Golf: Tiger Woods turns down US$75m sponsorship deal Mar 6, 2010
Channel NewsAsia - Golf Tiger Woods turns down US#dollar;75m sponsorship deal - channelnewsasia ... Golf: Tiger Woods turns down US 75m sponsorship deal Posted: 05 March 2010 2328 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Title-holder Yong-eun just loves his Honda Classic Mar 5, 2010
This place is very dear to me, said Yang, whose victory here last year was part of a breakthrough season capped by his triumph in the PGA Championship a victory that saw him out-duel Tiger Woods to become the first Asian man to win one of golfs major championships. It has given me my first victory on the PGA Tour. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The PGA Makes Do in a Tigerless World Mar 5, 2010
As the PGA Tour kicks off for the first time since 1996 without Tiger Woods, it looks for new ways to attract fans ... With the 's top draw, Tiger Woods, prolonging his leave of absence from golf, networks that broadcast PGA tournaments can expect to lose $10 million to $20 million in advertising revenue this season. (BusinessWeek)
Sabbatini curious how fans handle Tiger's return Mar 5, 2010
Rory Sabbatini curious to see public's reaction to return of 'golden boy' Tiger Woods - ESPN Dallas. Updated: March 5, 2010, 1:41 AM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Thu. A.M. Clicks: Vote for this golfer; Terps go crazy Mar 5, 2010
E-mail a comment, question or link If you're looking for a reason to follow golf while Tiger Woods rehabilitates himself, let me suggest you follow. The LPGA Tour rookie that is using online voting to determine who gets the final spot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Trying coming to Indian Wells Theater (38) Mar 5, 2010
The songs include My Husband is Playing Around and Tiger Woods (revised daily). Curtain time: Golf the Musical. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Boxing impresario hits the town Mar 5, 2010
In answer to a question about Tiger Woods, the promoter seemed inclined to let the links legend off the hook: Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. A big Barack Obama supporter, King said the president is doing as well as can be expected. (Boston Globe)
On The Clock With Doug Fortner Mar 5, 2010
I want to compete against Tiger Woods. You can't be the best if you can't beat the best. (Und.com)
In Good Company Serena Williams' mental fortitude is among the greatest athletes in sports, but it's not completely unmatched.Last week, SI.com's Jon Wertheim pondered if any athlete could match Serena's grit. In this week's Mailbag, the readers named a few. And they might not be who you'd expect. Mar 5, 2010
Echoing the sentiments of many, Timothy Wall of London wrote: "You should take a gander at the cricket stuff. I'd say that of the current players, Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar are about as mentally tough as pro athletes come. Serena's a long way off from the bar that these two have set. Of course, Federer, [Kobe] Bryant and [Michael] Phelps are up there too. But not Tiger Woods. How can you put Woods in that category when the whole world knows that his head is not on straight at all?... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Nicklaus thinks Woods will play Masters Mar 5, 2010
He thinks Tiger Woods will as well. Nicklaus said Wednesday that "it would surprise me" if Woods did not return to competitive golf in time for the Masters, a tournament the embattled world No. 1 has won four times in his career. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Tiger Woods' Caddie Breaks His Silence Mar 5, 2010
Golfer Tiger Woods, right, and caddie Steve Williams get ready for a tee-off during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai Nov. 7, 2009. Williams, said he did not know about Woods' affairs. (ABC News)
Golf: Nicklaus - Tiger plays in Masters Mar 5, 2010
Jack Nicklaus believes that Tiger Woods will attempt to add to his 14 major victories ar next month's Masters ... Jack Nicklaus believes Tiger Woods will return to golf in time to appear in The Masters ... (CNN) -- All-time major record holder Jack Nicklaus believes that Tiger Woods will return to the golf course in time to appear in next month's Masters. (CNN -- International)
Q&A: Bud Selig talks Rose, McGwire Mar 4, 2010
Reports have surfaced that Tiger Woods is back on the driving range and still "looks good." This is an elite golfer perhaps the best of all time. Is anyone surprised he looks good on the driving range. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Village Idiot: And the Oscar goes to Steve Levy Mar 4, 2010
