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“Not Someone…’: Tiger Woods’s True Nature Got Revealed by Beau Hossler Nearly a Year Before His PGA Tour Absence

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You all know about Tiger Woods‘s achievements. But have you ever wondered what he is like when someone plays next to him on the range? Playing with one of golf’s all-time legendary players, Woods, will always be a thing to remember for Beau Hossler, and he revealed one such instance. So, let us find out whether the 82-time PGA Tour winner is a chatter when one swings next to him.

In an episode of the Bob Does Sports Podcast that was aired a year ago, Beau Hossler, the 29-year-old PGA Tour golfer, was asked about a picture he shared on his Instagram. He was standing next to Tiger Woods in the mentioned photograph. Hence, Bob asked Hossler to express what was going on when the picture was taken. Hossler revealed that Tiger Woods does respond to fellow players, but he has never been the one who initiates the conversation.

Hossler recalled, “I’ll tell you what, Tiger, every time I’ve ever talked to him, it’s been outstanding. But he’s certainly not someone that’s going to, like, spark up a conversation.” He also revealed how there will be moments when the 15-time major winner would give a head nod to his fellow golfer. Hossler described his nature of conversation on the green as “he’ll give me a head nod and kind of what’s up, and then move on.”

Hossler did not forget to mention how incredible it had been to see Woods in action. Besides observing how Tiger Woods still gets 15 cameras on his swing, the golfer also shot golf balls at such high speeds that it did not convince Hossler entirely. He recalled that Woods displayed incredible ball speed on the range that day. While he first noticed it to be 199, the next day it was 185. The young golfer was so shocked that he hysterically called out the legitimacy of the shot. He joked with Woods about how he got his caddie to display those numbers on the monitor.

Such was the prominence shown by Tiger Woods about a year ago. His play still gets the fans’ hopes high. Yet this season, he has played mostly in the majors and mostly kept himself away from other PGA Tour events.

Why is Tiger Woods mostly absent from the PGA Tour now?

Apart from the four majors this season, Woods only showed up for the Genesis Open. He has been downsizing his events significantly. His last win came in 2019 in the Masters tournament, but the golf legends continue to play every year. There was a pause, however, in 2021, when Tiger Woods was in a near-fatal car accident that further worsened his leg conditions. In 2023 as well, Woods withdrew from the Masters before the third round started, stating that his plantar fasciitis had aggravated. He then underwent ankle surgery in April, was absent from the tour for the entire season, and then played the Hero World Challenge and PNC Championship in the end.

Hence, many questioned whether it was indeed the injuries that were keeping Tiger Woods away from the PGA Tour. But following his 2024 US Open performance, Tiger Woods revealed that his health was not as bad as it had been before. He hinted at how he is being selective with his events, and the majors are something he is prioritizing. He said, “I’m physically getting better as the year has gone on. I just haven’t been able to play as much because I just don’t want to hurt myself in a tournament, so I won’t be able to play in the major championships. It’s time to pick your poison, right?” 

Although he dismissed hypotheses about his failing health, Woods was subjected to criticism before the 2024 Open Championship. Many claimed that the 48-year-old golfer was looking very lean and not healthy enough. But the golfer had a defense ready for such accusations. He claimed to have undergone a rather intensive training session, which was helping him overall. The golfer has also made it public after missing the cut at the Royal Troon that he will no longer play in any other PGA Tour events this year and directly join the field of the Hero World Challenge, which is scheduled in the first week of December this year.

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Mother of Two, Serena Williams Receives Emotional Reassurance From Pau Gasol’s Wife in a ‘Bada’ Message

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From carrying the Olympic torch across the river Seine to watching Simone Biles’ terrific comeback, women’s volleyball, Novak Djokovic becoming the greatest, and having a fun time in Paris. Serena Williams is back in town. And at home, some mommy duties await for the 23-time Grand Slam champion. Well, it’s not like Olympia and Adira were a miss in Paris. The mother of two frequently appeared with her elder daughter, enjoying the Olympics from the stands. But now the vacation time is over, and Williams is back to mom mode! And she found support in Pau Gasol’s wife, Catherine McDonnell (Gasol).

