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Eminem Confirmed as Special Guest for Terence Crawford’s August Fight

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Eminem just added another performance to his schedule, and this time, he’s stepping into the ring (almost).

Boxing legend Terence Crawford is throwing down for the WBO 154lbs title against Israil Madrimov on August 3 in Los Angeles, and Eminem is joining the festivities.

The entire fight card has been announced, and Shady’s name is shining bright as a special guest performer. This isn’t Eminem’s first foray into the boxing world. He famously walked Crawford out to his last fight against Errol Spence and flew into Saudi Arabia to witness the Fury vs Ngannou showdown the previous year. Marshall’s passion for the sport is no secret.

This is the second confirmed Eminem performance this summer, following the news of his appearance at the Formula 1 race in October in Texas. Looks like Shady’s got a busy schedule, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

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Tim Bradley Has No Doubt Who Wins Terence Crawford-Floyd Mayweather: “I’m Telling You!”

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Hall of Famer Tim Bradley has an extremely confident pick for a prime versus prime fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Terence Crawford.

‘Bud’ Crawford became two-time undisputed last year with an impressive stoppage of previously undefeated Errol Spence Jr. He will now make the move to 154 to challenge for two belts against Israil Madrimov on August 3.

Mayweather won 15 world title in four different weight classes. Almost defensively flawless, ‘Money’ changed the landscape of boxing and was the most successful pay-per-view star the sport has ever seen.

Since the pair crossed over weight classes, there’s no doubt that a fantasy fight is high on the lists of fans who like to play cross-generational matchmaking.

Speaking to FightHype, Bradley backed Crawford and gave his reason

“I talked about this years ago, everybody thought I was crazy. Probably five or six years ago I talked about Crawford and Mayweather. And I will say this again, Terence Crawford would beat a prime Mayweather … Yes it would be a competitive fight, but Crawford [is a] master thinker just like Floyd.

The advantage that Floyd has is that he has great defence. The advantage that Crawford has is that he can not only fight orthodox, he can also fight southpaw. He’s versatile. We all know that Floyd don’t like to fight southpaws. Yes he’s been beaten some good southpaws, but a lot of these guys gave him some issues.

What happens when you have a guy that’s just as smart as you are and able to make adjustments like Crawford? Come on man, I’m telling y’all! A guy that can hurt you with either hand, powerful, strong, quick. A guy can fight you in the pocket. A guy that knows how to execute that Philly shell. He knows how to bust through that. Trust me. He knows.”

After Crawford looks for success in a fourth weight class – a fight Bradley of course backs him to win – he’s expected to continue calling out a former Mayweather opponent in Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez.

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Toney ‘crucifies’ Canelo: Crawford won’t just beat him, he’ll knock him out

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Toney ‘crucifies’ Canelo: Crawford won’t just beat him, he’ll knock him out

While Saudi Arabia and its ‘petrodollars’ are clamoring to have the star fight that everyone wants, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, former world champion James Toney appeared on the scene and gave his blunt verdict on the possible winner of that fight.

The Saudis, through Turki Alalshikh, the highest authority in the Arab country in charge of training festivals, has set his eye on Crawford after he defeated Errol Spencer Jr at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise (Nevada, United States) in July 2023.

Since then, the objective of the Asian leader has been to link him with Canelo Alvarez to get the fight to Saudi Arabia by the end of this year or early 2025.

Toney does not back Canelo

Beyond this business desire, the one who came out to give his verdict on the future fight between these huge names was the former champion James Toney, who predicted the worst for the Mexican if he enters the ring with the American.

Toney was interviewed by ‘ES NEWS’ and he did not mince his words and said that Crawford will not only beat Canelo, but will beat him by knockout.

Another who spoke along the same lines was another former champion, Tim Bradley, who expressed the same opinion as Toney and said: “Crawford beats anyone he gets in the ring with. Anybody. Nobody beats Terence.”