The awards should go to those in the media who acted surprised to find that superstar athlete Tiger Woods was fooling around on his wife ... Watching the press denounce Tiger Woods was like watching a bunch of pole dancers denouncing a stripper for not living up to their high moral standards. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tiger Woods Mea Culpa Failed to Improve His Public Standing, Study Shows Mar 4, 2010
Tiger Woods Mea Culpa Failed to Improve Standing, Study Shows - Bloomberg ... Tiger Woods Mea Culpa Failed to Improve Standing, Study Shows ... which produces a line of Tiger Woods golf gear and apparel, has stood by him and will continue to do so, said , a spokesman for the Beaverton, Oregon-based company. (Bloomberg)
Big Apple Baseball Mar 4, 2010
WRGiants88 wrote on Jun 13, 2009 9:48 AM:" I love the analogy by Ryan when he said "like Tiger Woods hitting a 3-wood from home plate" because it is true. Foure homeruns from the bronx bombers last night as they take the first game...well, receive a hand-delivered gift from God last night as Castillo dropped the routine pop fly. I love how A-Rod was the proclaimed hero in this mess. Shouldn't we be praising Tex? Did you see how hard he busted it out from first base? What other player in the MLB... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Jack: He'll play Masters Mar 4, 2010
Jack Nicklaus thinks Tiger Woods will play Masters ... Jack Nicklaus thinks Tiger Woods will play Masters ... He thinks Tiger Woods will as well. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Poll: Woods really sorry, but popularity in rough Mar 4, 2010
Poll: Tiger Woods really sorry, but popularity in rough - ESPN ... TIGER WOODS' STATEMENT ... During his statement last month, Tiger Woods shared plenty of information about his situation, but left many asking for more. (ESPN -- Golf)
Heyward impresses again Mar 4, 2010
I think we should sign Tiger Woods to play 1B lol. Bobby Cox. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woods returns from counselling Mar 4, 2010
Tiger Woods is back home after a week of family counselling in Arizona and is reportedly working on his fitness. 03/03/10. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Caddie claims no knowledge of Woods affairs Mar 4, 2010
Caddie Steve Williams denies knowledge of Tiger Woods' extramarital affairs - ESPN. Updated: March 3, 2010, 6:14 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Leno's Return: "Same Jay, Different Desk" Mar 3, 2010
"Now, it comes down to the jokes. It comes down to who's going to do the funnier Tiger Woods jokes," Keck says. Leno wasted no time on those, saying, "Gatorade has officially ended their relationship with Tiger Woods. Apparently, he was seeing at least five other sports drinks.". (CBS News)
Six Hidden iPhone Shortcuts Mar 3, 2010
Makers of the app swear they came up with the app's name, Tiger Text, well before steamy Tiger Woods texts and voicemail messages that he'd sent to mistresses made headline news. Apple's was too reactionary, reports CIO.com. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Tues. A.M. Clicks: Calipari bourbon; Erin Andrews Mar 3, 2010
Meanwhile, don't look for Tiger Woods on. Hunter Mahan win the Waste Management Phoenix Open over the weekend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
GOLF ROUNDUP Tiger resumes significant practice Mar 3, 2010
Tiger Woods is seemingly closer to competing again ... GOLF ROUNDUP / Tiger resumes significant practice Articles Tiger Woods is seemingly closer to competing again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
AP: Tiger Woods Back Home In Florida Mar 3, 2010
Tiger Woods Returns From Week Of Counseling Says AP ... -- Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get back into a routine that includes golf and fitness, according to a person with knowledge of his schedule. (FOX61, CT)
Howard Stern to stage beauty pageant for mistresses of Tiger Woods Mar 3, 2010
Tiger Woods Mistress Beauty Pageant Howard Stern - OrlandoSentinel ... Radio's on March 10 will throw the Tiger Woods Mistress Beauty Pageant. (FOX61, CT)
Q: Is it too late for Tiger Woods to get in the Masters this year? Mar 3, 2010
Q: Is it too late for Tiger Woods to get in the Masters this year. Bonnie Green, Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
CIMB to sponsor nations richest event Mar 3, 2010
The Mines Resort and Golf Club last hosted the 1999 World Cup which featured world No. 1 Tiger Woods and golf fans can be assured of a quality field again. Based on this year s rankings, Malaysia could well see the likes of Woods, Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, Padraig Harrington and Vijay Sing in action. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tiger Woods back home after counselling Mar 3, 2010
