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Woods adds Homa, Kim and Kisner to his indoor golf team

TORONTO. - Tiger Woods announced on Monday that Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner will join him on his four-man Jupiter Links Golf Club team that will compete in the indoor simulator golf league scheduled to begin in January 2025.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Battle Back Against Boston Bruins in Game 2 Showdown

Photo courtesy of Toronto Maple Leafs Advanced Media Article by Diana Banos, Columnist La Portada Canada, Spanglish World Networks, Spanglish Sports World & H.E.R. Networks TORONTO. - The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough challenge in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference 1st-round series against the Boston Bruins, but they're gearing up for a fierce comeback in Game 2 at TD Garden. With the Bruins leading 1-0 after a commanding 5-1 victory, the Leafs are determined to turn the tide and even the series. In Game 1, the Leafs found themselves trailing early as John Beecher opened the scoring for the Bruins just 2:26 into the 1st period. Despite a valiant effort, including a goal from David Kampf in the 3rd period, Toronto's offensive firepower, led by stars like Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and John Tavares, was held silent. However, the Leafs know they must step up quickly to avoid falling into a deeper hole in the series. History has favored the Bruins in recent matchups, with Boston winning their last eight meetings and dominating this season's head-to-head encounters, outscoring Toronto 20-8. Brad Marchand, in particular, has been a thorn in the Leafs' side, boasting an impressive playoff record against Toronto. Despite the daunting statistics, the Maple Leafs remain undaunted. Milestones have marked this season for players like Matthews and William Nylander, and the team has been building towards playoff success. General Manager Brad Treliving's offseason acquisitions focused on adding grit and depth to the roster, providing head coach Sheldon Keefe with a versatile lineup capable of battling against tough opponents like the Bruins. Injuries have tested Toronto's depth throughout the season, especially in goal, where Ilya Samsonov has shouldered much of the workload. However, the emergence of Joseph Woll has provided additional support, ensuring the Leafs are prepared for any challenges that come their way. As they head into Game 2, the Maple Leafs are ready to showcase their resilience and determination. With a newfound sense of grit and chemistry, fueled by the desire to overcome their playoff demons against the Bruins, Toronto is poised to put up a fierce fight. While the ghosts of playoffs past linger in fans' minds, TSN's Matt Cauz exudes a note of playoff-era optimism, asserting, "This is a great opportunity for the Leafs to write a new chapter." Acknowledging the past, Cauz underscores Toronto's evolution, affirming, "Toronto is certainly stronger and bigger than they have been in the past." However, the lingering question persists – can the Leafs break through offensively? Cauz emphasizes, "That’s something we haven't seen from this team in ages." With the spotlight firmly on Toronto's scoring prowess, Game 2 sets the stage for a pivotal showdown, where redemption and resurgence collide on the ice. As the battle intensifies, the Leafs are poised for a relentless pursuit of victory, driven by a collective resolve to etch their names in the annals of playoff glory. The stage is set, the puck drops, and the hockey world watches with bated breath as Toronto and Boston renew their historic rivalry in a quest for supremacy. The stage is set for an intense showdown in Boston as the Leafs look to even the series and shift the momentum in their favor. Can Toronto's stars find their scoring touch and lead the team to victory, or will the Bruins continue their dominance? Hockey fans everywhere will be eagerly watching as these two historic rivals clash once again in pursuit of playoff glory. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, and hockey fans will want to take advantage of every minute of the action.

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FOR NYCFC, IT’S MAKE OR BREAK TIME ALREADY ON GAME 3

New York. - So to say it’s been a disappointing start to the New York City Football Club’s season would be an understatement. Let’s face it, after last season the match in Charlotte was literally must win. I talk annoyingly often about setting a mental tone, that the mindset at the beginning of a season affects the end of it. And after 2 matches the team has 0 points and somehow worse, 0 goals. NYCFC is one of only three teams in the league with a bagel for goals, alongside Orlando (with one point) and Atlanta (with only one match played). So NYCFC is at the bottom of the league.

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UNION HOLD OFF PACHUCA FOR SCORELESS DRAW IN CCC

Philadelphia. - Another rainy Tuesday at Subaru Park, another night of CONCACAF chaos. CF Pachuca won the Apertura (first half) of the 2022-23 Liga MX season and had the highest combined point total of both halves to earn a first round bye in CONCACAF Champions Cup. They have gone through a bit of a transition with several player sales and transfers, but they are climbing back up the table currently sitting in 3rd in the Clausura (second half) with a high powered attack regularly scoring multiple goals a game, hitting 4 goals in several matches. The Philadelphia Union are of course normally defensive stalwarts but they have been uncharacteristically playing from behind in all of their matches this season so far, although in a much smaller sample size. Despite being down a few players due to injury and suspensions, the Union found their old selves again boosted by the return of starting goalie Andre Blake in a defensive rock fight of a game ending in a double clean sheet 0-0 in the first leg of the CCC Round of 16.

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Longboat's Hat Trick Leads Firewolves to Victory

Albany. - Last night the Albany FireWolves played host to the Vancouver Warriors in a match where Albany celebrated Indigenous Celebration Night, and what better way to celebrate than with a huge victory over the Warriors by a score of 13-8. Leading the way for the FireWolves was forward Travis Longboat who scored 4 goals and added an assist on route to the victory, while rookie forward Alex Simmons continues to separate himself from the competition for rookie of the year as he was able to add seven points to his already outstanding point total (68) for this season. In a game that saw dueling hat tricks with Vancouver forward Keegan Bal, the FireWolves were able to get scoring from all over the roster having eight different goal scorers with goals coming from captain Colton Watkinson, Nick Chaykowsky, Ethan Walker, Tye Kurtz, Marshall Powless and Nathan Grenon rounding it all out.

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Boys In Gold Land A Tie, Messi scores first Concacaf Goal.

Nashville. - Minutes before the first whistle, fans were excited to hear that Hany Mukhtar would be extending his contract with Nashville SC through 2026, with the option to stay through 2027. The momentum of the news had hardly fizzle when Shaq Moore assisted Jacob Shaffleburg for a beautiful goal in the fourth minute, hitting a left-footed shot from right down the middle, slipping through Drake Callender’s fingers. Shaffleburg wasn’t done, as he attacked five minutes later and came close to scoring again. Despite Miami having over 60% possession in the first half, Nashville secured a shut-out thanks to Joe Willis’ hands.

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Athletics tickets on sale next week, Paris 2024 organisers say

Photo courtesy of Paris Olympic Committee Article by Julien Pretot, Reuters Paris. - Tens of thousands of Olympic athletics tickets will go on sale next Monday for events at the Stade de France on Aug. 2-10, the Paris 2024 organisers said on Tuesday. "Several tens of thousands of new tickets will go on sale for this 'Athletics Special' sale. This is one of a series of surprise events organised by Paris 2024 over the next few weeks leading up to the Games," Paris 2024 said in a statement. Paris 2024 said the cheapest tickets, for the morning sessions, would cost 24 euros, while the evening session offers start at 85 euros. More than 8 million of the 10 million tickets for the July 26-Aug 11 Olympics have already been sold.

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Canadian teenager Morales Williams' world indoor 400 record not ratified

Fayetteville. - Christopher Morales Williams' world indoor record in the 400 metres cannot be ratified due to issues with the starting blocks, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) said on Tuesday.

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