Before that supposed fight, Crawford has a bout against Israel Madrimov coming up, in which the WBA and WBO super welterweight titles will be at stake. The fight will be on August 3 in Los Angeles

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Simone Biles shows deep connection with Jonathan Owens through heartfelt message

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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are setting new standards for couple goals with their unwavering support and affection for each other. For Biles, having Owens nearby is a constant source of happiness, as their connection deepened even further when he moved to Chicago to join the Bears, following his tenure with the Green Bay Packers.

Biles was overjoyed by the move, as it meant more opportunities to spend time together. In a recent Instagram story, Biles shared a sweet video of her holding Jonathan’s hand as they strolled down the street. Accompanying the video was a heartfelt message that resonated with many.

“I’ll always be a husband’s girl…” she wrote, expressing how he is not just her partner but her unwavering support system.

She highlighted his constant presence and support in her life, making it clear that their bond is incredibly strong.

“When I’m sad, I want my husband,” reads the caption.

“If I’m anxious, he’s my calm. Stressed out – I need him next to me. If I’m sick, he’s the one taking care of me.

Preparing for the Olympics

Biles continues her journey toward a third Olympic Games. The seven-time Olympic medalist recently won the all-around title at the Core Hydration Classic.

Biles secured a record-extending ninth all-around national title at the US Gymnastics Championships on Sunday, showcasing her readiness for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

She finished with a combined score of 119.750, with Skye Blakely in second place and Kayla DiCello in third. Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

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Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin Odds: Tank Remains Lightweight King?

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The Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin odds provide another betting opportunity in a very exciting year for the sport! The best boxing betting sites offer lines on the bout that will take place on June 15 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The WBA lightweight champion will put his title on the line against Martin in a highly anticipated showdown. Davis retained his belt with a KO victory over Ryan Garcia last April. Will Martin have a different result against the champ?

Below, check out the latest odds, analysis, and Davis vs. Martin prediction!

Davis (-680) is a massive favorite to defeat Martin and retain his lightweight championship. Unbeaten in 29 career fights, the challenge will attempt to deal the champion his first loss!

As a -680 betting favorite, the Davis vs. Martin betting odds imply a win probability of 87.2% in favor of “Tank”. Currently, the method of victory odds are not on the board. If you like Davis to win, it might be worth waiting for prices on how he’ll win the fight.

You can find up-to-date odds on Davis vs. Martin at BetUS by navigating to Sportsbook > Boxing > Fight Lines > Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin.

Although Martin is a heavy underdog, he has a slight reach and a three-inch height advantage. Bettors do not believe Martin’s physical attributes will be enough, though.

Davis has proven time and time again that his small stature packs a lot of power. He’s tough to hit and hits hard. Martin hasn’t faced a boxer of Davis’ ability in the past, so he’s somewhat of an unknown commodity at this level.

It’s a step up in class, but he deserves this spot after winning 18 fights. We’ll only know until Martin steps into the ring with Davis, which presents a huge opportunity for his career.

Gervonta Davis (-680)

Davis is the fastest boxer that Martin will see in his career. He’s incredibly quick and agile, everything you would expect from an elite lightweight boxer. In addition to his agility, Davis has uncanny power for a fighter of his size.

By now everyone knows how hard Davis can hit, but it still catches opponents by surprise. There isn’t another fighter in the lightweight division who punches as hard as Davis. Additionally, the champ is a smarter boxer than he gets credit for sometimes

He is aggressive but picks his spots well and doesn’t throw recklessly. While Davis may play the earlier rounds safely, he is simply acquiring information about his opponent for a KO in the later stages of the fight.

Davis has knocked out 27 of the 29 fighters he’s beaten in his career! The 29-year-old’s defense has also resulted in avoiding getting KO’d himself. He has above-average head movement and is difficult to hurt.

Frank Martin (+455)

Martin hasn’t fought against a boxer of Davis’ caliber. However, he’s done everything thrown in his direction. Now, it’s time to prove himself against the class of the lightweight division.

Martin is a slick fighter with decent power. He shines with his athleticism, though. Equipped with an IQ better than most in the lightweight division, I expect him to use his head to stay away from a Davis KO in the early rounds.

