to “hide information that they believed would be damaging,” Farber said at a hearing in Manhattan Supreme Court on March 6.

Eagles co-founder Don Henley on Monday candidly recounted the cocaine-fueled night when he was busted with a 16-year-old prostitute at his Los Angeles home — calling it a “regret” he still lives with more than four decades later as he took the stand in Manhattan court.

While taking the stand, the 76-year-old Henley was asked about his 1980 arrest shortly after the band broke up.

Henley admitted the breakup made him depressed, prompting him to call a “madam” to provide him with “some company.”

Among those was an underage prostitute who suffered a seizure after a night of coke-fueled commiserating , he admitted.

“I wanted to forget about everything that was happening with the band,” Henley said. “I made a poor decision which I regret to this day. I’ve had to live with it for 44 years. I’m still living with it today in this courtroom.”

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The Eagles performing "Hotel California" last April at Newark's Prudential Center. The band is reportedly playing in Las Vega's flashy Sphere later this year. Al Mannarino | For NJ Advance Media

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The Eagles have reportedly agreed to a residency at James Dolan’s $2.3 billion music venue The Sphere in Las Vegas after their “Long Goodbye” tour , which ends in the Netherlands and was originally touted as the band’s final tour, according to The New York Post .

The band’s frontman Don Henley will be joined by Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit for 10 weekends beginning in September through December though the total number of shows and terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, sources close to the situation told The Post.

The Post reported that a spokesperson for The Sphere did not comment on any artists who will be performing at the venue unless it has already been announced.

Dolan has reportedly been courting the Eagles since last year. Meanwhile, Dead & Company were originally scheduled to play 24 shows at the spherical theater from May to July, but extended their stay by another 10 dates through the end of August, according to sources.

There were initial reports that Dolan attempted to bring Beyoncé to The Sphere though plans for that have since stalled.

The first band to play at The Sphere was U2 with their last show earlier this month.

The Eagles stopped in Newark’s Prudential Center last April for its “Hotel California” April, while it performed at he same venue for its “Long Goodbye” tour last September.

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Eagles Announce Long Goodbye Tour: ‘The Time Has Come for Us to Close the Circle’

The 13 initial dates begin in fall 2023, with additional dates taking them into 2025 to be announced.

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The Eagles are giving you one last chance to dance to remember.

Today, the band announced their final run after more than five decades of sold-out tours consisting of over 1,000 concerts and 15 million tickets. The Long Goodbye Final Tour — which launches September 7 at Madison Square Garden in New York City — will begin with 13 initial shows throughout September, October, and November across the United States.

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“The official farewell tour is currently in the planning stages,” The Eagles shared in a statement, hinting at many more dates to come. “We want to give all our fans a chance to see us on this final round. So, scheduling information will be released as dates are set. The difficulties of booking venues for multiple nights may require us to return to certain cities, depending on demand. But, we hope to see as many of you as we can, before we finish up.”

Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, plan to perform as many shows as their audience demands, potentially continuing all the way through 2025.

Over 52 years, The Eagles wrote, the band “[kept] the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds.” They continued, “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed. But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.”

Steely Dan will be joining The Eagles on these historic shows, commemorating their own 50-plus-year career.

“Most importantly, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for embracing this band and its music,” the band said. “At the end of the day, you are the reason we have been able to carry on for over five decades. This is our swan song, but the music goes on and on.”

Presale tickets and VIP packages will be available starting July 12 for all announced shows. General on-sale starts July 14 at 10am local time. Learn more at Ticketmaster.

The Eagles The Long Goodbye Tour Dates

Thursday, September 7 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden Monday, September 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden Saturday, September 16 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Wednesday, September 20 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena Thursday, October 5 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Monday, October 9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Friday, October 13 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Tuesday, October 17 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Thursday, November 2 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Tuesday, November 7 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Thursday, November 9 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena Tuesday, November 14 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arenanergy Center

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U2 just finished their historic residency at the newest concert venue in Las Vegas, the Sphere. Two other rock bands are scheduled to take over from the Irish favorites in the coming months, but what’s to come after that? According to one report, another one of the most successful and beloved rock outfits in history may have signed on to headline their own run of shows at the high-tech space.

