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Amazing: For all the years spent analyzing Tiger Woods’ swing, major golf championships and public struggles, Dottie Pepper remembers a different kind of moment. Not a putt at Augusta. Not a fist pump on Sunday. Just a phone call.

Tiger Woods: The former LPGA star and longtime broadcaster shared an emotional story on the Talk Birdie To Me podcast about her late high school friend Kim Galvin, who battled a rare form of cancer.

Pepper said Galvin was a competitive athlete, a lawyer and the kind of friend who held her accountable when she needed it most.

“Two years ago, I lost one of my dearest friends from high school,” Pepper said. “Competitive athlete, lawyer; she would call me on the carpet if I was being an idiot.

“She passed away from a very rare form of cancer. But she took up golf because she loved the fight in Tiger Woods.”

That admiration led Pepper to try something she was not even sure she could pull off. She did not have Woods’ phone number, so she reached out through former Open champion Ian Baker-Finch and asked for help.

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“I don’t even have Tiger’s number in my phone,” Pepper said. “I called in a favor through Ian Baker-Finch, because I knew Tiger meant so much to my friend Kim Galvin.

“Tiger Woods picked up the phone, and I swear she lived another six months because of that conversation,” Pepper added.

“Those are the special moments. It’s not even on the golf course. It’s those personal moments that mean so much.”

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Why the story landed so strongly

The story resonated because Woods’ public image has rarely been simple. He’s one of the greatest golfers in history, a 15-time major champion and the author of one of sport’s most unforgettable comebacks at the 2019 Masters.

He’s also a figure whose career has been shadowed by personal controversy, injury battles and intense scrutiny. Pepper’s account didn’t erase any of that complexity.

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Instead, it offered a reminder that the most meaningful parts of an athlete’s influence often happen far from cameras.

For Galvin, Woods represented resilience, pain, recovery and competitive defiance. A conversation with him, at a time when she was fighting for her life, became something Pepper still struggles to describe without emotion.

Pepper said some of her own favorite memories of covering Woods were not tied to victories.

“Some of my favorite Tiger memories had nothing to do with him winning golf tournaments,” Pepper continued. “It was as Tiger as a human being.

“It was talking about his dogs, or having the sweat running down every crevice in your body. It was the moment the facade started to crack. That’s what I loved about covering Tiger.”

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he softer side of Tiger’s legacy

Woods’ philanthropic work has also been part of his story since the beginning of his professional career. He and his parents founded the TGR Foundation in 1996, with its work focused on education, learning opportunities and community development.

But Pepper’s story wasn’t about a foundation, a public appearance or a formal charity event. It was about a private gesture that reached one person at exactly the right time.

That’s why it felt so powerful. In a career often reduced to records, scandals and comebacks, Pepper offered a quieter snapshot of Woods: a man who understood what his voice could mean to someone who had drawn strength from his fight.

Verdict: “Old age has caught up with him” Frank Bruno doubles down on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

23 years on from Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno’s famous ‘Battle of Britain’, the sport of boxing finds itself on the verge of a similar yet larger event, with domestic heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua set to collide. Looking ahead to the proposed fight, Bruno has doubled down on his forecast for how the contest may play out.

Back in 1993, Frank Bruno came up short against Lewis, halted in round seven of what was a third unsuccessful challenge for the heavyweight crown. That Millennium Stadium event marked a first all-British scrap for the coveted throne, kickstarting an impressive run.

Since then, that number has extended to seven all-British heavyweight world title contests, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley going to war in the most recent, with the latter having since activated his rematch clause to tee up an eighth.

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There will be no world title on the line when Fury and Joshua collide, but that won’t stop the main event becoming one of the biggest in the sport’s recent history

Both men are scheduled for ‘warm-up’ bouts before their meeting – Fury’s yet to be made official – as Joshua looks to build additional experience under newly appointed trainer, Iegor Golub, when he faces Kristian Prenga in July.

Speaking last month, Bruno praised the move, believing Joshua’s mindset will be the difference-maker come fight night, saying, “if he’s in the right frame of mind, then I don’t see him having a problem.”

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Now, in an interview with iFL TV, Bruno has doubled down on that opinion, believing that ‘old age has caught up with Fury’ and that Joshua will capitalise if he is in the correct headspace.

“It will be a good fight, I think that it is definitely going to go on, but I think that old age is catching up with Tyson Fury. Even his Dad says that, [about his] old age. I hope that he does very, very well.

