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Tiger Woods Admits He Even Surprised Himself With Major Finish
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MICHELLE
This week’s Spotlight feature is Michelle, and she is more than just another pretty face. Michelle loves being in front of the cam- era and is a very outgoing and fun person. This young lady com- mands attention when she walks into a room, and her confidence and will to succeed is second to none. Congratulations to Michelle as this week’s Spotlight feature.
Tiger Woods is starting to resemble the once-domi- nant golfer we all knew, which has even surprised himself.
Tiger finished second at the PGA Championship after shooting a final round 64 on Sunday to move up the leaderboard. The second- place finish marked his best finish at a major since 2009.
In an interview with CBS’ Amanda Balionis after the major, Tiger admitted he didn’t see himself in this po- sition a year ago.
“I was in contention the last two major champi- onships. I would never have foreseen that a year ago,”
TIGER WOODS
Former NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson contin- ues to make a name for him- self in the business world. Not only does he aim to make his investments grow, but most importantly, he wants to make an impact in under- served communities. He is now planning to invest in the city of Baltimore to create more job opportunities and contribute to its economic growth.
Just recently, Johnson reportedly met with Balti- more Mayor Catherine Pugh to discuss long-term investment opportunities in the city. He hopes to bring more employment opportuni- ties by bringing some of his franchises in the area.
MAGIC JOHNSON
already spurred growth and
development to several urban communities such as Harlem and Brooklyn through his company, Magic Johnson En- terprises. Now, the company is valued at an estimated $1 billion.
Johnson's latest invest- ment is expected to improve the Baltimore's economic sit- uation. And he aims to do just that. He said, "Baltimore, you're the magic city. Here comes the magic man."
Woods said.
Tiger also seemed proud
of the way he played.
“I played hard. It was a bit
of a struggle with my game today. I was hanging in there, just grinding it out.
Not only did Tiger finish second at the PGA Champi- onship, but he was also tied for sixth at The Open Cham- pionship. This is his best fin- ish at consecutive majors since 2010.
Magic Johnson To Invest In The City Of Baltimore To Create More Jobs And Economic Growth
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Other potential projects considered are adding one of his movie theaters at the Mondawmin Mall, improving tax breaks for investing in un- derserved neighborhoods, and revitalizing the Perkins Home housing development.
"We bring a retail and a housing option, which we call mix-use. That really jump- starts the redevelopment of urban corridors. And then others will come in, big boxes and others, will come in and invest in the city," he said in an interview with WBAL-TV.
Moreover, Johnson plans to return to the city to know more about it and to continue the discussions about possible investments and developments.
For over 10 years, he has
It’s the Miami Heat or bust for Dwyane Wade.
Wade spoke with some reporters at the NBA’s Jr. World Championships in Or- lando on Saturday. Wade, who is a free agent, told them that the only team he will consider playing for is the Miami Heat.
Wade, 36, emphasized how important his family is for him and says he wants to do what’s best for them. That means staying mostly in Miami.
Wade spent his first 13 seasons with the Heat before signing with the Chicago Bulls. That only lasted one
DWYANE WADE
season. He then signed with Cleveland before being traded to Miami in February. Pat Riley has said he ex- pects Wade to make a deci- sion on his future at some point this month.
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