To pull off the upset, Martin will have to gamble and take chances. He doesn’t match Davis’ abilities outside of a strong inside game. Martin can’t win this fight in the mid-range but has a case for an upset if he can manage to get inside.

While he may be bigger than “Tank”, Martin doesn’t tower over Davis. That would have benefited him greatly, but the size difference isn’t substantial enough to afford him a sizable advantage.

Nevertheless, Martin is athletic and has a chin to fend off Davis through the first eight or nine rounds. Things will get interesting for Martin afterward.

To pull off the upset, Martin will have to gamble and take chances. He doesn’t match Davis’ abilities outside of a strong inside game. Martin can’t win this fight in the mid-range but has a case for an upset if he can manage to get inside.

While he may be bigger than “Tank”, Martin doesn’t tower over Davis. That would have benefited him greatly, but the size difference isn’t substantial enough to afford him a sizable advantage.

Nevertheless, Martin is athletic and has a chin to fend off Davis through the first eight or nine rounds. Things will get interesting for Martin afterward.

Recent Performances & Form

Davis opened his professional boxing career in 2013 and has yet to lose a bout. His latest win over Ryan Garcia didn’t look like much at the time, but Garcia’s win over Devin Haney changed the dynamics.

Garcia may be stripped of his win due to PED use, but it was nevertheless a solid showing by Davis. “Tank” put him on his back in Round 2 and Round 7, ultimately ending the fight with a vicious body shot.

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Boxing schedule for 2024: Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin; Teofimo Lopez, Shakur Stevenson returns on tap

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The biggest fight of 2024 is now in the rear-view after Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. The fight was another in the long list of massive showdowns that boxing has produced over the past few years.

A rematch between Usyk and Fury is now on the books, with the clash set for Dec. 21. The fight will again be held in Saudi Arabia, which has become the new home of the biggest fights in the sport.

The next “big name” set for action in the coming weeks is Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of boxing’s biggest stars and most talented fighters. The heavy-hitting Davis is set to defend his WBA lightweight title against talented boxer Frank Martin on June 15 in Las Vegas. There are plenty of intriguing options for Davis in the future but he’ll have to come through with the win against Martin to maintain leverage in future negotiations for bigger fights.

In a strange pairing that will intrigue a different audience, former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will meet in the boxing ring on July 6, a spiritual successor to their ceremonial BMF championship fight at UFC 244 in 2019.

 

Also set for the summer was one of the strangest, yet most intriguing fights on the boxing calendar, former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was set return to the boxing ring at age 58 against social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, on Netflix on July 20. Unfortunately, a medical issue for Tyson has forced the fight to be postponed with a new date still to be announced.

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Gervonta Davis Says He’ll Whoop All Comers But One Bitter Rival Will Be ‘Slaughtered

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Gervonta Davis is one of boxing’s biggest names and one of few true pay-per-view stars, which is why he is not short on confidence when speaking about his own abilities in the ring.

Baltimore banger Davis has very much backed up the huge potential he showed early in his career with increasingly impressive performances against ever-better opponents.

One of his early coming-out parties was an impressive one-shot stoppage win over Leo Santa Cruz, and then last April he took things up to another level with a early finish against Ryan Garcia that came via a body shot.

Garcia has since gone on to beat two weight-world champion Devin Haney – although the victory is current shrouded in controversy due to a failed doping test – which has only seen ‘Tank’s stock rise once more.

Following a time out of the ring due to legal and personal issues, ‘Tank’ is back in action this month against Frank Martin when he will defend the WBA belt he’s held since being upgraded to full champion when Haney vacated and moved up to super-lightweight.

One of his early coming-out parties was an impressive one-shot stoppage win over Leo Santa Cruz, and then last April he took things up to another level with a early finish against Ryan Garcia that came via a body shot.

Ahead of that bout, Davis was asked by ES News about how he would fair against several of his peers. He claimed he would ‘ass whoop’ Teofimo Lopez, Frank Martin and Ryan Garcia, would ‘spank’ his former mentor Floyd Mayweather and a fight with former welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr would be a ‘headlock.’

When asked about Shakur Stevenson, with whom he has been linked many times in recent years and has an increasingly savage war of words, he took things up a notch.

