Author: Michael

Tiger Woods catches a ball in the practice area during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. | Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images
Tiger Woods was seen without a walking boot at a junior golf tournament last weekend, signaling a potential comeback in 2024 is possible.
Tiger Woods has battled injuries for the better part of a decade.
Add his life-threatening car accident in 2021 into the mix, and it is amazing that Woods can still walk, let alone play golf.

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The Dolphins had a significant injury scare in practice this week, as wide receiver Jaylen Waddle went down with an injury to his midsection. However, it appears that the third-year wideout will be “fine” and avoided a much more serious injury.
After Miami’s preseason game vs. the Falcons on Friday, coach Mike McDaniel explained that Waddle’s offseason has been strong-enough where he can take some time to heal.
“He’s banked enough quality reps that I’m not really worried about his participation within the offense,” McDaniel said.

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Former NFL cornerback and current Commanders broadcaster Fred Smoot was arrested in Virginia on Thursday over lack of payment for child support.
Smoot turned himself into the Loudon Center Adult Detention Center where he remained until Friday. He was not part of his typical Commanders postgame coverage last night after their 17-15 victory over the Browns. Former Commanders tight end Doc Walker filled in for him.
Former Washington Commanders cornerback and broadcaster Fred Smoot was arrested over failure to pay child support.

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Oregon infielder Paige Sinicki reacted just like so many others when the news of Oregon and Washington’s move to the Pac-12 was formally announced. After a back-and-forth, on again off again week, she woke up on the morning of Aug. 4 thinking it wasn’t going to happen, only for the news to come down late in the afternoon while she was sitting on her couch.
“It was pretty emotional at first hearing the news of the Pac-12 just because of the history it has and the presence it has with softball,” Sinicki says. “I’ve been committed to playing in the Pac-12 since I was 13.

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Harold Varner III during day two of the LIV Golf Invitational – Greenbrier at The Old White Course on August 05, 2023, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. | Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images
Harold Varner III joined LIV Golf for the increased paydays. Now he made a revelation that will irk PGA Tour stars.
Harold Varner III left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf because of the vast financial opportunity the Saudi-backed tour could provide him and his family.
He has admitted this repeatedly since joining LIV, so this is not a new development.

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The Mick is still shining.
The Yankees No. 7 great could be adding another win to his legendary career, but this time it’s not on the playing field.
According to Heritage Auctions, a game-worn 1958 home Mantle jersey could become the most expensive baseball jersey ever. Mantle wore the jersey multiple times throughout that season, including on Opening Day as well as that year’s Home Run Derby.
1958 Mickey Mantle jersey up for auction at Heritage Auctions (HA.com)
1958 Mickey Mantle jersey up for auction at Heritage Auctions (HA.

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On an eight-hour flight to London last season, Russell Wilson told reporters that he spent four hours of the international plane ride doing high knees and other physical exercise up-and-down the aisle to rehab a hamstring pull.
Wilson was doing everything in his power to get his body ready to play, but the revelation to reporters became quite the internet meme.
Speaking of internet memes, let’s fast-forward to Friday night. The Broncos faced off against the Cardinals to kick off preseason action.

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Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who joined the Heisman fraternity as a redshirt freshman in 2012 when he won the award in stellar fashion, believes that former USC running back Reggie Bush should have his vacated Heisman returned and recognized.
“There is nothing I want to see more than for Reggie to get his Heisman back,” Manziel posted on social media on Friday. “I think what the NCAA did in that situation is complete bulls—. He is one of the best college football players in history and deserves to be on that stage with us every year.

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The Arizona Cardinals grabbed a pair of wins to open the 2023 slate Friday night — and both came against the Denver Broncos and insufferable Russell Wilson.
And, just like that, football is officially BACK!
It may only be preseason, but buddy, give someone over at the Cardinals’ social media team a damn raise TODAY.
Safe travels, Russ!

safe travels @Broncos pic.twitter.com/Dd8cvZvhTB
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 12, 2023

Intolerable Russell Wilson is still intolerable in 2023
My God. What a tweet (post?).

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