According to the New York Post , The Eagles are heading to the Sphere for their own residency. Their stretch will reportedly begin in the fall and run into the end of 2024.

The outlet reports that the Eagles’ residency will begin in September, months after they finish their The Long Goodbye Tour. The band announced the trek in July 2023, and they have been saying ever since that it will be their last. At the moment, the group’s website only has dates scheduled into this coming June.

The New York Post reports that the Eagles’ Sphere residency will take place over 10 weekends. It is currently expected to end in December, or at least that’s how things look at the moment. U2 extended their run with multiple dates, making it a two-year affair.

The Sphere is still brand new, and it’s perhaps the most exciting concert space in the U.S. for major acts. The 20,000-set venue was inaugurated by U2, whose U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere residency was a massive commercial and critical success. The run ended up including 40 shows and playing to more than 600,000 people before it finished earlier this month.

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In April, Phish will become the second musical act to headline a show at the Sphere. The jam band is scheduled for just four shows, at least at the time being. About a month later, Dead & Company, a Grateful Dead spinoff group, will take over. Their Dead Forever Live at Sphere residency is slated to begin in mid-May and continue into mid-July.

Neither representatives for the Eagles or The Sphere had confirmed the news to the New York Post , but the report is tantalizing. The band makes perfect sense for the venue, looking at the others that have been booked there, and a residency would surely make the group a huge sum of money.

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The Eagles are the Latest Band Announced for a Las Vegas Sphere Residency

T he Eagles are going to play the Las Vegas Sphere next, following residencies by Phish and Dead & Company. According to a report from the New York Post, the band has allegedly booked 10 weekends between September and December, though the official number of shows is unknown. They are currently finishing their supposed final tour, which concludes on June 15.

U2 recently closed their 40-date residency on March 2 with shows featuring some special guests, such as drummer and founding member Larry Mullen Jr. He was left out of the residency as he recovered from neck surgery. However, he appeared to watch the final shows and support his band.

Next up at the Sphere is Phish, who announced their dates in November 2023. The band is setting up for four Spring 2024 dates, promising “completely unique setlists and visuals” on every night of their residency. Phish will take over the venue on April 19 to 21, and have promised fans to never play the same show twice. Their legendary trippiness paired with the immersive experience at the Sphere will surely delight fans.

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The Eagles Join U2, Phish, and Dead & Company as the Next Keepers of the Sphere

After Phish, the Sphere is hosting the John Mayer-led Grateful Dead tribute band Dead & Company. The band was initially booked for 18 shows over six weekends from May to June, then extended the residency into July as well, adding two more weekends.

According to the Post , there have been talks to get Beyoncé at the Sphere, even taking multiple tours of the venue. However, Sphere owner James Dolan seems reluctant to shell out millions in order to get the venue Bey ready, according to sources. Fans seem to be itching for a Beyoncé residency at the state-of-the-art venue, as she hit second in a survey asking for the most wanted artists at the Sphere. Number one most wanted was, of course, Lady Gaga, who has already proved that she can put on a great residency show.

As far as the Eagles go, Don Henley has recently been released from his court duties , as the case over stolen lyric sheets was promptly dropped around March 6. According to Judge Curtis Faber, there was a “basic confrontation violation,” meaning that information was allegedly withheld or obfuscated. District Attorney Aaron Ginandes wrote a letter to the judge asking for the case to be dismissed, and the judge complied.

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'Tush Push' rule change: NFL will not propose banning controversial play for 2024 season

The eagles have caused a stir with their high level of success.

The "Tush Push" is here to stay ... at least for the 2024 season. NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent has confirmed that the controversial play will remain a legal play this season, via ESPN . Vincent added that there will not be a proposal presented this offseason that would attempt to ban the play. 

