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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods posted a video of him swinging a 9-iron in a golf simulator on Wednesday to shoot down rumors on social media that suggested his recovery from back surgeries had worsened to the point he could not even sit in a chair.
The 13-second video Woods posted on Twitter shows him dressed in shorts and golf shoes, and he takes a smooth swing on a golf simulator.
"Progressing nicely," Woods wrote.
The video (http://bit.ly/1oHi2If ) had a time stamp of Wednesday.
If nothing else, it provided the first update on Woods since he spoke at the Hero World Challenge the first week of December. This was intended primarily, however, because of the social media storm that began over the weekend with a Twitter account called "Secret Tour Pro."
Mark Steinberg, Woods' agent at Excel Sports Management, released a statement Monday that said the rumors were "ridiculous and absolutely false."
"With everything that went on this weekend with Twitter exploding and the ridiculous and erroneous discussions - I don't even want to call it reporting - we were inundated with fans saying: 'Wow. How can this be true?' Clearly, it wasn't true," Steinberg said Wednesday.
"If I picked up the phone and called you and said he's doing some chipping and putting and making some swings up to a 9-iron - and that's what the club was - is that impactful or a visual evidence of that?" he said. "We felt that was a more appropriate way to go."
Woods first had a microdiscectomy a week before the 2014 Masters, which kept him out nearly three months. He took off another three months to get stronger, but then announced another back surgery in September, and a third one at the end of October.
He has not played since August. He has not won since August 2013.
The tweet Sunday from "Secret Tour Pro" - who claims to be a tour player, though it has never been verified - said that Woods' condition had worsened since Christmas and that he has to ride in a car with the seat full reclined. The tweet also said Woods has to lay down for the majority of the time and sitting in chair is no longer possible.
Robert Lusetich, who wrote a book about Woods' 2009 season after returning from knee surgery, tweeted similar information the next day that he attributed to his sources, and talked about it on a national radio show.
Steinberg could not say if Woods would have posted the video without the rumors.
"He does want to keep people in the loop to some degree," he said.
Missing from the update was anything beyond "progressing nicely." Woods said in December that he misses competing and wants to return, though he does not appear to be in any rush this time. He has said he tried to come back too early from the first back surgery.
"He's going to learn from the past," Steinberg said. "We don't want to put a timetable on it. He'll come back when he's ready."
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Wichita, Kansas, say former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been arrested after hitting three people with a car and busting into a home.
Police Lt. James Espinoza said Monday that after Randle was ordered to leave a housewarming party early Sunday, he hit the two owners and another man as he backed out of the driveway. None of them was seriously injured.
Espinoza says Randle then returned and broke through the front door. Espinoza says Randle was in possession of marijuana when he was arrested.
Randle is jailed on $100,000 bond on suspicion of aggravated battery, drug possession and criminal damage to property. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney.
The Cowboys released Randle last fall.
NEW YORK (AP) — The forensic pathologist who identified the brain disease CTE afflicting numerous football players and was played by Will Smith in the movie "Concussion" is working on a memoir.
Dr. Bennet Omalu has a six-figure deal with Christian publisher Zondervan, according to literary agent Steve Ross of Abrams Artists Agency. Ross told The Associated Press on Monday the memoir has the working title "The Truth Doesn't Have a Side" and will come out in fall 2017.
Omalu first diagnosed CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, after performing an autopsy on former Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster in 2002. The NFL vehemently disputed his research, but CTE has since been found in the brains of dozens of former players, including recent Hall of Famer Ken Stabler.
A.D. Ibarra
-Austin, Texas
The University Interscholastic League has ruled on two requests by both Calallen and Alice to remain in their former district.
This realignment would have affected area high school athletics and athletic scheduling (football schedules for next season), but it would have also affect all UIL competition such as band and speech competitions.
Both schools appealed the UIL realignment decision and were allowed to remain in District 30-AAAAA.
Medina Valley also appealed asking to remain in District 29-AAAAA, however that appeal was not granted. Therefore, CC Winn will remain in Distrcit 29-AAAAA along with Floresville, Uvalde, McCollum, Harlandale and Southside.
Eagle Pass High School will welcome the addition of two new district opponents, San Antonio Southwest and South San to go along with Del Rio, Laredo United, Alexander, LBJ and United South.
District 29-AAAAA Pierde Calallen, Alice: Niegan Cambio de Medina Valley
La Liga Interescolar Universitaria se ha pronunciado sobre dos solicitudes por tanto Calallen y Alice a permanecer en su antiguo distrito
De ese modo se tendría atletismo de la escuela secundaria zona afectada y la programación de atletismo (horarios de fútbol para la próxima temporada), pero también afectaria a toda la competencia UIL, como la banda y otras competiciones.
Ambas escuelas apelaron la decisión realineación UIL y se les permitió permanecer en el Distrito 30-AAAAA.