“A slaughter match.”

 

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Jack Nicklaus on Tiger Woods: “I don’t mean this in a nasty way”

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Jack Nicklaus has seen it all and done it all. 

Just where do you begin picking out the best moment from his illustrious career?

At least that was one question posed to the Golden Bear in his annual news conference ahead of the 2024 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village. Nicklaus, now 84 years old, had a clear answer in his mind.

And that was meeting his wife and mother of his five children, Barbara, in college. Had he not, he’s sure that he wouldn’t have had the hall of fame career that saw him collect 18 major titles and 73 PGA Tour wins. The couple wed in 1960.

“That set the tone of my career,” Nicklaus said of meeting Barbara, who was a nursing student.

“Not everybody gets the right partner. And I had somebody who loved me, cared for me, supported me, and you know, that was really important.

 

“So that was a big thing to me. I don’t know that anything that was anymore important than that to me.

“And then of course obviously we have five children, I have 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, so we got a few mouths to feed at home.

“But that’s all because of her, and I think that, I give her a lot of credit for what I’ve won because, you know, a golfer goes out on Tour and if you’re not married, if you got your family, you get support, your caddie or whoever, whoever it might be, that’s very important to you.”

Nicklaus believes having a significant other has been crucial to others’ success.

Just look at Tiger Woods, whom he passed the torch to in 2000 at Valhalla Golf Club.

Nicklaus, then aged 60, played in his final PGA Championship and was aware his days were numbered.

He continued: “I don’t mean this in a nasty way, but I remember when Tiger was single and Tiger, then he got married and they said, ‘Well how do you think that will effect Tiger’s career?’

“And I said, ‘Well, I think it will only be a plus.’

“I says, he’s going to get tired of coming home and telling Butch Harmon, ‘Hey, Butch, I won another one.’

“He had somebody to share it with. You want to share your career and enjoy the fruits of your work.”

Woods is not playing this week.

There was speculation he might tee it up in Ohio as he spoke of his desire to play more professional golf in between majors.

Woods will next be in action at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

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2024 U.S. Open odds, golf picks: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy predictions from model that nailed the Masters, PGA

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U.S. Open 2024 picks for Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and more 2024 U.S. Open golfers

The 2024 U.S. Open begins on Thursday, June 13 from Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The third major of the year offers 22 criteria to qualify, and Tiger Woods met none of them due to his inactivity and results over the last few years. However, the 15-time major winner received a special exemption to the 2024 U.S. Open field, which he readily accepted. While it has been five years since Woods notched a top-25 in any major, he finisedh second and third in his two previous U.S. Open starts at Pinehurst No. 2.

Still, Woods is a 125-1 longshot in the 2024 U.S. Open odds, just ahead of longtime rival Phil Mickelson (150-1). Scottie Scheffler is the 4-1 favorite, with Rory McIlroy (9-1) the only other golfer with single-digit U.S. Open 2024 odds. Xander Schauffele is 10-1 coming off his first major victory, while two-time U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka is 12-1 to deploy in 2024 U.S. Open predictions. Before locking in your 2024 U.S. Open picks or entering any PGA DFS tournaments on sites like DraftKings and FanDuel, be sure to see the golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

Our proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, has been red-hot since the PGA Tour resumed in June of 2020. In fact, the model is up almost $9,000 on its best bets since the restart, nailing tournament after tournament.

McClure’s model correctly predicted Scottie Scheffler would finish on top of the leaderboard at the 2024 Masters, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and The Players Championship this season. McClure also included Hideki Matsuyama in his best bets to win the 2024 Genesis Invitational. That bet hit at +9000, and for the entire tournament, McClure’s best bets returned nearly $1,000.

The model also predicted Jon Rahm would be victorious at the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions and The American Express. At the 2023 Masters, the model was all over Rahm’s second career major victory heading into the weekend. Rahm was two strokes off the lead heading into the third round, but the model still projected him as the winner. It was the second straight Masters win for the model, which also nailed Scheffler winning in 2022.