It’s not an easy task to manage professional commitments and be a parent at the same time. However, with the constant support of her husband, Alexis Ohanian, Williams had a relatively easy outing, as the father enjoyed going on a few escapades with their daughters. Disneyland was certainly one of them, where Ohanian skipped athletics to keep the promise with his girls.

However, the fun times are over for the family. And Williams is back to being a business mom, but before everything, she makes sure that her mommy duties are fulfilled. In a recent post on Instagram, dressed in an all black ensemble, Williams captioned the post, “Paris was fun … now back to being a mum .” And the former basketball player’s wife, Catherine made sure to remind her, that she was a mommy back in Paris too. Albeit a good one. She commented, “But you were even momming in Paris you bad***”

McDonell is herself a mom of two kids who she shares with Pau Gasol. Paying tribute to the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, the couple named their daughter, born in 2020, Elisabet Gianna Gasol, while their son Max was born in 2022.

It’s heartwarming to see moms supporting each other. As a public figure, it’s certainly tough, as their every move is under scrutiny. But Williams has managed things with utmost perfection, as she transitioned into an entrepreneur while supporting the vast community through Serena Ventures. However, when she looks back into the time, having kids was not on Williams’ mind.

Serena Williams took a big leap: From the thought of not having kids to fulfilling mommy duties

Things are not as black and white as they seem to be. There are always some shades of gray. When Williams was thriving on the court, winning Grand Slams, having kids was not something she ever thought of, “Earlier in my career, I never thought about having kids.” Why? If her life is a testament, her struggles to make her mark in the tennis circuit are enough to answer all the whys. But now, the 23-time Grand Slam champion has a beautiful family, and she is a hands-on mother to her kids.

During a Vogue interview back in 2023, Williams opened up about her mommy duties with the Olympics. She said, “I’m not going to lie—I definitely have a lot of support. But I’m also an incredibly hands-on mother. My husband will tell you I am too hands-on. In five years, Olympia has only spent one 24-hour period away from me… I got to pick her up from school four or five days a week, and I always looked forward to seeing her face light up when she walked out of the building and saw me waiting there for her. The fact is that nothing is a sacrifice for me when it comes to Olympia.”

After Olympia, Williams has another bundle of joy occupying all her attention, Adira. And she would be on a repeat mode as the youngest member of the family grows. No wonder she updated the world about her mommy mode being on after a successful Paris Olympics.

 

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5 Days Later, Simone Biles Completes Weird Ritual After Making History at Paris Olympics

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Simone Biles has kept up with her weird ritual after winning 3 gold medals in Paris. Biles, who came back to Paris after a dismal Tokyo outing looked determined to redeem herself. And surely enough, Biles did not disappoint. Right from the qualifiers, Simone Biles was looking at the song. As the tournament progressed, Biles began to improve further and propelled Team USA to their first Olympic gymnastics gold since Rio 2016.

Nonetheless, behind all the hard work, Simone Biles also has a playful side to her. She is an out-and-out foodie and loves a typical American-style pepperoni pizza. As part of her weird ritual, Simone Biles always gorges on a pepperoni pizza after the end of each of her meets. And this was no exception in Paris. In a recently shared Instagram story, Biles posted a picture of a half-eaten pizza, signaling the fulfillment of her weird ritual.

Biles captioned her story as “a true psychopath.” This was probably because of the manner in which she ate the pizza. As portrayed in the picture, the US gymnast queen ate the middle of the pizza while leaving out the slightly harder rim. As a matter of fact, Simone Biles has been vocal about her love for pizzas. Over the years, she pointed out several times that win or lose, she always likes to eat pizza in order to relieve her stress. In an interview with ABC News, Biles stated, “It doesn’t even matter if I don’t win a self-gold, after every meet I have pizza.” Well, while this was surely a lighthearted moment for Biles, the pizza episode was not the only time Biles was having fun in Paris.

Celebrations after a hard-earned victory are quite common in athletes. However, for Simone Biles, making unique TikTok videos also seemed to be a part of the process. Moments after Biles and her team won the Team gold medals in Paris, the gymnastics GOAT, along with Suni Lee, were heard making plans for their new TikTok video.

