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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Miz's new golf channel shows sweet moments with his daughters
The Miz (Image via WWE) WWE Superstar The Miz has found a new love outside the wrestling ring, golf! A month ago, he started a YouTube channel called MizGolf, where he shares his journey to become a better golfer. But it is not just about the sport. For The Miz, golf is a fun way to spend time with his family and friends, making it special. The Miz, whose real name is Mike Mizanin, has turned golf into a family adventure. He plays with his wife Maryse, his father George, and his daughters Monroe and Madison. While he is trying to get better at the game, it is clear that what matters most to him is making memories with the people he loves. The Miz loves making fun memories with his daughters The best part of MizGolf is seeing The Miz have fun with his daughters. On a recent outing, he asked them what they liked most about playing golf that day. One of them excitedly talks about finding frogs and even seeing a lizard. It shows that, for them, golf is about more than just the game, it is about little adventures and happy times with Dad. He Tweeted: 'What's your favorite part about golf? Mine, playing with these two goofballs. #MizGolf' This tweet from The Miz says it all. He is not just focused on becoming a great golfer. He is enjoying every moment with his kids. Whether it is chasing frogs or laughing during a putting contest, those memories mean more than any trophy. Golf as a bonding experience for The Miz The Miz has enjoyed golf since he was a kid, thanks to his dad. Now, he's passing that love down to his own daughters. He often takes Monroe and Madison to the golf course. They may be small, but they love swinging clubs, running around, and having fun. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo Maryse also joins him on the course. The couple laughs, plays around, and enjoys spending time outdoors. They are not serious or strict when they play, it is all about fun and family time. They also post these happy moments on their YouTube channel, MizGolf, so fans can enjoy watching them too. He has also shared videos with various popular celebrities. The Miz Trains at Topgolf | Miz Golf In his first video, The Miz plays at Black Gold Golf Club in California with pro golfer Nico Mendoza. He practices his swing and prepares for the American Century Championship, a big celebrity golf event. Even though he wants to do better than last year, the video is full of light moments and smiles, showing how much he enjoys the game. Also Read: WWE Superstar The Miz Redefined Dedication, Excellence, and Passion To Be Unstoppable Thanks to MizGolf and WWE , fans get to see a new side of The Miz, not just a wrestler or a celebrity, but a fun and caring dad who loves spending time with his family.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Stephen Curry returns to American Century Championship after walk-off eagle victory in 2023
Stephen Curry and his viral-producing talents are returning to this year's American Century Championship. Curry won the celebrity golf event in 2023 with a walk-off eagle. He did not compete last year as he was preparing to help lead Team USA to gold in basketball at the Paris Olympics. The NBA icon authored the most dramatic conclusion in ACC history two years ago when he rolled in an 18-foot eagle on the par-5 finisher to defeat tennis' Mardy Fish (video above). Because of how the modified Stableford scoring system works, had Curry missed the putt and made birdie, he would have lost by 1 point. It was one of multiple exhilarating moments at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course for one of sports' all-time dynamic performers. He made four eagles that week, including a hole-in-one at the 165-yard, par-3 seventh in Round 2. Curry will be joined in the field by Fish, who won last year's tournament, as well as Curry's father, Dell, and brother, Seth. Players among the field of 90 sports and entertainment stars range from Travis and Jason Kelce, to Josh Allen and Aaron Rodgers, to Colin Jost and Nate Bargatze, to Charles Barkley and Alex Rodriguez. The event will take place July 11-13 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. NBC and Peacock will have live coverage of all three rounds. Steph Curry may have been out of breath celebrating his hole-in-one on No. 7 at the American Century Championship, but the occasion was certainly well worth it.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Stephen Curry returns to American Century Classic after walk-off eagle victory in 2023
Stephen Curry and his viral-producing talents are returning to this year's American Century Championship. Curry won the celebrity golf event in 2023 with a walk-off eagle. He did not compete last year as he was preparing to help lead Team USA to gold in basketball at the Paris Olympics. The NBA icon authored the most dramatic conclusion in ACC history two years ago when he rolled in an 18-foot eagle on the par-5 finisher to defeat tennis' Mardy Fish (video above). Because of how the modified Stableford scoring system works, had Curry missed the putt and made birdie, he would have lost by 1 point. It was one of multiple exhilarating moments at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course for one of sports' all-time dynamic performers. He made four eagles that week, including a hole-in-one at the 165-yard, par-3 seventh in Round 2. Curry will be joined in the field by Fish, who won last year's tournament, as well as Curry's father, Dell, and brother, Seth. Players among the field of 90 sports and entertainment stars range from Travis and Jason Kelce, to Josh Allen and Aaron Rodgers, to Colin Jost and Nate Bargatze, to Charles Barkley and Alex Rodriguez. The event will take place July 11-13 in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada. NBC and Peacock will have live coverage of all three rounds. Steph Curry may have been out of breath celebrating his hole-in-one on No. 7 at the American Century Championship, but the occasion was certainly well worth it.