This same model has also nailed a whopping 12 majors entering the weekend, including three straight Masters and the 2024 PGA Championship. Anyone who has followed it has seen massive returns.

Now that the 2024 U.S. Open is approaching, SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising. Head to SportsLine now to see the projected 2024 U.S. Open leaderboard.

2024 U.S. Open predictions for Brooks Koepka, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy

One shocker the model is calling for at the U.S. Open 2024: Brooks Koepka (12-1), a five-time major winner and the U.S. Open champion in 2017 and 2018, struggles and barely cracks the top 10. Koepka’s last major victory came at the 2023 PGA Championship, but he hasn’t come close to winning another major since then. He placed outside the top 25 at both of the first two majors this year, and he’s on a streak of four majors without even a top 10 finish, which ties the longest drought without a top 10 in his career.

Koepka has had lots of success in recent international tournaments but has struggled domestically. Over his last 10 starts in the United States, none have resulted in top 10 finishes, despite many of them having smaller fields where it would be easier to make a run up the leaderboard. Additionally, Koepka has played Pinehurst No. 2 once before, and he could only break par just once over his four rounds of play. See who else to fade here.

The model has also locked in its projection for Tiger Woods (125-1), a 15-time major winner. This will be Woods’ first U.S. Open start since 2020, when he shot 10-over-par and missed the cut. Since then, he’s made six starts at majors, making two cuts, missing two cuts and withdrawing twice. He missed the cut in his last start at the PGA Championship, but he also noted a physical improvement in how he felt, saying, “I need to clean up my rounds but also know physically, yes, I am better than I was a month ago.”

With another month having passed since that comment, Woods should, theoretically, be in an even better physical state for the U.S. Open. His past success at Pinehurst should also bring optimism with a pair of top-three finishes at the course when it hosted U.S. Opens in 1999 and 2005. It’s been 10 years since Pinehurst No. 2 hosted any PGA Tour event, so much of the U.S. Open 2024 field will be competing at it for the first time. Woods’ experience at the course can’t be overlooked, so he’ll look to lean on that rather than his recent results at majors. See where every golfer finishes here.

On the other hand, the model has examined Rory McIlroy’s (9-1) chances to win his second U.S. Open after being victorious in 2011. The Irishman was runner-up at this tournament last year, which extended his streak of top 10s at the U.S. Open to five years. He played Pinehurst at the 2014 U.S. Open and was in the top 10 entering the weekend before shooting seven-over-par over the last two rounds to finish 23rd.

McIlroy has two wins on tour this year, claiming the team event Zurich Classic and a signature tournament in the Wells Fargo Championship. However, he’s been a bit of boom-or-bust as he has just two other top 10s this season to give him a total of four. With the season more than halfway over, McIlroy seemingly won’t come close to the 13 top 10s he had last year. His win at the Wells Fargo is his only top 10 at a major or signature event this season, so McIlroy will look to elevate his level of play to be in contention at Pinehurst. See the full U.S. Open projections from the model here.

How to make 2024 U.S. Open picks

The model is targeting three golfers with 2024 U.S. Open odds of 20-1 or longer who will make surprising runs. Anyone who backs these longshots could hit it big. You can only see the model’s 2024 U.S. Open picks here.

Who will win the 2024 U.S. Open, which longshots will stun the golfing world, and where will Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy finish? Check out the latest 2024 U.S. Open odds below and then visit SportsLine to see the projected U.S. Open 2024 leaderboard, all from the model that has nailed 12 golf majors, including this year’s Masters and PGA Championship.

2024 U.S. Open odds, field

See the full U.S. Open 2024 picks, best bets, and predictions here.