Initially, Biles ideated that they should do a video chomping on the gold medals. When that idea was approved by Suni Lee, the Tokyo gold medalist went on to propose another video idea. She said, “OK! And I want to do the one that says, ‘Imagine what we would do if we didn’t win.’” Interestingly, both the concepts materialized as the videos garnered a significant amount of traction after going live on air.

Considering the tough journey Biles and Lee endeared to end up on the winning side of Paris, such celebrations are very much well deserved. While Biles had to fight her ‘twisties’, Lee overcame a kidney complication to etch her name in the golden history of Paris.

 

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“Yall Haters Was Definitely Calling Him a Cherry Pick”- Terence Crawford Demands ‘Respect’ for Fighting Israil Madrimov

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Terence Crawford stood tall when he faced Israil Madrimov, where each punch was thrown with calculations. In a clash of willpower and boxing IQ, he edged out the Uzbek fighter and bagged the WBA title. A few had anticipated this close encounter, where a round if it went differently, could have changed the result. But the American fighter had a fair idea of what he was getting into. Now, he wants the fans’ respect for picking a tougher champion.

Crawford, 36, had to shut down the noise about not picking other champions, with some questioning the caliber of Madrimov, 29, as a champion. However, since the fight’s conclusion, the fans have been pouring in praises for him. They hadn’t witnessed someone push ‘Bud’ to his limits in a long time and nearly stop this undefeated juggernaut. But shouldn’t Crawford be receiving respect for toppling such a champion? That’s exactly what he argues.

Crawford, at 41-0, turned to his X handle and pointed out the love that fans had bestowed on Madrimov. He wrote, “I love that everyone is giving Madrimov his credit/respect because yall haters was definitely calling him a cherry pick when we all said he was a champion for a reason. Look just give me my respect and stop the hate.”

There have been demands for a rematch between the two. But no one is sure whether the fans will get to see a rematch or not. With the support of HE Turki Alalshikh, Crawford was on his way to face Canelo Alvarez, but it seems unlikely as the Mexican champion’s attention is now on his upcoming fight with Edgar Berlanga.

If Oscar De La Hoya is to be believed, that worked out well for the Omaha native, as the holes in his game were on display against Madrimov. What’s more? There are rumors of Vergil Ortiz Jr. being next in line. So, where do the two stand in contrast to each other?

Oscar De La Hoya believes Israil Madrimov exposed Terence Crawford

De La Hoya weighed in on the gulf of skills between Ortiz Jr. and Madrimov and declared, “Better skills, I literally think he [Vergil Ortiz Jr.] has better skills. It’s not the punching power. Crawford has ring IQ like there’s no tomorrow, but he was exposed last Saturday night. He was exposed against Madrimov.”

While there are no concrete reports on who the WBA champion will take on next, HE Turki Alalshikh has charted out a plan. Teofimo Lopez and Ortiz Jr. find themselves in the mix. But Crawford could also pick other champions at 154, trying to become undisputed in a third division.

 

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Jake Paul Left Flushed as Mike Tyson Starts Countdown to His “Wake”

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I started Jake off, and I’m going to finish him,” Mike Tyson proclaimed during the press meet for his upcoming Jake Paul fight. The bout, which was initially supposed to take place on July 20, was later postponed to November 15, due to a medical emergency induced by a stomach ulcer on a flight. Notably, Paul made his professional debut on the undercard of the Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition fight in 2020. Now, Tyson wishes to put an end to Paul’s professional journey in front of a sold-out crowd at the 80,000-seater AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

Meanwhile, Jake Paul is coming off a dominant win against Mike Perry at the end of last month. During the in-ring interview following his sixth-round TKO victory over Mike Perry, ‘The Problem Child’ confidently said, “It’s an honor to get in the ring with you [Mike Tyson]. I’m so, so honored, you’re a legend. But I’m going to take your throne, brother.”