“He has got the survival skills you know, Tyson, but Joshua is a very good puncher – if he believes in himself. If he goes in there believing in himself, it is going to be a hard fight for Tyson.

“We need it, it is good for boxing.”

Joshua returns on  July 25 against Prenga, while Fury may take on an Albanian heavyweight of his own the following month. If both men come through, their own Battle of Britain is pencilled in for mid-November.

It’s Going to Cause Controversy: Tyson Fury’s Final Opponent Before Facing Anthony Joshua Has Been ‘Leaked’

The opponent for Tyson Fury‘s final warm-up bout before facing Anthony Joshua has been leaked, and it’s likely to cause controversy.

‘The Gypsy King’ has signed a contract to fight ‘AJ’ before the end of 2026, with the pair finally set to deliver one of the most-anticipated fights in British boxing history.

However, prior to Fury vs Joshua, both men will have warm-up fights. Joshua already has a clash with Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga booked for the 25th of July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury has confirmed that he will also compete this summer. The 37-year-old is set to return to the ring on the 1st of August in Dublin, Ireland.

Details of his planned opponent for that bout have now emerged, and it’s safe to say that few will be expecting Tyson to have any problems getting the victory.

Per Boxing News, the former unified world heavyweight champion will face undefeated opposition in the warm-up bout. However, at 41 years old, Nelson Hysa is well past his physical prime

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Holder of the unheralded WBO Global Heavyweight Championship, Hysa is no stranger to Fury, with the pair having sparred together on multiple occasions.

Gervonta Davis

The fight has yet to be officially signed, but the veteran heavyweight is said to be the leading contender to be Fury’s final obstacle before the Joshua clash, with final details now being worked out.

In truth, though, Hysa is a downgrade in terms of opposition compared to Arslanbek Makhmudov, who Fury beat easily in his comeback fight in April.

Curiously, Hysa is ranked as the best heavyweight in Albania, sitting just above Joshua’s warm-up foe, Prenga. However, it remains to be seen whether he will have the same level of ambition as his compatriot when it comes to their summer fights.

Prenga has vowed to ‘cancel’ Fury vs Joshua by knocking ‘AJ’ out in their July clash, stating:

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“Brother, it’s like going from one to 100. Everyone will see on July 25 who I really am. They chose me as a warm-up fight for him and Tyson Fury but that’s not going to happen. I am going to cancel that, that’s for sure.”

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Hysa may not be quite so keen to spring a shock. Not only has he trained alongside Fury, but he also recently became stablemates with Tyson, having signed with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.

Another clue the contest may have more of an exhibition feel comes in that it will serve as the co-main event on a card headlined by Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain for the IBO Super Lightweight Championship.

If, as expected, both Fury and Joshua come through their respective fights, all eyes will be on the fight the world really wants to see as the two biggest names in British boxing finally settle their differences.

U.S. Open Qualifier: Charlie Woods Takes Up Caddie Duty for Rival Golfer After Failing the U.S. Open Qualifier Himself

Charlie Woods spent three consecutive years trying to qualify for the U.S. Open. This April, he came closer than ever, but it still was not enough. So on Monday, he settled for the next best option. He walked 36 holes at BallenIsles Country Club, carrying the bag for his future college teammate

Brentley Romine of Golf Channel reported that Charlie is caddying for his direct competitor, Miles Russell, on the final day of the US Open qualifier. Russell, the world’s top-ranked junior, entered golf’s longest day as one of the most-watched names, along with Matthieu Pavon, Kevin Tway, Luke Clanton, and Matt Kuchar.

In the first round of the final qualifier, Russell shot 71. He carded three birdies on the front nine, and then on the back nine, he picked up 2 more. With the second round still underway, and a projected cutline set at 3 under, how Miles will do remains to be seen.

But overall, it seems having Woods on the bag is helping Miles, and why shouldn’t it? Charlie has substantial knowledge of the qualifier. Just six weeks earlier, on April 28, Charlie Woods was on the other side of the equation.

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His own bid for the 2026 U.S. Open qualifying round ended just one stroke short of a playoff after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs.

Charlie had opened the round with a bogey on the first hole before settling into his round. He birdied the par-4 sixth to return to an even par, but a costly double bogey on the par-3 seventh proved very difficult to overcome. He made the turn in 38, continuing the round with birdies at the par 5-10th and the par 4-12th holes as he briefly put himself back into contention. But a bogey on the 14th interrupted the charge, but then a birdie on the 15th was helpful. He then parred his final three holes to finish 10th.