San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Warriors' Steph Curry commits to play in Lake Tahoe golf tournament
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will return to the shores of Lake Tahoe in July, potentially trying to make another closing 3. That's what Curry memorably did two years ago in the American Century Championship. His eagle on the 54th and final hole, a par-5, vaulted him to a dramatic victory in the marquee celebrity golf tournament. And now he's back. Curry has officially committed to play in this year's event (July 11-13) at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline, Nev., the Chronicle has learned. Tournament officials will make the announcement Tuesday. This will be Curry's first appearance in the event since he earned his inaugural victory in July 2023. He didn't return to 'defend' his title because he was busy with the U.S. men's national basketball team last summer, preparing for the Paris Olympics. That worked out fairly well for Curry, whose torrid shooting in the semifinals and finals helped his team secure the gold medal. Curry and former pro tennis player Mardy Fish both return to Edgewood as reigning champs, in a sense. Curry's final-hole eagle in '23 (on an 18-foot putt) pushed him past Fish, and then last year Fish won the tournament for the second time. Two years ago, Curry built his wire-to-wire win on four eagles. That included a second-round hole-in-one on No. 7, punctuated by his impromptu, exuberant, 152-yard sprint from the tee to the hole. Curry finished with 75 points in the modified Stableford scoring system, to beat Fish (73) and former San Jose Sharks standout Joe Pavelski (66). Curry's passion for golf has prompted him to play on what is now known as the Korn Ferry Tour; fund the men's and women's programs at Howard University; and establish the Underrated Tour, a junior golf circuit seeking to create a pathway to the pros for underrepresented players. But his crowning achievement in his second sport came two years ago at Edgewood. 'I've always dreamt of this: 18th green, before a crowd like this,' Curry said after rolling home his triumphant putt. 'I still can't believe I made it. That was the most fun I've ever had on a golf course.' Curry contended in previous years of the celebrity tournament, finishing as high as fourth. This year's field of 90 golfers features a strong San Francisco 49ers flavor. Tight end George Kittle will make his first appearance in the event, along with teammate Kyle Juszczyk. Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice, both regular participants, also will compete. Top golfers who figure to challenge Curry and Fish include Pavelski, former LPGA star Annika Sorenstam, former Cowboys quarterback (and three-time winner) Tony Romo and baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz. Curry's dad, Dell, and brother, Seth, also are in the field.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Q&A: John Smoltz has a solution to fix the Pirates and keep Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh
Q&A: John Smoltz has a solution to fix the Pirates and keep Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh Show Caption Hide Caption John Smoltz thinks a Paul Skenes trade could happen Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz explains why it's not so crazy to think the Pirates should trade Paul Skenes, and pitches a potential solution for Pittsburgh. When John Smoltz took the mound for Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS to help power the Atlanta Braves past Barry Bonds and the Pittsburgh Pirates in a walk-off classic, there was no way he could have known that more than three decades later Pittsburgh would never get back to that stage. In fact, in the 33 years since that game sent the Braves to their second of five trips to the World Series in a nine-year span, the Pirates haven't so much as won a playoff series in three trips (unless you count the 2013 wild card game). Their current playoff drought is likely to reach 10 years this season. It's a decline Smoltz believes is bad for baseball. "I think baseball is better when Pittsburgh is relevant," the Hall of Famer told FTW in a conversation about his upcoming participation in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship on July 11. That's why the 2024 arrival of flame-throwing ace Paul Skenes had Smoltz pulling for a Pirates turnaround. There were parallels between the situation in Pittsburgh and the one Smoltz faced in 1988 when he joined the Braves, who were suffering through a similar drought of success. Now, however, as a second straight Cy Young-worthy season for the 22-year-old Skenes is circling the drain, Smoltz is beginning to accept things may never turn around for the moribund Pirates. And though general manager Ben Cherington said Thursday the team isn't discussing trading Skenes, Smoltz doesn't think the suggestion is so crazy. "I thought this year would have an impact where they could improve their team," Smoltz said. "And now, what you just asked is more reasonable than not, you know? I mean, this organization has not shown that they can, A. Keep players. B. Put players together