While there isn't a strong push to ban it, the NFL will continue to monitor the play, according to CBS Sports lead  NFL  insider Jonathan Jones. 

The "Tush Push" has become the NFL's most scrutinized play over the past two seasons. The play rose to fame in 2022 after becoming an integral part of the Philadelphia Eagles  offense. The play helped the Eagles reach the Super Bowl that season while aiding in Jalen Hurts ' setting a new quarterback record by running for 15 regular-season touchdowns. He had an additional three touchdown runs during the Eagles' Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs . 

The league's current stance on the "Tush Push" differs from reports this past December that commissioner Roger Goodell wanted it out of the game . It appears that is no longer the case. 

There are two reasons why the play has received push back. The play isn't safe as it often creates a pile, which increases the chances of injury. Many feel the play also gives the offense an unfair advantage as offensive players can push the quarterback forward. The Eagles had a 93.5% success rate running the play in 2022 and a 90% success rate in 2023, according to The Athletic . 

While it has its detractors, the "Tush Push" will remain in the NFL in 2024, and it's up to the league's 32 defensive coordinators to come up with a way to stop it. 

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In Russia, Fingers Point Anywhere but at ISIS for Concert Hall Attack

Russian state media pushed the idea that Ukraine was the obvious culprit, but at least three of the four suspects charged on Sunday are from the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan.

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By Ivan Nechepurenko ,  Paul Sonne and Kayla Guo

Bodies were recovered, flowers were laid and fingers were pointed on Sunday as competing narratives took shape over who was behind the terrorist attack on a Russian concert hall where at least 137 people out to enjoy an evening of music were killed.

President Vladimir V. Putin has hinted that Ukraine was behind the Friday night attack. He stopped short of accusing Kyiv directly, but on Sunday, some of his allies showed no such compunction.

American officials have said that the attack appeared to be the work of an offshoot of the Islamic State, and that there is no evidence connecting Kyiv to it. But many Russian nationalist commentators and ultraconservative hawks are pushing the idea that Ukraine is the obvious culprit.

A pro-Kremlin analyst who is a regular on Russian state television, Sergei A. Markov, wrote in a post on Telegram that the Kremlin must work at isolating the Ukrainian leadership by “connecting the terrorist act not with ISIS but with the Ukrainian government as much as possible.”

Russian state news outlets barely mentioned that ISIS itself claimed that it was responsible for the attack at Crocus City Hall, a concert venue in the outskirts of Moscow. The ISIS offshoot U.S. officials believe was tied to the attack, the Islamic State Khorasan , which is known as ISIS-K, has been active in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

Late Sunday, four men who appeared to have been badly beaten appeared in a Russian courtroom and were charged with committing a terrorist attack.

Three of the men told the court they were from Tajikistan, and according to Russian news outlets, the fourth suspect is, too. The Islamic State has attracted thousands of adherents from countries in Central Asia, including Tajikistan.

All four suspects had visible bruising, and one had bandages on his head. Another had to be wheeled in and out of the courtroom. Videos purporting to show the men being brutalized while under interrogation have been circulating widely on Russian social media.

On Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria V. Zakharova, said that the West was pointing at ISIS-K to shift the blame away from Ukraine. Russia has not presented any evidence of Ukraine’s involvement, and Ukrainian officials have dismissed the accusations.

So has the Biden administration.

“There is no, whatsoever, any evidence — and, in fact, what we know to be the case is that ISIS-K is actually by all accounts responsible for what happened,” Vice President Kamala Harris said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.”

The reactions to the attack reflect in part the state of anxiety that Russia has been living in since its forces invaded Ukraine.

For the past two years, propaganda outlets have been competing to advance one narrative, conspiracy theory or bit of speculation after another, and now some analysts and Kremlin critics say that Mr. Putin might falsely pin the attack on Kyiv to justify another escalation in his war.

On Saturday, Mr. Putin pledged to punish the perpetrators — “whoever they may be, whoever may have sent them.” He made no mention of ISIS-K.