Medina Valley también hizo un llamamiento pidiendo permanecer en el Distrito 29-AAAAA, sin embargo no se le concedió dicho recurso.
CC Winn permanecerá en Distrcit 29-AAAAA junto con Floresville, Uvalde, McCollum, Harlandale y Southside.
Eagle Pass High School secundaria dará la bienvenida a la adición de dos nuevos oponentes de distrito, San Antonio suroeste y el sur de San para ir junto con Del Río, Laredo United, Alexander, LBJ y United South.
The Eagle Pass Eagles track team traveled to the Gateway City to participate in the Laredo ISD Relays over the weekend according to Head Coach Roger Olivas.
Ryan Rodriguez and Mike Huitron placed in the 3200 meter run. Mark Venegas, Israel Castillo, David Ramos and Armando Martinez placed 7th in the 400 meter relay and the same team placed 5th in the 800 meter relay while Arturo Valdez came in 8th in the 800 meter run with a 2:03.37.
Castillo tied for 3rd in the 100 meter dash with an 11:58. Eli Guardiola turned in a 2nd place finish with a 52.4 in the 400 meter dash while Mike Huitron placed 5th in the 1600 meter run. Ruben Rodriguez, Eli Guardiola, Arturo Valdez and Alan Morales came in 7th in the 1600 meter relay.
In the field events, Juan Davila tied for 2nd in the high jump with a leap of 5' 4". In the shot put, Iram Gaitan placed 2nd with a toss of 46' 10", Luis Hernandez came in 4th with a 41' 7" and Jovan Garza was sixth with a 40' 1".
Caleb Garcia placed 4th in the discus with a 114' 8".
The Eagles placed 5th overall behind United South, Alexander, United and Del Rio.
A.D. Ibarra
-Laredo
The Eagle Pass Eagles track team traveled to the Gateway City to participate in the Laredo ISD Relays over the weekend according to Head Coach Roger Olivas.
A.D. Ibarra
-Laughlin AFB/San Felipe Country Club
CC Winn's Diego Ibarra was -1 with three holes to play after an incredible approach shot on the very first hole leaving his golf ball two inches from the pin for Birdie at Leaning Pines Municipal Golf Course on Day 2 of the Del Rio/Laughlin AFB Invitational, a tournament that at least for the past fourteen years, has been growing in scope, sponsors and participation with 24 high schools from as far as San Antonio and El Paso.
The Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets are on the board, not waiting until the NBA's trade deadline on Thursday to make moves they hope will bolster their playoffs chances this season.
The Pistons acquired scorer Tobias Harris from Orlando while the Hornets added Courtney Lee from Memphis to help fill the void created by the injury to Charlotte forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. In a deadline-driven league, both moves were aggressive in that they came well before the 3 p.m. Eastern time cutoff for trades to be made.
They also may serve as catapults for other teams out there shopping. The time is nearing for teams that have held cards tightly to their chests to start putting them on the table.
There are several issues teams are considering this week as they mull making significant trades. Among them is the sheer dominance of the Golden State Warriors, who have established themselves as the favorites to win the championship again this season.
As teams went into the All-Star break, there was a feeling across the league that the Spurs, Cavaliers and Thunder may be the only teams equipped to challenge the defending champions for the title. That thought process may cause several other teams just outside of that foursome to play it a little more conservatively when it comes to trades.
The Pistons and Stan Van Gundy didn't let that stop them from acquiring Harris, figuring that adding the cost certainty of the three years remaining on his deal would help them shape their vision going forward rather than look at the unknowns of free agents added this summer.
Free agency is another huge factor that will influence teams with the trade deadline looming; it's shaping up to be a free agency bonanza in July.
With a sky-rocketing salary cap, the majority of teams in the NBA will have enough cap room to add at least one max-contract player to their rosters this summer. That will create a frenetic push for the top tier of free agents, including Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant, Detroit center Andre Drummond and Toronto guard DeMar DeRozan.
So making a deal now to add an impact player, while difficult to pull off, could help a team avoid having to go all-in next summer.
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Here are some of the more intriguing teams to watch headed into Thursday's trade deadline:
ATLANTA HAWKS: Last year's feel-good season has given way to a more sober 2015-16, with a 31-24 record good for fourth in the East and the sense that they have to make a big move to vault back into contention with Cleveland and Toronto. They could be the most likely candidate to part with a key piece to make that happen, with Al Horford and Jeff Teague among the players that have been mentioned as possible trade bait.