However, several boxing commentators and analysts have expressed concern for Mike Tyson’s well-being, considering that there will be a 31-year age gap between the two fighters when they meet inside the ring later this year. The fear is that although Tyson might retain his punching power, his reflexes would be much slower than the former Disney star, increasing the risk of ‘Iron Mike’ getting badly hurt in the fight. Add that to the list of Tyson’s issues with sciatica, which flares up now and then, and it looks concerning for Tyson. Simultaneously, it won’t be outside the realm of possibility for ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ to pull off a miracle, and knock out ‘The Problem Child’. So how is he preparing for the upcoming challenge? Positive visualization! Or in this case, a morbid visualization.

Mike Tyson has already started the countdown for Jake Paul’s “wake” earmarked for November 15. Starting his count on August 6, 2024, there are precisely only “101” days left for the much-anticipated eight-round heavyweight bout in November. Tyson shared the screengrab on his Instagram story with the caption, “@JakePaul can’t wait.” Meanwhile, Paul responded to Tyson’s grim countdown with flushed-face emojis on his own Instagram story, expressing his excitement, or rather concern for the upcoming fight.

Meanwhile, Mike Tyson revealed his desire to have a psychedelic experience before he goes into the squared circle to face Jake Paul.

DMT Trip to the rescue!

Tyson’s love affair with psychedelics is very well-known. Reportedly, he has ingested psychedelic substances close to over a hundred times, and he wouldn’t mind a spiritual experience before his return to the ring. Tyson told Esquire Magazine that he is planning to ingest a drug derived from the poison of the Sonoran Desert toad known as 5-MeO-DMT for a one-way trip to meet God.

He was even seen consuming four grams of magic mushrooms on Logan Paul’s podcast Impulsive in 2020. Talking about the drug’s positive influence, Tyson said, “It makes you pretty objective for what’s really going on and mushrooms really tell you that you’re nothing. Even the mushrooms in the daytime, you take in, and the earth starts moving. You look at the ground, it’s moving. You look at the plants and the trees, they’re moving. They’re doing something. It’s absolutely insane.” 

Only time will tell if the psychedelic experience he is planning to have will have any positive effect on the Jake Paul fight. It just might be that it will help activate Mike Tyson’s “I’m Alexander” mode, and help the knockout artist add Jake Paul to his famed KO record.

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Boots, Fundora, or Madrimov Rematch: Who Should Terence Crawford Fight Next? Fans Debate as They Answer the Burning Question

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Terence Crawford dethroned Israil Madrimov winning the WBA title at 154 pounds. Now that he is the world champion in four divisions, ‘Bud’ has a lot of options on how to set up his upcoming fights. All eyes were on Bud to win his bout against Madrimov so he could cap off his illustrious boxing career with a mega fight against Mexican boxing sensation Canelo Alvarez. Since this match-up is still on hold, fans have suggested some great prospects for the Omaha native.

Crawford has been undefeated throughout his professional boxing career, with a 41-0 winning streak. So when DAZN boxing introduced the question of Terence Crawford’s next opponent in an X post, the options were aplenty for the boxing community to choose from. Many believe that it wouldn’t be safe for him to step up to 168 pounds to fight Canelo as he has just moved up to super welterweight and needs time to adjust to that weight class first. But let’s look at other suitable options for him.

The best possible options for Terence Crawford

‘Bud’ cemented his status as the undisputed champion in the welterweight division when he defeated Errol Spence Jr. last summer. The highly anticipated bout at T-Mobile Arena ended up with Crawford putting on a dominant performance against Spence. There’s no denying that Spence Jr. is a tremendous boxer. So perhaps a rematch between the two would make for an entertaining match to witness.

Then there is another thought of seeing ‘Bud’ running it again versus Israil Madrimov. It is important to note that the Uzbek boxer is the first one to push Crawford for the full 12 rounds since 2016. The scorecards read 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113. Many thought that Madrimov at least ought to have received more favorable scores from the judges, including Eddie Hearn, Madrimov’s promoter. This certainly opens up the prospect of a rematch between the two. Let’s find out what other suggestions fans have for Crawford.

A cluster of titans for the champion 

There has been a lot of debate about a clash between Terence Crawford and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. The 27-year-old is a formidable fighter at 147 pounds and has been looking for a clash with the former undisputed welterweight champion. A boxing enthusiast suggested this matchup, but he also has doubts if it would ever happen. “It should be Boots at 147 but that won’t happen,” noted the user.