Russia was observing a national day of mourning on Sunday for victims of the fiery attack.

Under a gray sky, stunned Russians came to lay flowers and light candles at a memorial set up outside the concert hall. Scores of people waited in a long line for their turn, many clutching red bouquets, as work continued inside the hall to dismantle the remains of the stage. Flags were lowered to half-staff at buildings across the country, and state media released a video of Mr. Putin lighting a memorial candle in a church.

A top Russian law-enforcement body, the Investigative Committee, said Sunday that 137 bodies had been recovered from the charred premises, including those of three children. It said that 62 victims had been identified so far and that genetic testing was underway to identify the rest. Many of the more than 100 people wounded in the attack were in critical condition.

The names of the men described as the four main suspects were released as they were brought into court to be charged. A court spokesman identified them as Dalerjon Mirzoyev, 32; Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, 30; Shamsidin Fariduni, 25; and Muhammadsobir Fayzov, 19.

In a Russia shaken by the worst terrorist attack to hit it in more than two decades, it was not just Ukraine that was coming under scrutiny . Some commentators did criticize Russian security services for failing to prevent the tragedy, and there were open questions about whether Russia had adequately followed up on a warning from the United States about the threat of an attack.

Conspiracy theories abounded.

Hard-line anti-Kremlin activists, speaking from abroad, speculated that the Russian state could have orchestrated the attack so that it could blame Ukraine or further tighten the screws of repression inside the country.

Some lawmakers in Parliament were already arguing that the government needed to get tough on migrants. Lawmakers also pledged to discuss whether capital punishment should be introduced in Russia.

Aleksei Venediktov, a Russian journalist and commentator and the former editor of the influential Ekho Moskvy radio station, said that “different political forces are starting to use” the attack. “The Kremlin, most of all,” he said in an interview broadcast on YouTube. “But others too, who say that it was all organized by the Kremlin.”

Some nationalist activists said that disorientation could have been the attackers’ ultimate goal.

Yegor S. Kholmogorov, a Russian nationalist commentator, wrote in his blog on the Telegram messaging app that Russian society was “strongly united by the war and President Vladimir V. Putin’s victory in the election” before the attack. Now, he lamented, Russia has turned into a “society that is split.”

As Russia mourned, the war in Ukraine carried on.

Ukraine’s air force said it had shot down 43 out of 57 Russian missiles and drones launched overnight against different parts of the country. And Ukraine’s military said it had struck two large landing ships that were part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. There was no immediate comment from Russia military officials.

Neil MacFarquhar and Matthew Mpoke Bigg contributed reporting.

Ivan Nechepurenko covers Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the countries of the Caucasus, and Central Asia. He is based in Moscow. More about Ivan Nechepurenko

Paul Sonne is an international correspondent, focusing on Russia and the varied impacts of President Vladimir V. Putin’s domestic and foreign policies, with a focus on the war against Ukraine. More about Paul Sonne

Kayla Guo covers Congress for The New York Times as the 2023-24 reporting fellow based in Washington. More about Kayla Guo

Moscow terror attack explained with maps and graphics

France agrees with the U.S. that intelligence indicates Islamic State was responsible for an attack on a concert hall Friday outside Moscow in which at least 137 people were killed, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday.

At least 182 people were injured in the attack. Russia continues to suggest , without evidence, that Ukraine is to blame, an accusation Ukrainian officials deny .

President Vladimir Putin  has not publicly mentioned the Islamist militant group in connection with the attackers, who he said had been trying to escape to Ukraine.

Four men appeared in a Moscow court Saturday and were charged with terrorism in the concert hall attack. At least one was put into custody for two months pending trial. The suspects appeared to be injured.

Read more: Moscow concert survivors describe nightmare of fear and death .

Islamic State, the militant group that once sought control over swaths of Iraq and Syria, claimed responsibility for the attack, the group's Telegram channel said, according to Reuters.