BOSTON CELTICS: GM Danny Ainge has spent the last few years accumulating assets — perhaps most attractive is Brooklyn's unprotected first-round draft choice this June — to put him in position to make a Godfather offer to a team for one of its established stars. Now that the Celtics are a surprising 32-23 and sitting at No. 3 in the East, the time to give superb coach Brad Stevens the star he has been looking for could be right now.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS: They have seemed to find their groove lately, oddly enough while star forward Blake Griffin has been out because of a quad injury and a suspension for punching an assistant equipment manager. Despite all the drama, coach and GM Doc Rivers said on Tuesday that Griffin would not be traded. But Rivers still wants to upgrade his bench and add some more scoring punch to give them every chance possible to come out of the rugged West.
TORONTO RAPTORS: Coach Dwane Casey's crew has done a remarkable job absorbing key injuries to remain as the No. 2 seed in the East. DeRozan and Kyle Lowry give them one of the best backcourts in the league and the hope is DeMarre Carroll will back with a month or so to go in the regular season to gear up for the playoffs. They are looking to add another ball-handler off the bench and a power forward that can stretch the defense with his shooting in hopes of avoiding another early playoff exit.
MIAMI HEAT: Chris Bosh has resumed taking blood thinners to treat a blood clot, the same condition that caused him to miss the final 30 games of last season. Bosh is hopeful to play again this season, but the uncertainty surrounding the situation could prompt the Heat to look for ways to bolster the roster around Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic, both over 30 years old.
HOUSTON ROCKETS: One of the biggest disappointments in the league this season and with one of the most active dealmakers in the league in GM Daryl Morey is a combination that makes the Rockets an easy candidate for this list. Dwight Howard's name continues to surface in reports about possible deals as Morey looks to make changes to build a roster that better meshes with ball-dominant guard James Harden.
Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary Bobcat Shimmerz Dance Team 1st place in Varsity Pom Division at the City Of Eagle Pass 5th Annual Dance Competition held Feb 11,2016. Team members are Stephanie Ferguson,Kimberly Balderas,Jenevee Dueñes,Michelle Olvera,Ayleen Madrid,Priscilla Marquez,Ashley Gonzalez,Kayla Sanchez & Kayla Herrada. Coaches Ariana Rodriguez & Gladys Ferguson. Choreography done by Leticia Villanueva.
DENVER (AP) — Will Peyton Manning be back? Can Denver keep this top-ranked defense together? Big questions loom over the Super Bowl-champion Broncos. But Tuesday wasn't the time to think about that. Tuesday was parade day — an opportunity to bask in the spotlight of orange-and-blue clad fans after a 24-10 win over Carolina.
The victory celebration started with an outdoor concert by a trio of Colorado bands including Big Head Todd and The Monsters near city hall and the state Capitol. The sea of fans went crazy on the sunny morning as the music started. The smell of marijuana hung over the park, even though smoking pot in public is illegal in Colorado.
After the show, a downtown parade will feature the victorious players riding on fire trucks along a 1.5-mile-long route, including quarterback Peyton Manning atop Engine No. 18, after his jersey number.
People have been in the park and lining up along the parade route for hours. Classes were in session Tuesday, but school age kids mingled in the crowd. Denver schools offered students excused absences if their parents let officials know.
Mark Bedenbender, who had a prime spot along the metal barrier near Union Station, said the event is not only a celebration but likely a farewell to Manning, too.
"I think he finished on top," he said. "When he lost the game two years ago, you knew he was coming back."
Judy Ayce drove nine hours with her 81-year-old mother Dorothy Ayce from the Chinle Navajo reservation in Arizona for the parade, arriving at the Denver home of Judy Ayce's niece late Monday. On Tuesday morning, Dorothy Ayce's wheelchair was parked against a barricade. A plastic bag of drinks and snacks dangled from the chair. The family was ready to spend the day celebrating.
"We brought our mats. We brought our food. We brought blankets for Grandma," Amanda Ayce said.
Judy Ayce, speaking in Navajo, asked her mother whether she was there for all the Broncos, or especially for Manning.
"Peyton," was the answer.
"She just likes watching sports, and she's followed him for years," her granddaughter said.
Officials won't give specific turnout predictions, but the last time Denver won the Super Bowl in 1999, the downtown party drew an estimated 375,000 people. A year before that, when the Broncos won the Super Bowl for the first time, about 650,000 people showed up.
"We're probably expecting hundreds of thousands," said Mike Stott, a spokesman for Mayor Michael Hancock.
Fans began celebrating Sunday night as the clock ticked down on the Broncos' win in Super Bowl 50.
The crowd became unruly at times, but officers for the most part watched from the sidewalk. Police reported a handful of arrests, mainly for criminal mischief.
On Tuesday, the mood was light. Even some people stuck in traffic near the parade route honked at fans dressed in Broncos jerseys walked on the sidewalk toward the event.
While many took the day off, Gary Baca, chief of security for a downtown building along the route, was working. He wore a bright orange tie with his white dress shirt, and took a moment to survey the crowds he said were sending a message to the Broncos.
"I want them to understand that we as fans truly love them. The love deep down is genuine."