26-year-old Sebastian Fundora is another great prospect for Crawford. Interestingly, he is the WBC and WBO champion at 154 pounds. Crawford’s road to becoming the undisputed champion in the super welterweight division would be simpler as he already has the WBA title. However, currently, Fundora is slated to fight Errol Spence Jr. in October. One fan suggested, “The winner between Fundora and Spence, then Canelo.” 

Many boxing fans believe that Madrimov won the fight against ‘Bud’. One such disappointed fan outright dismissed the notion of watching Crawford compete against anyone else, and simply wrote, “Rematch he lost!”

Furthermore, Tim Tszyu was set to face Virgil Ortiz Jr. at super welterweight on the Crawford-Madrimov undercard on August 3rd. However, Tszyu had to pull out of the fight due to medical reasons. Another fan wants ‘Bud’ to fight either of the two or Fundora, “Vergil, Tszyu or Fundora.”

Spence Jr. has been rumored to retire from the sport after a few fights. Even Crawford is inching closer to his retirement. It would be a thrilling fight to watch these two go at it again. One such comment suggesting this read, “Spence rematch.”

 

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Despite Ranking Him Over Tiger Woods, Greg Norman’s Only Weakness Was Once Revealed by Ex-Caddie in His Autobiography

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Have you ever thought about what held back one of golf’s greatest legends? However, there was a significant weakness that overshadowed the great success of the show and the host, the weakness of “The Great White Shark“. The 69-year-old former world number one with 88 professional wins, including 20 on the PGA Tour, was a physical golfer. This revelation is from the book “OUT OF THE ROUGH” by Steve Williams which gives a different view of Greg Norman’s career.

The New Zealander caddie gave a detailed blow-by-blow description of his interaction with the world’s best golfer. His view of Greg Norman is quite enlightening. While placing him higher than Woods in terms of physical ability, Steve Williams emphasizes that mental toughness is the key factor in the game. He said, “Of all the players I have worked for, including Tiger, Greg would be the best in terms of the pure physical side of the game. But his weakness, and it was a huge weakness, was not being able to get over a bad break”.

The 60-year-old Steve Williams noted that Greg Norman had a very strong ego that did not allow him to consult with sports psychologists or mental coaches. He said, “He wouldn’t listen to anyone else; his ego was too big for that.” This arrogance probably cost him several potential wins. Also, he was always held responsible for the mistake, even if he provided the correct yardage.

He gave an example of a situation where even the slightest hitch would result in prolonged frustration. “If he dropped a shot, I’d say to Greg, ‘C’mon, let’s get more focused,’ and he’d yell, ‘What do you think I’m doing? I’m f**king focusing. Can’t you see I’m f**king focusing?’”. This mental barrier, Steve Williams said, was the complete opposite of Greg Norman’s physical skills, which were superior to many, including the 15-time major champion Tiger Woods.

Greg Norman had been through so many ups and downs with Steve Williams. However, their split was a rather unexpected move for many. What could have caused this sudden break-up?

The breakup of a legendary duo: Greg Norman and his caddy Steve Williams

It was the time when Greg Norman was at the top of his career. Steve Williams, his caddie, was his right-hand man during the golfing tournaments. Altogether, they made a perfect combination that became a symbol of the show. But in the year 1989, their professional relationship was cut short. Thus, Greg Norman and Steve Williams had different attitudes to the game. Greg Norman was an aggressive and ambitious man. Steve Williams was methodical and patient. These contrasting styles led to tension over time.

An example was during the Open Championship in 1989. Norman’s decision-making to take dangerous shots resulted in a confrontation with Steve Williams. This clash was a turning point in their relationship. Also, the growing popularity of Greg Norman attracted more media coverage. Steve Williams said that she was under pressure not only to manage Norman’s golf but also his image. The media also played a big role in their interactions by amplifying the situation and making it even worse.

Greg Norman took certain actions that affected the company without informing Williams. This sidelining was very painful to the caddie because he felt that his skills were not being utilized as they should. Williams later on felt that it was about time that he changed his team and so he did.