Before 2026, Woods’s previous two attempts at the US Open qualifying weren’t successful. In 2024, he shot 81 at the Legacy Golf & Tennis Club, and then in 2025, he carded 75 at Wellington Golf Club and was seven strokes off the required score.

Apart from this agonizing loss, Charlie’s 2026 season has been average. His best finish was a tie for 19th at the Junior Orange Bowl International in January. He later finished 68th at the AJGA Simplify Boys Championship and then 36th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.

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In fact, just weeks before the U.S. Open qualifying, Charlie Woods finished T42 at the Terracotta Invitational. Just this month, he qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur for the third time. He shot a 3-under 68 and won the sudden-death playoff to get the qualifying spot from the Heathrow Country Club.

Now, as far as Russell’s run goes, he has made history by becoming the youngest player to ever make a Korn Ferry Tour cut and broke Tiger Woods’ record as the youngest AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year in 2023. For him, this is one of the final hurdles to becoming one of the greatest young golfers, and for Charlie, caddying for him is a front-row seat to the stage where he almost reached his goal.

Fight Talks: Conflicting Reports Emerge on Gervonta Davis vs Floyd Schofield Fight

Summer usually brings a slate of title fights or future announced bouts for the fall. However, one of the sport’s best and most recognizable boxers continues to sit in a holding pattern. Now, a fight that looked set to erase a vacant title is in jeopardy for a myriad of reasons.

Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) has held the WBA lightweight championship since 2021. He successfully defended it five times. Now, with challenger Floyd Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs) lining up for his chance, the title remains up in the air for a myriad of reasons, and many of those reside with the former champion.

Floyd Schofield Sr gives update on fight talks

Speaking to MillCity Boxing, Schofield’s father, also named Floyd, detailed the happenings regarding the potential fight and did not mince words.

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“We can’t do anything until the WBA says. [We’re] supposed to be in negotiations for another 20 days with Tank’s people, but according to what the lawyers say, they can’t be in negotiations right now. So, [we’re] in limbo for 20 more days while they got that mandate up. Tank’s people got to make a fight with us within 20 days.”

The mandate expires at the end of the month. The onus sits with Davis, who continues to carry his share of problems.

As mentioned, Davis needs to bear some responsibility. On January 16, WBA president Gilberto Mendoza stripped Davis of the title, assigning him the ” champion in recess” designation. Davis’ alleged recent behavior could serve as the basis for the reasoning.

Gervonta Davis

An arrest warrant was issued for a probation violation on an unrelated issue as recently as last month.  In the past year, Davis was embroiled in domestic violence incidents. Now, the former champion and potential challenger cannot agree on a contract.

Other sources claim fight is being negotiated

In the latest update on the fight, Boxing Scene has reported that “two officials close to the situation” say the fight is being negotiated. “I think we can make it work. I bet we have something done. We don’t want to go to purse bid,” one source reportedly said.

Meanwhile, Schofield Sr is confident his son will get the result, saying “We want the fight, and we’re going to win the fight.”

Schofield will be hoping things work out against Davis. Last year, he agreed to face Shakur Stevenson, only to back out of the fight with an injury.

Gervonta Davis has just 15 days to make fight with undefeated rival or risk losing world title

Gervonta Davis’ most recent legal trouble seems to be impacting his return to boxing and may see him lose his world title entirely.

‘Tank’ last fought in March of 2025, retaining his WBA lightweight world title via a controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr. An exhibition fight with Jake Paul later in the year was cancelled when he was accused of domestic violence

In January, the sanctioning body named Davis ‘champion in recess’ and looked set to order a vacant title bout between Floyd Schoefild and Lucas Bahdi, but instead, as talk of the Baltimore champion’s return began to heat up, ordered him to face Schofield instead.

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Speaking to Mill City Boxing recently, Schofield’s father and trainer said that talks are not currently ongoing, perhaps due to Davis’ fresh legal situation, and that he and his son are waiting for the negotiation period to end for the WBA to make a decision.

“We can’t do anything until the WBA says. [We’re] supposed to be in negotiations for another 20 days with Tank’s people, but according to what the lawyers say, they can’t be in negotiations right now. So, [we’re] in limbo for 20 more days while they got that mandate up. Tank’s people got to make a fight with us within 20 days.”