At least four gunman wearing camouflage and combat vests entered the music hall and began shooting at spectators during a performance, Reuters said. They used a flammable liquid to set fire to the hall, a Russian investigative committee said.

They fired directly through the glass doors of the main entrance, shooting at anyone in their path, Reuters reported.

After shooting people at the entrance, the gunmen made their way into the hall itself as hundreds of people were taking their seats for the concert which had been sold out, Reuters said.

The gunmen set fire to the building. The roof collapsed and hundreds of firefighters battled for hours to contain the blaze which gutted the entire hall, Reuters reported.

Here is what we know of the events leading up to the attack:

Thursday, March 7: The U.S. Embassy in Moscow warns American citizens to avoid concert venues . "The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to avoid large gatherings over the next 48 hours," the advisory says.

U.S. officials "also shared this information with Russian authorities in accordance with its longstanding ‘duty to warn’ policy," said Adrienne Watson, White House National Security Council spokeswoman on Friday.

Sunday, March 17: Putin wins Russia presidential election.

Tuesday, March 19: Putin dismisses U.S. warning of attack as “outright blackmail and the intention to intimidate and destabilize our society.”

Friday, March 22: Gunmen open fire at Crocus City Hall building, an entertainment complex in Moscow.

The men arrived at about 7:40 p.m. in a minivan. Witnesses said they jumped out of the back door and headed towards the entrance with their weapons, Reuters reported.

Saturday, March 22: The Russian Federal Security Service (FBS) says four people who directly participated and seven others have been arrested in the attack.

Sunday, March 23: Four men arrested for the attack appear in a Moscow court. They are identified as citizens of Tajikistan , according to TASS, the state news agency.

Monday, March 24: France joins the U.S. in saying intelligence shows the Islamic State was responsible for the attack.

Suspects appeared to be tortured

In their court appearance, the suspects appeared to have been tortured, Reuters reported .

Dalerdzhon Mirzoyev, leaned against the glass cage as the terrorism charge was read.

Saidakrami Rachabalizoda, his ear in bandages, remained sitting.

Muhammadsobir Fayzov, appeared in hospital clothes and a medical chair, his face covered in cuts.

Unverified videos of the suspects' interrogations circulated on social media, Reuters said.

Contributing: Shawn J. Sullivan and Javier Zarracina.

At 43, Aaron Baddeley hopes to still soar as eagles do

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PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Sometimes you follow golf’s hard numbers, diving head first into all the data you can find. Other times, it can be far wiser just to listen to a little well-meaning advice from your wife.

Aaron Baddeley’s scoring numbers on par 5s last season were abysmal: He ranked 156 th on the PGA TOUR on the holes where many of his peers do their damage. Sure, it caught his attention, but he didn’t quite know the reason for his struggles. Was he missing too many fairways on those holes? Was he taking on too much risk in going for the greens in two and playing the par 5s too aggressively?

Rachelle Baddeley isn’t a golfer, but she certainly is an interested witness to many of her husband’s rounds. She offered him her two cents on the matter, an observation from afar.

“It seems that when you ‘press it’ – going for the green on par 5s in two – it doesn’t work out that well,” she told him. “When you lay it up and use your wedges ... well, it just seems to work out better.”

At this point, Baddeley is telling a reporter this story and nodding his head in affirmation. Sage advice, indeed. He had just finished off a round of 4-under 67 at the Valspar Championship that was posted on the strength of how effectively he’d played the par-5 holes at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course. Baddeley made two eagles and two birdies on them at Copperhead, playing those holes in 6-under.

It was the fourth time in his career that Baddeley, a four-time PGA TOUR winner, had made two eagles in a single round. But 6-under? Could the 43-year-old Baddeley remember a time he’d ever done that previously in his 21-year PGA TOUR career?

He didn’t have to think for long. “Um, probably never,” he said.

Baddeley’s early 67 put him in good shape through 18 holes at the Valspar Championship, one off Adam Svensson’s early lead and three-back of afternoon leader Kevin Streelman. His usually steady short game was there to bail him out when his sometimes erratic ball-striking reared its head. He missed eight greens on a day when the Copperhead was giving up some scores, and saved par on six of those holes.

