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PGA (Professional Golfers Association): $18M Man
While Viktor Hovland might not have clinched his first major golf championship just yet, he's undoubtedly waking up with a smile that stretches as wide as the fairway. The Norwegian golfer secured a whopping $18M in winnings after emerging victorious at the season-ending FedEx Cup Playoffs. Hovland held his nerve and finished with a comfortable four-shot lead, pocketing a jaw-dropping payday that most of us can only imagine.
Women’s World Cup: Spain’s Football President Under Fire
Spain's Women's National team won the World Cup a week ago, but it's the kiss that is on everyone's minds. Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, finds himself embroiled in a storm he kissed one of his players on the mouth during the World Cup medal ceremony." Despite calls for his resignation, Rubiales is standing his ground, and this decision has ignited a firestorm of reactions. The fallout has been far-reaching, with the women's national football (aka soccer) coaching staff (all but the head coach) and some federation members resigning. Decorated men's national team members refuse to play with Rubiales at the helm. It's a tangled web of drama that's casting a shadow over Spain's triumphant World Cup victory.
NFL (National Football League) Roster Shuffle
For NFL fans, this weekend isn't just about touchdowns and tackles; it's also about the nail-biting anticipation of roster decisions. In an unprecedented move, the NFL has decided to skip the usual roster cutdown to 75 players during the preseason. Instead, teams will make a one-time reduction, slicing the roster from 90 players to 53 by the looming August 29 deadline. With around 1,200 players hitting the open market, it's a game of musical chairs as teams scramble to finalize their lineups and fill up their practice squads before the regular season begins on Thursday, September 7.
Before we go
Simone Biles has made history yet again, winning her 8th all-around national title at the US Gymnastics Championships. Biles' routines were nothing short of breathtaking, as she effortlessly executed moves that no other female gymnast has dared to attempt in competition.
The El Segundo, CA team represented the US against the world in the Little League World Series and clinched a dramatic victory with a walk-off home run. They beat the Pabao Little League from Curacao.
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