to win. And it's been a tough run for a Pirate fan." Below is our full conversation with Smoltz, including the radical split-season change he would make to the MLB schedule to help teams stuck in neutral like Pittsburgh compete, and how the 58-year-old is feeling ahead of the American Century Championship -- a tournament he's looking to win for the first time after two runner-up finishes. FTW: You've come close to winning the American Century Championship a few times. How do you feel going into this year's tournament? JS: Yeah, my biological clock is running out of time, right? I'm going to be the oldest winner at some point, so I just don't know when. But no, it's going great. I've got a brand new body, two new hips. Those are great. I've been working out again, trying to get stronger. So, a lot of things that I couldn't do the last couple of years, I'm able to do now. I can hit balls all day. Doesn't hurt. I can practice. I got one more qualifier to get through to hopefully get back to the U.S. Open for the senior U.S. Open Champions Tour. But things are going great, and I'm always excited anytime we get close to Tahoe. That anxiety, that wanting to win and that desire to compete is still burning deep within. FTW: Who are some of the best non-PGA players you've played with? JS: Celebrity golf is getting so good, right? Guys have put in their time after they retired. Of course, Steph Curry was defending champ and had to play in the Olympics [last summer], so he hasn't really had a chance to defend his championship. Mardy Fish is going to win just about every other year it seems like. Tony Romo, Joe Pavelski, Mark Mulder. There's so many good golfers now that when you go to this tournament, of the 90 players or so -- used to be about 10 that could really have a chance to win, and I'd say that number is increasing. So you know, people who go for the first time, it's a little unfair for them, because it's so out-of-body experience, but the seasoned vets that know how to play Tahoe, Mardy Fish, by far, is always going to be ranked number one because he's had so much success. FTW: If you're betting on the next major [The Open], are you picking one of Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler or taking someone in the field? JS: No, you got to look at one of those two guys. The world's been lifted off of McIlroy now that he's got the grand slam. I still think he's going to be freed up and win multiple majors before his career is over. But Scottie Scheffler is the GOAT right now. He's the guy that he just does his thing. When he's off, he shoots 2-under. When he's on, he shoots 6- to 9-under. And I just think, look, day in and day out, the guys on the PGA Tour are used to this. The four rounds, they're every week. The LIV players, I know there's a sprinkle of some of them having success, but they haven't had much success based on the four rounds and the majors. Scottie showed what four rounds is all about [at the PGA Championship]. [Jon] Rahm obviously had a great run until the end, and so did [Bryson] DeChambeau, but I still trend to root for the guys on the PGA that have stuck in there and are grinding it out every single week for four rounds. John Smoltz favors McIlroy, Scheffler over LIV Ahead of the American Century celebrity golf tournament, baseball hall of famer John Smoltz breaks down the best celebrity golfers and why he favors the PGA over LIV. FTW: What are the top storylines so far in the MLB season? JS: Yeah, those storylines change a lot. I mean, the storyline that everybody talked out of spring training was the Dodgers are so good, they're going to repeat. Now, they've had a ton of injuries. They're really good. They're still in first place. They've got 14 guys, 14 pitchers -- hard to believe -- some point on the IL. They're still the team to beat. The Detroit Tigers are having an incredible start to what was an incredible run at the end of last year. I don't think many people expected them to have the best record in baseball a couple of days ago. And I think the New York Yankees, not signing Juan Soto, are about as complete of a team as they've been in a long time. And that's with Gerrit Cole being out all year. So, I think what the Yankees have done -- of course, the Mets stole all the headlines with getting Soto -- I think what the Yankees have done has put them in a great position to go back to defend the American League and possibly break their long run that they have now without winning a World Series. FTW: How real do you think the Tigers are? JS: I'm not a big carryover effect guy, but I am a carryover effect guy when you do something for the first time. And what they did at the end of the year was so improbable, like 1.8% chance or less to make the playoffs, 30 games to go in the season. What they did has and will have a carryover effect for their team, because now it's not a fluke-ish thing, right? If they would have started out 10-25, you could say, yeah, last year was fluke. But now they have young marketable players that are having really good years, and their pitching staff has been really, really good, and they have an experienced manager. So, look, that's where I'm from. I was a former