Steve Williams continued to caddie for other famous golfers including Tiger Woods.

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‘I Was Just So Angry’ – US Open Horror Still Haunts Serena Williams as She Makes a Poignant Revelation on Winning

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Is there any downside to winning? Well, Serena Williams feels so. Back in 2015, the American tennis legend was in the form of her life and won the Australian Open, the French Open, and the Wimbledon Championships that season. Subsequently, she was a hot favorite to win the US Open and complete the Calendar Year Grand Slam. However, in one of the biggest upsets of her career, she went down fighting against Roberta Vinci of Italy in the semifinals of the US Open. Nine years after that heartbreaking defeat, the memories of that loss still haunt Williams.

The American legend was so used to winning that she couldn’t absorb the shocking loss against Vinci. As a result, Williams feels that it is difficult to lose when you win more. Describing this point in her docu-series ‘In the Arena: Serena Williams’, she says, “It doesn’t in the way it does in the movies and no matter how much I feel like it could and should no matter how much I do different, it wasn’t my story. Winning is so glamorous and everyone thinks it’s so amazing when you win. But the more you win, the harder it is to lose. I don’t think I was able to move on from that US Open loss. I was just so angry and so sad and so disappointed with myself.”

Interestingly, that wasn’t the only time Williams won three major titles in a season. She achieved a similar feat in 2002 but missed the Australian Open that year due to an injury. Despite scars from the 2015 US Open loss still alive, Williams once revealed why it wasn’t a loss for her.

Tough pill to swallow for Serena Williams

Williams was the defending champion in the 2015 US Open and entered the tournament on the back of 4 successive Grand Slam title victories. None would’ve expected Williams to lose to an unseeded player but as things turned out, it was Vinci who stopped the American legend’s rampaging run. Despite being difficult, Williams took it in her stride and credited Vinci for the sensational win.

She went on to say, “We should be happy for each other, you know what I mean? We gotta build up each other. We can’t be angry. I mean, I won four Grand Slam (tournaments) in a row, and got to the semis in another one, and I’ve done that twice. I mean how many people have done that? So, yeah, it wasn’t a loss for me, it was a win and a learning experience.”

Very few athletes in the sporting world have had the habit of winning consistently as Williams did. She was barely outplayed in her career and put up a fight even when being on the losing side. Indeed, she is the one whom the young players can look up to for inspiration.

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“Was Going to Cry”: Jordan Chiles Reveals Simone Biles’ Immediate State Post Paris Olympics

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In a full-circle redemption moment, Simone Biles and Team USA’s gymnastics squad wrapped up their Paris Olympics adventure with a bang! Simone, who snagged 3 golds and a silver medal, cemented her place as the most decorated American gymnast ever with a total of 11 Olympic medals. Simone Biles fought tooth and nail to make it to her third Games, overcoming the infamous Tokyo Twisties, grappling with mental health, and pushing physical limits.

At 27, she became the oldest U.S. champion ever, proving that age only adds to her awe factor. Fans were bracing for a dramatic emotional release, maybe even some tears, but Simone stayed cooler than a cucumber, grinning from ear to ear. Her joy at competing on her own terms and her overall well-being shone through every day of competition. But hold the phone—there were indeed tears! Just one person got to see them up close: her WCC teammate and “bestie,” Jordan Chiles.

Jordan Chiles opens up about Simone Biles’ tearful night in Paris!

While Simone Biles is still enjoying the City of Love with her family, the rest of her teammates—Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, her Olympic village roomie Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera—are back home in the USA. Jordan Chiles then made her way to NBC Studios in New York City on August 8 and appeared on the TODAY show with Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie. The hosts noted how Biles and Chiles stood out for their friendship, with Simone being even happier for Jordan’s medal than her own at the Floor Exercise finals.

After speaking about how cherished their friendship is, Chiles said, “Simone’s like a big sister to me.“ Hoda told Jordan that Simone Biles had shared; she burst into tears the moment she saw Jordan after it was all over. “That shows how close you guys are to have that moment together,” Hoda Kotb said.