Scottie Scheffler 4-1
Rory McIlroy 9-1
Xander Schauffele 10-1
Brooks Koepka 12-1
Jon Rahm 12-1
Ludvig Aberg 14-1
Viktor Hovland 18-1
Collin Morikawa 18-1
Bryson DeChambeau 20-1
Patrick Cantlay 22-1
Wyndham Clark 22-1
Joaquin Niemann 25-1
Cameron Smith 25-1
Max Homa 30-1
Justin Thomas 33-1
Cameron Young 35-1
Dustin Johnson 35-1
Jordan Spieth 35-1
Hideki Matsuyama 35-1
Shane Lowry 40-1
Sahith Theegala 40-1
Tom Kim 40-1
Tony Finau 40-1
Sungjae Im 40-1
Matt Fitzpatrick 40-1
Jason Day 45-1
Tommy Fleetwood 50-1
Min Woo Lee 50-1
Tyrrell Hatton 50-1
Brian Harman 55-1
Corey Conners 60-1
Sam Burns 60-1
Patrick Reed 60-1
Si Woo Kim 65-1
Justin Rose 65-1
Sepp Straka 70-1
Louis Oosthuizen 75-1
Abraham Ancer 75-1
Rickie Fowler 75-1
Adam Scott 75-1
Talor Gooch 75-1
Russell Henley 90-1
Daniel Berger 100-1
Keegan Bradley 100-1
Keith Mitchell 125-1
Ryan Fox 125-1
J.T. Poston 125-1
Billy Horschel 125-1
Tiger Woods 125-1
Sergio Garcia 125-1
Thomas Pieters 150-1
Kurt Kitayama 150-1
Phil Mickelson 150-1
Mito Pereira 150-1
Denny McCarthy 150-1
Harris English 150-1
Christiaan Bezuidenhout 150-1
Adam Schenk 175-1
Emiliano Grillo 175-1
Austin Eckroat 175-1
Robert MacIntyre 175-1
Marc Leishman 175-1
Adam Hadwin 175-1
Lucas Glover 200-1
Nick Taylor 200-1
Davis Riley 200-1
Mackenzie Hughes 200-1
Jason Kokrak 200-1
Harold Varner III 225-1
Seamus Power 225-1
Taylor Moore 250-1
Ben Kohles 250-1
Gary Woodland 250-1
Aaron Wise 250-1
Francisco Molinari 350-1
Joel Dahmen 350-1
Martin Kaymer 500-1
Bernhard Langer 750-1

 

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Tiger Woods fans left fuming as PGA Tour return hopes dashed after ‘teaser’

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Tiger Woods fans experienced bitter disappointment recently when a “teaser” hinting his return to the PGA Tour this week at The Memorial Tournament turned out to be unrelated.

Hosted by golfing megastar Jack Nicklaus, this Dublin, Ohio-located tournament is one of the most respected titles in the entire PGA Tour. Enthusiasm spread among fans after the tournament’s official social media account posted an eyes emoji with no explanation, leading many to suspect hidden news about Woods joining the event beginning on Thursday

Unfortunately, fan expectations were misplaced as Tiger Wood was a notable no-show in the signature event line up revealed on Monday. Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and current champion Viktor Hovland are set to compete.

Following his 2023 ankle reconstruction surgery which took place post-Masters, and to help navigate complications from his car accident the previous year, Woods has only participated in three PGA Tour-endorsed events. He appeared at the Genesis Invitational in February but dropped out halfway due to flu.

he iconic golf star did qualify for The Masters in April, but despite his previous five-time success sporting the coveted green jacket at Augusta National, his performance fell short this time, finishing in 60th place.

Woods, a 15-time major champion, has taken a month’s break before the PGA Championship in May. Before teeing off, he confessed to a lack of sharpness due to his sparse competitive play, which was evident when he missed the cut with a seven-over-par across two rounds at Valhalla.

“My body’s okay,” Woods remarked prior to his round in Kentucky. “It is what it is. I wish my game was a little bit sharper. Again, I don’t have a lot of competitive reps, so I am having to rely on my practice sessions and getting stuff done either at home or here on-site.”

Woods, who has been granted a special exemption for the upcoming US Open at Pinehurst No. 2, faced criticism after his performance at Valhalla, suggesting he needs more regular competition to withstand the rigours of a major and perform to his potential.

Despite the Memorial offering an ideal setting with a strong field to hone his skills in tournament conditions, it seems Woods is wary of pushing his body with back-to-back events. Consequently, expectations for his impact at Pinehurst are decidedly low.

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