Baddeley would have collected two beautiful crystal goblets had he made those eagles at Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters. At Valspar, he walked away with a heart filled with satisfaction. On the 600-yard fifth hole, he laid up to 69 yards – probably a little closer than he wanted, frankly – but lofted a soft wedge that pitched, rolled to the hole and vanished for eagle. He knew the shot was good the moment his ball left the club.

“It’s perfect,” he said to his caddie, watching the ball in flight. It was.

Aaron Baddeley holes out for eagle at Valspar

A double bogey at the par-4 seventh was a temporary setback – he drove it poorly, his tee shot finding trees just 207 yards off the tee and tumbling into the right rough – but got one shot back at the par-5 11 th (18-foot birdie putt) and saved some late magic for the 579-yard 14 th . He had about 270 yards to the front edge on his approach, and ripped a 3-wood that bounced up to 8 feet from the hole. The PGA TOUR’s leader in Strokes Gained: Putting – Baddeley always has been able to roll his rock – buried the eagle attempt. A bogey at 18 left him with 67.

“It feels like the game is sort of right about there,” said Baddeley, who rolled into Valspar coming off recent top-25 finishes at the Mexico Open at Vidanta and Puerto Rico Open.

“Just need a little something just to kick it over the edge. Hopefully, today’s round will be a nice little start for that.”

Baddeley started appearing in PGA TOUR events before the turn of the century after winning the first of his two Australian Open titles (1999 and 2000) as an amateur. So he has been at this a while, even if he still appears quite youthful, his long hair covering his shoulders.

Baddeley missed the cut at THE PLAYERS Championship last week, but stayed in Ponte Vedra Beach and celebrated his 43 rd birthday with the family on Sunday. You know when the Baddeleys are in town. On weeks he misses cuts, he has no trouble straying busy. He and Rachelle have six children, ages 4-15. The two oldest are girls; the four youngest are all boys, and they love to play golf. So right about the time Scottie Scheffler and others were heading out for the final round at TPC Sawgrass, the Baddeleys first ventured to TopGolf, and then stopped off and enjoyed lunch at their favorite spot in town, TacoLu. From there, Baddeley drove to the airport and put the family on the plane to fly home, and soon he headed off toward the Valspar. Back to work.

He has been at this a long, long time, and with all those kids at home, you’d think by now he might have had enough of the road life, and more than enough of the grind. Fortunately, he still carries the fire not only to compete, but to play well. Having not won in nearly eight years, he longs to win again before he is done, and fully believes it’s possible.

“There is definitely a love for the game. There’s a love for wanting to do well,” Baddeley says in a quiet moment after his round. “I don’t feel like, ‘Oh, I have to go practice today.’ If anything, it’s the opposite. With my boys playing, we often practice together, or have putting competitions. I feel there’s a lot of pressure there – I mean, you can’t lose to your kids.”

Valspar marks Baddeley’s 510 th career start (he has $23.6 million in career earnings) and his eighth start of 2024. He is asked about that young Australian teenage amateur who showed up to Bay Hill Club & Lodge all those years ago at the invitation of the tournament host, Arnold Palmer, who loved talented young ams in his field. Baddeley could putt the lights out, even then, and had a great future ahead of him. Just being out on TOUR in his early 40s is an accomplishment, given that there are impressive new power players showing up out of the college assembly line just about every week.

Has he accomplished what he set out to as a golfer?

“To be honest, no,” Baddeley says. “I feel like only winning four times (on the PGA TOUR) ... I would say no. Up to this point, I would say that I’ve underachieved.

“These next bunch of years will be key to really press on and try to achieve some of those goals that I’ve always wanted to achieve. That’s what I’m still working hard to do. I definitely still feel that I have the game to do that.”

There was lots of daylight left in his Thursday, and Baddeley holds onto hope that this day, this special, two-eagle day, can be the start of something good.