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ANALYTICAL: WHY TIGER WOODS HAS ZERO TIMETABLE AFTER 7TH SURGERY

Tiger Woods stated his recovery from his latest back surgery is "not as fast as I'd like" and refused to set a return date. He has just been cleared to chip and putt.

Analytical: Why Tiger Woods Has Zero Timetable After 7th Surgery
Woods "A Ways Away" From 2026 Schedule

On December 2nd, Tiger Woods shared that his recovery from his recent back surgery is taking longer than expected, so he can’t say when he’ll be back on the course.

Woods, who turns 50 later this month and has 15 major titles, had disc replacement surgery in October. This is just the latest in a string of surgeries and injuries that have kept him out of action since the 2024 British Open.

At his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on December 2nd, Woods mentioned he’s been cleared to start chipping and putting. Still, the former world number one isn't sure when he will compete again.

“It’s not going as fast as I want,” Woods said when asked about his recovery from his seventh back surgery.

“It was the right thing to do, something I needed. It just takes time and hard work to get through rehab.”

When questioned about his potential 2026 tournament plans, Woods said he’s still figuring out when he’ll be ready to return.

“I’m just waiting to get back to playing. Once I do, I’ll start planning my schedule,” Woods said.

“I’m not there yet in terms of making those decisions or commitments.

“I’ve been through this rehab before, so it’s one step at a time. Once I get used to practising, pushing myself, playing, and recovering, then I can decide where and how much I’ll play.”

After a bad car crash in 2021 caused serious leg injuries, Woods came back at the 2022 Masters, finishing 47th.

He had another back operation in September 2024 and was recovering from that when he announced in March that he had ruptured his Achilles tendon.

Even though he’s started chipping and putting, Woods is prepared for a long rehab after his surgery.

“I just got cleared last week to chip and putt, which is great,” he said.

“It’s been slow since I couldn't do much after the disc replacement.

“Now I’m cleared to start working harder in the gym, building strength, and doing more of the twisting exercises I haven’t been able to do. I’m just letting the disc settle.”

When asked if he might return at the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles in February, Woods said, “As I said, I don’t know. Disc replacement takes time. It’s not as long as a fusion, thankfully, but it will take a while.”

Woods is determined to get back to playing golf.

“I want to get back to just playing golf,” he said.

“I haven’t played in a while. It’s been a tough year.

“I’ve had a lot of tough things happen on and off the course, so I really want to just play again. It’s been too long.”

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.

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Grizzlies finalise Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.

And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.

All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.

There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.

Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.

KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY

The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.

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Klint Kubiak is set for the Raiders as Seahawks coach faces the New England Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.

Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.

This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.

Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.

“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”

Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.

Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.

“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”

Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.

Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.

“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”

Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.

“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”

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