Tiger. I got drafted [by Detroit]. They've been down and out for a long time. And I did say a couple years ago at an event in Lansing, Michigan, that I had, he said, "how far are the Tigers out?" I said, I wouldn't be shocked if they make a run at the playoffs last year. I didn't think it was going to be like that, but now they're in a position to what's turned into a really good division. I didn't think people thought that it would be this balanced, as far as the winning records. And I think it's going to be a fun race to the end of the year. FTW: You had similar hopes for a Pirates turnaround, and that hasn't happened yet. Would it be crazy for them to consider trading Paul Skenes? JS: Well, nothing's crazy with the Pittsburgh Pirates. I haven't liked their trend over the last five years. They've accumulated a ton of draft picks. They've not poured anything into making a run. I thought this year would have an impact where they could improve their team. And now, what you just asked is more reasonable than not, you know? I mean, this organization has not shown that they can, A. Keep players. B. Put players together to win. And it's been a tough run for a Pirate fan. I'm going to be honest, I think baseball is better when Pittsburgh is relevant. And for Paul Skenes, to even think that he would go somewhere else right now is inconceivable, but we all know the track record is he is going to be somewhere else at some point. He's not going to stay there. They haven't shown any evidence that that's what they're going to do. Matter of fact, there's been some dominant pitchers around the league that have all started with the Pittsburgh Pirates. So, it's unfortunate. I've always maintained I want to see in the future a first half, second half schedule where you can compete for a first-half playoff spot and a second half. That would change the model, I think, for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the 162, they haven't proven they can compete. But in a first half or second half, 100% they can compete in that model, and they would keep more players than they would trade. FTW: The Braves weren't good when you got there. Do you see any parallels with the Pirates that fans can pull hope from for an eventual turnaround? JS: Well, that's what I thought. That's why I thought highly of them coming into this year with their pitching staff. But it hasn't materialized offensively. They haven't put it together, and they've gotten off to a really rough start. But I hope that doesn't change the direction of where they're going, because you can't keep shuffling the deck of having these draft picks and then not keeping them. You just can't. Your fanbase won't stick in there. And I hate the model the analytics has turned everybody into believing that you just stink for seven years, rebuild everything and then that's your window of opportunity. That is not a good philosophy, but it's one that's tricked fans into believing. Because look how many teams have been stuck in that scenario for too long, and the fans are going, when are we going to get to the other side? When we beat Pittsburgh in 1992 in that epic game, I never dreamt that they would only be in (three) postseason (appearances) since 1992. I think that's the number. I think they played in two wild card games. Never thought that would ever be the case. And so, again, baseball is more relevant, more enjoyable when the Pittsburgh Pirates are in the mix. They got a great fan base in that city. It's a good sports city, and they got to start talking about something other than football. FTW: Are there any teams you expect to cool off in the second half of the season, or slow-starting teams that might pick it up -- like maybe the Orioles? JS: I mean, the Orioles would have the case if they could find pitching and get healthy again in the rotation, because their offense is good enough. You just can't keep scoring 7, 8, 9 runs to win a game. I mean, it's demoralizing what's happened to them. Unfortunately, their manager had to pay the penalty. It wasn't his fault. They just didn't do a good job in the offseason getting their pitching together, and some of the signings just haven't worked. I think that the Texas Rangers are an interesting team because their pitching is so good. I don't know what happened to their offense. I just think they're stuck in neutral offensively right now. If they score at all, they're going to be a tough team to beat. Seattle, on the other side, has scored runs more than they have in the past. I think Seattle is the most dangerous team that could trend in the right direction if they keep scoring. And I think the team that's gotten off to a really fast start that maybe you could see them slowing down a little bit might be the Tigers, but I don't think they're going anywhere. I think they're playing the kind of brand of baseball that you need to see. And then people would say, can the San Francisco Giants keep up and the Padres keep up with the Dodgers? That's a tough, tough ask. The Dodgers would have to come down and be a little more mortal for those teams to compete at the end of the year, in my opinion. But big props to them right now and what they're doing.