Gervonta Davis

From Schofield’s update, Davis’ grip on the WBA title appears increasingly uncertain, with the sanctioning body potentially forced to make a decision if the teams fail to make progress. The allotted negotiation period ends on June 22, at which point purse bids could be called, though only if ‘Tank’ is willing and able to defend his belt.

Schofield is undefeated in 19 bouts and, at 23 years old, has a bright future in the sport. His previous world title challenge against Shakur Stevenson was cancelled during fight week when he took unwell.

The message Nelly Korda received from Tiger Woods before winning the U.S. Open

Tiger Woods : She claims her second Major of 2026, a year in which she has added two more victories and three runner-up finishes in eight appearances

In one of the sanctuaries of golf in the United States, Riviera, in Los Angeles, Nelly Korda lifted yet another title to the sky that can make room for her stardom. The American and world No. 1 won the US Open to reaffirm her crushing dominance in 2026, where she has won four titles, including the other Major that has been played, the Chevron, and has finished second on three other occasions. In the eighth tournament she played, she finished eighth. In the entire season, only nine players can say they have finished ahead of her in any tournament.

Korda came back over the course of the other three days from Thursday’s slip-up. After posting a 73 she was seven shots off the lead, then fired matching 67s on Friday and Saturday to reach a share of the lead and head into the final round with every chance, in search of the fourth Major of her career at the age of 27. (Results)

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Before going out to play on Sunday, Korda received a text message from Tiger Woods telling her: “Finish it off!” It was one more, albeit a significant one, in a kind of positive therapy that works for her just as well as the grip change recommended by her sister Jessica, a golfer who is now pregnant. All week she had been writing herself messages on the bathroom mirror like: “Whatever happens, will happen. Just give 100 percent.”

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And that was the spirit when she saw that with six holes to play, the Korean In Gee Chun had opened up a two-shot lead. With a string of pars, she kept building while the rest began to falter. That brought her to the 17th hole, a par 5, where a three-meter putt allowed her to sink a birdie that left her as the sole leader of the US Open, one shot ahead of England’s Charley Hull and Mexico’s Gaby Lopez. She played the final hole in such an orthodox way that the last putt, from less than a meter, went in through the back door, but it went in.
It had been 13 years since any golfer had won the first two majors of a season.
Julia López Ramírez, the only Spaniard among the five who played the second major of the season to make the cut, shot 75 in the final round and finished 60th. After winning all the American Majors, Korda still has the British and the Evian left to complete the women’s career Super Grand Slam—there are five—which has only been achieved by the Australian Karrie Webb. In addition to being an Olympic champion.

After We’ve waited nearly fifteen years to see Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury exchange blows in the ring, but we’re finally getting to see the giants collide this year.

Anthony Joshua: Dubbed the Battle of Britain, the boxing legends have both planned their year in accordance with the highly anticipated showdown, pushing the date down the line in a bid to come in hot.

And, although there are still some final hurdles to jump over to get the fight officially licensed, all fingers point to a winter wonderland bout.

The fight was confirmed by famed matchmaker Turki Alalshikh last month, following the head-to-head gob-off after Tyson’s first fight back from retirement.

With Fury in the ring, Joshua has also wanted to get some punches in before they clash, penning in Kristian Prenga as his next opponent.

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There’s also rumours that he could be facing Deontay Wilder before Fury too, making sure it’s two fights each this year (because we’re not counting that Jake Paul dance).

But all of this would need to be completed before the final months of the year, as Eddie Hearn cements ‘November’ as the Battle of Britain timeline.

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“For us, we were always told it was November. It’s definitely happening this year,” Hearn told SunSport. “But I do still expect the fight to take place in November.”

As for the location, that’s still up in the air.

“It’s where Turki Alalshikh tells us it’s happening. He pays the bills. But the UK makes sense to us,” Hearn added.

Both fighters seem keen to get in the ring and finally settle the score, but getting that contract signed has always been an issue for Hearn and Frank Warren.

But with both competitors ramping up their schedule to come into a fight in their peak physical condition (for fighters in their mid-to-late thirties), the signs are positive.

Tyson Fury isn’t stopping with Joshua, though, as he’s already eyeing a fourth blockbuster fight in his latest comeback arc, having one eye on a belt again.

