Right as his inaugural TGL season concluded and he started to ramp up for Masters prep, Tiger Woods announced he ruptured his left Achilles tendon this week.

One month after the death of his mother and weeks after a crucial White House visit for negotiations with the Saudi investment fund, the injury adds another painful element to Woods’ roller-coaster year. It will likely end the 15-time major winner’s 2025 campaign before it began.

Woods underwent surgery in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday morning. Dr. Charlton Stucken said in a statement from Woods that it went smoothly, and he expects the golfer to make a full recovery.

“I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab,” Woods said. “Thank you for all the support.”

As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured.

This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon… pic.twitter.com/KAVZfcRxlE

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— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 11, 2025

This is the 13th documented procedure for Woods since 2002, and his 12th since 2008 when he underwent two knee surgeries while winning the U.S. Open. Woods famously returned from many of his injury issues to win the 2019 Masters for what remains his last major championship. But two years later, he was in a violent car crash that resulted in his right leg and ankle being severely broken. It required emergency surgery including an inserted rod into his tibia and screws and pins into his foot and ankle.

Still, Woods was able to return for the 2022 Masters just 14 months later, and again, he made the cut. Despite more surgeries since then, Woods made the Masters cut again the next two years to extend his record cut streak to 24.

Woods played all four majors in 2024, a feat he hadn’t accomplished since 2019. But he missed the cut at the PGA Championship, U.S. Open and Open Championship. He then underwent another surgery in September to relieve back spasms, and he planned to return to the PGA Tour for the Genesis Invitational in February until he decided he wasn’t ready after his mother Kultida’s death.

When his TGL team, Jupiter Links, was eliminated on March 4, Woods was asked about his status.

“This is the third time I’ve touched a club since my mom passed, so I haven’t really gotten into it,” he said. “My heart is not really into practicing right now. I’ve had so many other things to do with the Tour and trying to do other things.”

What becomes of Woods’ future remains unclear. He has maintained he still believes he can win tournaments, and he’ll continue to play until he doesn’t feel that way. According to The Ohio State University College of Medicine, the recovery from Achilles repair can range from six to nine months, while a return to a sport might be closer to nine to 12 months in the best of outcomes.

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The New York Jets officially made four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers a free agent when the new league year began on Wednesday at 4 p.m. 

However, Rodgers has had the ability to talk to different teams to find his new home in the NFL for the 2025 season, which has led to reports and speculation from multiple fan bases about where he will end up. 

While the free agency whirlwind has been going on, it appears Rodgers is at peace, enjoying time by himself soaking in the sun. 

The Daily Mail posted a picture of Rodgers strolling on a beach somewhere, and he is looking off into the distance while seemingly listening to something in his earbuds. 

Rodgers, wearing a backwards hat with a blanket wrapped around him, could be thinking about his next career step, which also includes a potential retirement. 

That was the case two seasons ago when it was clear the Green Bay Packers were not going with him as their starting quarterback after 18 seasons with the franchise. Rodgers went on his infamous “darkness retreat,” and emerged believing he still had something left to give and wanted a trade to the Jets. 

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The Packers obliged, trading Rodgers before the start of the 2023 season, but he only got to play four snaps with the franchise before tearing his Achilles in the Jets’ home opener. After recovery, the 2024 campaign did not go the way Rodgers would have like, finishing 5-12 over his 17 games. 

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers answers questions from reporters after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Rodgers threw for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with a 63.0% completion rate. Because of that production, while looking particularly more spry in the second half of the season, Rodgers is one of the most intriguing free agents on the market this offseason. 

In turn, the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, two quarterback-needy teams, are reportedly the two teams Rodgers is considering. The Minnesota Vikings, which saw 2024 starter Sam Darnold leave in free agency for the Seattle Seahawks, are reportedly not a “primary option” for Rodgers. 

Russell Wilson is the other quarterback on the market with Super Bowl pedigree, and reports indicate he is expected to visit with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, followed by the Giants on Friday.   

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

It is unknown if Rodgers will be visiting with any teams, but he appears content with where he is at right now. The NFL will continue to wait to see what he decides to do.

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The state basketball championships are set for Friday and Saturday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Here’s a look at matchups involving Southern Section and City Section teams.

Friday

BOYS

Division I: Sierra Canyon (26-7) vs. Stockton Lincoln (31-4), 8 p.m.: The Trailblazers didn’t get to play in Sacramento in 2020 after qualifying for the state championships because the season was stopped by COVID. Maximo Adams and Bryce Cofield have fueled the team’s playoff run, along with the three-point shooting of Bryce James, younger son of LeBron James. Point guard Gavin Hightower also has played well. Lincoln’s Anthony Moore, a 6-foot-6 senior, is averaging 17.8 points and 5.5 rebounds.

Division III: San Gabriel Academy (20-13) vs. Sunnyvale King’s Academy (27-4), 2 p.m.: The Eagles are poised to win their first state championship, led by 6-11 sophomore Mahamadou Diop. The Knights rely on balanced scoring and have played several Southern California teams, losing to Agoura and St. Bonaventure.

Division V: Diamond Ranch (23-14) vs. San Francisco International (24-12), noon.: Michael Salazar and Devin Turner each scored 22 points for Diamond Ranch in a regional final win. Conor Maguire of International has a game this season in which he made 14 threes when scoring 63 points.

GIRLS

Division I: Sage Hill (23-11) vs. Concord Carondelet (29-6), 6 p.m.: Led by standout junior point guard Amalia Holguin and a group of talented freshmen, the Lightning have made their second final in four years. They have played against most of the top teams in Southern California. Carondelet has junior guard Sophia Ross, who is known to make threes.

Division V: Rosamond (29-7) vs. Woodland Christian (30-6), 10 a.m.: Center Ariel Cain scored 30 points in the regional final win over Hillcrest, making 12 of 14 shots. Senior guard Teagan Hayes is averaging 14 points for Woodland Christian.

Saturday

BOYS

Open Division: Eastvale Roosevelt (34-2) vs. S.F. Archbishop Riordan (29-1), 8 p.m.: The top player in California this season, Brayden Burries, will try to deliver a state title for Roosevelt. The Mustangs are a good shooting team from three-point range, so the major question is how playing in an NBA arena will affect things. Riordan, trying to win its first state title since 2002, must overcome the Mustangs’ stellar record of winning the toughest regional division in the state. Riordan’s only loss was to JSerra.

Division II: Chatsworth (26-8) vs. Carmichael Jesuit (26-9), 4 p.m.: Alijah Arenas, averaging 30.4 points, returns to the arena where he scored 44 points in last year’s Division IV final loss. His teammates have learned to contribute much more, making the Chancellors a better team. Jesuit played in the Classic at Damien, going 3-1, and this will be its third time playing this season at Golden 1 Center.

GIRLS

Open Division: Etiwanda (27-5) vs. San Jose Archbishop Mitty (27-3), 6 p.m.: It’s the third consecutive season these two elite teams are playing for a state title, with Etiwanda 2-0 in the series. The Eagles upset Ontario Christian in the regional final and are playing their best basketball for coach Stan Delus. Aliyahna Morris has been igniting the offense.

Division IV: Cerritos Whitney (27-9) vs. Half Moon Bay (23-7), 10 a.m.: Whitney rallied from 10 points down to win its regional final behind Kylie Wang, who scored 16 points. Delaney Dorwin, a senior guard, has been Half Moon Bay’s leading scorer.