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Tiger Woods announced the passing of his mother, Kultida Woods, describing her as a "force of nature" and expressing deep sadness at her loss. He credited her unwavering support as instrumental in his personal achievements and thanked everyone for their prayers and privacy during this difficult time. Kultida, who was a constant presence in Woods' life, was married to Earl Woods and was a beloved figure in the golf legend's family, as well as a...

Eric Miraflores, a professional basketball player and coach, has played for various universities and leagues in the Philippines and Australia, including the NBL. He credits basketball with saving his life and teaching him valuable life lessons. Miraflores led a basketball clinic for Aboriginal youth in Yuendumu, reflecting his passion for coaching and mentoring young players from different cultural backgrounds. Full Article

Former West Coast Eagles AFL premiership player Adam Hunter has passed away at the age of 43 in his hometown of Bunbury, Western Australia. The circumstances of his death are currently unknown, but the Eagles confirmed his passing and expressed their condolences on social media. Hunter, who played 151 games and was part of the 2006 premiership-winning team, retired in 2009 due to injuries. His death follows those of ex-Brisbane Lions player Troy Selwood and...

About 10 people, including the gunman, were killed in a mass shooting at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called it the country's worst mass shooting, but a final death toll, number of wounded, and motive were still unknown. Police believe the perpetrator acted alone, and there were no suspected connections to terrorism at this point. Full Article

Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment over Arsenal's failure to sign a new striker but remains confident in their pursuit of Premier League glory, despite relying on Kai Havertz as their main forward option. The manager admitted to needing to be "very flexible" with their attacking tactics, with players like Leandro Trossard and Raheem Sterling set to lead the line. Despite trailing 2-0 to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final, Arteta believes their recent win against Manchester...

Australian cricketer Travis Head impressed with a half-century at the top of the order in the first Sri Lanka Test, continuing his strong form in Asia. Despite his success, Head does not see himself opening the batting in Australian conditions, preferring to remain in the middle order where he feels most comfortable. Coach Andrew McDonald is considering changes for the World Test Championship final, with Head likely to move back to number five to accommodate...