Jordan replied, “Yeah, we went back to the village and I knew at some point she was going to cry but I didn’t know when it was going to happen so I think just knowing and understanding that the bond that we brought together even through the last two years and everything that’s been happening, I think the biggest thing was we’re by each other’s side the whole time. I appreciate that she’s done for me and it’s just—I mean, these pictures just show it all. I have no words.” But even Simone Biles had a lot to say about this moment!

Why did the GOAT save her tears for after the Paris Olympics?

At the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles was all smiles and beaming from ear to ear, but once the Games wrapped up, she was hit with a wave of emotion. On the TODAY show in Paris on Tuesday, August 6, Biles told Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie about her emotional return to the Olympic Village after the women’s floor routine final. “Yesterday when we got back to the village, I looked at Jordan [Chiles] and I started balling my eyes out,” she shared.

Simone shared that Jordan had anticipated the moment, saying she knew it would happen but just didn’t know when. Simone explained that she was overwhelmed with emotion and finally let it all out. But those weren’t tears of sadness—far from it! “I was so proud, happy, and bittersweet that the journey is over. It’s so crazy, it happened so quick. My third Olympics,” shared 11-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles.

With all the buzz about whether this will be her last Olympic hurrah, Simone kept it open-ended. She told Guthrie and Kotb that she’s not ruling anything out, emphasizing that you “never say never” when it comes to future competitions. With the next Olympics set for her home turf in Los Angeles, there’s always a chance she could be back. For now, she’s taking it easy and letting life unfold. So, what do you think of this emotional, joy-filled ending to Simone’s Paris Olympics journey?

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Tiger Woods Falls Terribly Short Against Jack Nicklaus as Olympics Theory Proves the 84YO Legend’s Dominance Yet Again

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Since 2019, when Tiger Woods grabbed his 15th major, the GOAT Debate has been never-ending. On one hand, it’s the 48-year-old, and on the other, it’s 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus. The Golden Bear has the majors, while Woods has total PGA Tour wins (82). One thing is common though: Both have 0 Olympic wins.

However, in a recent viral post on X, Jamie Kennedy posted a theory about the majors crowing players like the Olympics with gold, silver, and bronze medals. And surprisingly, there too, Nicklaus dominated Woods. Massively! As per their current standings, the 84-year-old would have amassed 18 gold 19 silver, and 9 bronze medals, representing his marvelous first, second, and third finishes at the majors.

Woods, on the other hand, would have 15 gold, 7 silver, and 4 bronze medals. And while this is nothing but a theory, it does show that when it came to the big 4 events in golf. Jack Nicklaus was a force that perhaps even Tiger Woods could never keep up with.

Interestingly, currently, Woods and Nicklaus have reversible ages. The veteran is 84 while the golf champ is 48. Yet these debates of one being better than the other persist. But when it comes to internal relations between the two, things couldn’t be more friendly. Woods looks up to Nicklaus as a mentor. He often even seeks out his advice. As for the senior golfer, he’s always rooting for the 25-time major winner. Even now!

Jack Nicklaus believes Tiger Woods has a lot more to give

Can Tiger Woods still roar? Golf legend Jack Nicklaus certainly thinks so! At the 2000 PGA Championship, Woods’ unbelievable performance convinced Nicklaus, then 60, to hang up his golf clubs. But now, 23 years later, Nicklaus still believes that 48-year-old Woods still has what it takes.

Nicklaus, who, keep in mind, was the biggest thing in golf back in the late 1900s, has been impressed with Woods’s recent performances, including the display he put on at the Masters earlier this year. Woods made the cut with an impressive first 2 days. And even though he finished dead last on Sunday, Nicklaus believes he has it in him to win.

“Tiger has the ability to still play,” Nicklaus said at the Legends Luncheon according to Golf Digest. “He doesn’t play, obviously, quite as well as he did, but I think a lot of that is his physical ailments.” And well, it is true. Tiger Woods has had his fair share of injuries in the past couple of years. From his knee to his back, Woods has had several surgeries too, and that has affected both his skill and appearance on the greens. But the 15-time major winner remains adamant that he can win. And with the other GOAT in golf agreeing, who’ll dare contest that?

 

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