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Tiger Woods watches 15-year-old son Charlie shoot a 12-over 82 in US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, covered his face with his cap after shaking hands with his playing partners on the 18th green at the Oakland Hills North Course. Woods shot a 12-over 82 on Monday in the U.S. Junior Amateur, a tournament he played his way into. “He still qualified,” Tiger Woods said to his son’s caddie after the rough round. “That’s what I keep telling him,” caddie Luke Wise said.
Florida school board unlikely to fire mom whose transgender daughter played on girls volleyball team
PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — A Florida school board appeared unlikely Tuesday to fire an employee whose transgender daughter played girls’ high school volleyball in alleged violation of state law, but postponed their final decision until next week. The board is in Broward, one of the state’s most politically...
Fort Lauderdale track star qualifies for Paris Olympics
Fort Lauderdale – Aaliyah Butler is hoping to make the most of her first trip out of the country. The 20-year-old Fort Lauderdale resident recently punched her ticket on Team USA in the 400-meter dash on the third day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
Broward College Hosts Pickleball Tournament
Hoping to capitalize on the sport’s growing popularity, the Broward College Foundation hosts the inaugural Broward College Pickleball Challenge. This event is designed for players of all levels who are passionate about the game and eager to support student success initiatives at Broward College. All funds raised from the tournament will provide scholarships, educational programs and student resources to help the students at Broward College.
Fifty-four Athletes Nominated to U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — After three action-packed days of U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Track & Field competition at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida, 54 athletes – 28 men and 26 women – were nominated to the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team, the organization announced Sunday.
Parkland Buddy Sports Flag Football Now Open for New Players and Volunteers
Parkland Buddy Sports Flag Football has opened registration for its upcoming flag football season. Parents can now register their children for the upcoming flag football season, which begins on August 17. Registration is also open for those interested in volunteering. The new season will take place at Pine Trails Park,...
South Florida at the 2024 Summer Olympics: Meet more than 50 locals competing in Paris
A summer of international athletics continues this week with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night. The U.S. Olympic Team features nearly 600 athletes, including many who are from or have current ties to South Florida's Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. As the countdown to the...
Jaxson Jewell Commits to United States Naval Academy for College Football
Jaxson Jewell of Coral Springs is officially committed to playing college football at the United States Naval Academy. A Butler Farms resident, Jewell is entering his senior year at Deerfield Beach High School, where he plays for former Coral Glades Head Coach Cam Thomas. “It feels great to be officially...
X-Golf: Revolutionizing Golf in South Florida
X-Golf Brings Year-Round Golfing to South Florida with Cutting-Edge Indoor Simulators and Comprehensive Training Tools. X-Golf, originally established in the Midwest, was created to provide golf enthusiasts a place to play during harsh winter months. As John Buckley explains, “In the wintertime, people don’t have a place to go. So instead of being outside in the snow, they developed this indoor golf simulator.” The technology behind X-Golf, based in Korea, offers a comprehensive golfing experience, allowing players to practice their short game, chip, and play full 18-hole courses. The simulators provide detailed feedback on club head speed, backspin, sidespin, loft, and distance, enabling golfers to fine-tune their skills.
Four-Star RB Javian Mallory Visiting Notre Dame This Week
On Thursday, Notre Dame will host its summer 'Grill and Chill' event, bringing together 2025 commits and 2026 prospects for the first event post-June dead period. Included in the group of visitors is Javian Mallory, a four-star running back out of Boca Raton, Florida. Mallory is slotted as the No. 176 player, No. 13 running back, and No. 20 player in Florida in 2026.
Seven Home Matches on Tap for Owls’ Third AAC Season
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic men's soccer has announced a 15-game schedule for the upcoming 2024 regular season. Head coach Joey Worthen, in his eighth season at the helm, will lead the program into its third campaign as a part of the American Athletic Conference. The Owls advanced to the AAC Tournament semifinals a year ago.
Noelle Malkamaki Earns Spot on 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team
7/21/2024 9:45:00 AM | TRACK AND FIELD MIRAMAR, Fla. – DePaul Track and Field's Noelle Malkamaki was officially announced as a member of the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team on Sunday morning, marking her first selection to the team. The two-time World Champion shattered her previous F46 Shot Put world record of 13.32m, set at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, by throwing an impressive 13.60m on Saturday afternoon in Miramar, Fla. Malkamaki's outstanding performance at the U.S. Paralympic Team Trials on Saturday secured her spot on the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field team. The track and field events at...
LIVE RANKINGS. Trungelliti betters his position before facing Andreozzi in Umag
Marco Trungelliti is about to play against Guido Andreozzi on Monday the 22nd of July in Umag. Here is an update about his live rankings. Marco Trungelliti is currently ranked no.151 with 393 points placed as the Argentine no.0. On the other part of the net, Guido Andreozzi is at...
Jade Card to bring physicality and a winners' mindset to FAU's WR room
Florida Atlantic added one of the top talents in South Florida last Sunday, as Miami Norland (Fla.) athlete Jade Card announced his commitment to the Owls. Card, who has experience playing on both sides of the ball, is expected to play wide receiver at FAU. His 6-foot-2.5, 200-pound frame will allow him to emerge as a future contested catch threat for the Owls' offense.
Indoor golf is Palm Beach County's latest craze with three facilities opening soon
Three planned indoor golf venues are expected to be packed with the latest in golfing gadgetry and more. The X-Golf in the Palm Beach Marketplace on Okeechobee Boulevard will be the first in Florida for the Los Angeles-based company. Golf — the indoor kind — is making the game easier,...
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