Vanessa Trump Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis Amid Tiger Woods’ Ongoing Troubles

Vanessa Trump revealed Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, sharing the deeply personal news in an emotional social media statement that immediately prompted an outpouring of support from family members, friends, and followers.

The announcement arrives during a turbulent stretch in her personal life, with boyfriend Tiger Woods also facing mounting scrutiny after his recent legal and health-related struggles.

Vanessa, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., confirmed the diagnosis in an Instagram post while asking for privacy as she begins treatment.

“I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she wrote. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.”

The 48-year-old added that doctors had already performed a medical procedure earlier this week.

“I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week on me,” Vanessa shared.

Despite the frightening diagnosis, she emphasized that she remains optimistic and focused on recovery while leaning on loved ones for support.

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“I’m staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” she said.

“Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express,” Vanessa continued. “I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery.”

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The message quickly drew supportive responses across social media, including from Ivanka Trump, who commented publicly on the post.

“Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama,” Ivanka wrote.

Vanessa’s daughter, Kai Trump, also posted a heartfelt tribute alongside a smiling photo of the pair together.

“Strongest person I know. Love you,” Kai wrote.

Vanessa’s health announcement has also placed fresh attention on her relationship with Woods, which became public earlier this year.

In March 2025, Vanessa confirmed she was dating the golf icon after months of speculation surrounding the pair.

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Both maintain homes in Jupiter, and reports indicated they had grown increasingly close over the last year.

The relationship developed during a difficult chapter for Woods himself.

The 15-time major champion returned to the United States on May 14 following a six-week stay at a rehabilitation facility in Switzerland.

The rehab stint came after Woods’ March 27 car crash and subsequent DUI arrest, which sparked another wave of concern surrounding the legendary golfer.

Woods, now 50, has endured a series of physical setbacks and personal controversies throughout the latter stages of his career.

Multiple surgeries, chronic injuries, and off-course scrutiny have significantly limited his appearances on the PGA Tour in recent years.

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Meanwhile, Vanessa has largely kept a lower public profile since divorcing Donald Trump Jr. in 2018 after 13 years of marriage. The former couple share five children together: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe.

Just last week, Vanessa appeared publicly alongside members of the Trump family while celebrating Kai’s prep school graduation in Florida.

Now, attention has shifted dramatically toward her health battle.

Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States, though advancements in screening and treatment have continued improving survival rates significantly in recent years.

For Vanessa, the coming months are expected to center on treatment and recovery while surrounded by family support. Her announcement also serves as another reminder of how quickly personal struggles can emerge even for figures constantly living in the public eye.

The three-weight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko’s comeback plan includes Gervonta Davis and immediate world title shot

Vasyl Lomachenko:The three-weight world champion and future Hall of Famer hasn’t set foot in the ring since an eleventh-round stoppage victory over George Kambosos Jr in May 2024.

Lomachenko hung up his gloves just over a year later.

However, Ring Magazine reported last week that Loma is set to reverse his retirement with a comeback fight eyed for this autumn (September, October, November).

The same publication is now reporting that Lomachenko intends to return to an immediate world title shot against IBF and WBO super featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete.

If the Ukrainian ends up beating Navarrete, then Lomachenko is eyeing a WBA lightweight champion in recess Gervonta Davis.

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Lomachenko had been locked into negotiations with Davis for a lightweight unification bout in late 2024.

Those talks subsequently collapsed when Loma stepped away from the sport.

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Lomachenko’s promoter at the time, Todd duBoef, of Top Rank, revealed how close the fight was to getting done during a sitdown interview with talkSPORT.com shortly after.

“We were all for it,” he said. “We had met with Tank Davis and multiple people from PBC.

“Loma is at a place in his career where he is seasoned, he’s seen it all, he’s done it all.

“But one thing he’s not done is unify all of the titles and go undisputed.

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“And I think he really wanted that, that is why his disappointment in the Haney fight was there.

“But he wanted to take a pause, and we are all for it.

“There was a framework that was relatively simple to put together and could be done.

“But at the end of the day, it is down to the athletes.

“There is no agreement in place. By framework, I mean similar to how we did Wilder and Fury, there was a framework to the dynamic of the two of us coming together and creating a massive event between PBC and Top Rank.

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“There is a framework to that, and that is how it looks as a sketch.

“The details of it are different, but you have a framework of how you work, and that’s a nice place to start.”