Tiger Woods is back home after a week of family counselling in Arizona and is reportedly working on his fitness. Tiger Woods is back at home after a week of family counseling in Arizona and is trying to get into a routine that includes golf and fitness, a person with knowledge of his schedule said today ... Tiger Woods practices outside his home in Florida ahead of his public statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Woods home from therapy; no word on Tour return Mar 3, 2010
Tiger Woods home from therapy; no word on PGA Tour return - USATODAY.com ... Tiger Woods home from therapy; no word on PGA Tour return ... Tiger Woods played Presidents Cup last fall. (USA Today -- Sports)
Feds question Beltran about doctor Mar 3, 2010
The interviews, which happened late last week, Beltran said, are linked to a series of reports that have linked Reyes, Alex Rodriguez, Tiger Woods, Olympic swimmer Dara Torres, sprinter Donovan Bailey, quarterback Chris Simms and other NFL players to Galea, though not necessarily to drugs. Beltran acknowledged having had contact with Galea, saying on Tuesday that his month-long treatment involved his knee. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Countdown: Tiger hot, Russia not and Braves Digi-Blog-ett Mar 2, 2010
It turns out that Tiger Woods endorsement power is not kaputski ... Said Babin: In China you have Tag Heuer with Tiger Woods everywhere because [with] the Chinese it rather increases their esteem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Digest: Despite report, Obama didn't call Tiger Mar 2, 2010
"An article in the April issue of Golf Digest incorrectly reported that President Obama made a personal call to Tiger Woods to offer encouragement," the magazine said in an e-mail sent to media outlets Monday. "Our mistake was due to a misunderstanding between the writer and a trusted source. We regret the error.". (ESPN -- Golf)
This Week In Golf - March 4th Through March 7th Mar 2, 2010
Y.E. Yang, the PGA Champion who took down Tiger Woods on Sunday last year at Hazeltine, earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2009 Honda Classic. Did it foreshadow the toughness of the man who would be the first to topple the great Tiger Woods when The Man had a 54-hole lead in a major. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* AUTOMOBILES: Industry faces tough road ahead of Geneva Auto Show Mar 2, 2010
Its like Tiger Woods: new mistresses keep appearing, said Rebecca Lindland, auto analyst with consulting firm IHS-Global Insight. Toyota has issued global recalls totaling 8. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
In praise of Venus' commitment Mar 2, 2010
I see that Tiger Woods has 14 and I've always wanted to catch him. Then. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
A-Rod may discuss doctor with FBI Mar 2, 2010
Rodriguez could join Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, as well as other non-baseball clients, among those who have spoken to authorities about Anthony Galea, a Toronto-based sports medicine doctor who has also worked with golf icon Tiger Woods. "I'm aware of an investigation, and I plan on cooperating," Rodriguez said at George M. Steinbrenner Field after the Yankees' workout. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jay Leno Returns To 'The Tonight Show' Mar 2, 2010
" -- Leno barely acknowledged his brief absence from the hosting gig and the controversy surrounding former host . Instead, Leno focused his opening monologue on current events, including the Olympics, the fi 00004000 nancial climate, airline security, Toyota's safety woes and Tiger Woods' marital issues. He also unveiled several new bits such as "How Boring Is Alan Greenspan," "The World's Tightest Pants" and "The Great Desk Search," where the host went door-to-door throughout Burbank,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Chill factor Mar 2, 2010
Last Updated: 3:50 AM, March 1, 2010. Posted: 12:41 AM, March 1, 2010. (New York Post -- Business)
Agents ask Mets' Reyes about doctor Mar 1, 2010
Included were Reyes, former Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado, Tiger Woods and Broncos quarterback Chris Simms. Reyes said he was unaware of any contact between Delgado and Galea, who faces charges in Canada of conspiring to smuggle HGH and Actovegin into the U.S., conspiracy to smuggle prohibited goods into Canada, unlawfully selling Actovegin and smuggling goods into Canada. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Tough Tournament Awaits Aggies At USC Mar 1, 2010
Aggies return to course with USC Collegiate Invitational and three top-10 teams (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Tebow works on eliminating flaws Feb 28, 2010
Tiger Woods, at the height of his career, fired his swing coach, hired a new one and completely rebuilt his game, becoming a better golfer because of it. Tebow never did anything remotely close to that, and obviously his college coaches never pushed him in that direction. (The News-Press -- Sports)
Golf Get over it! (203) Feb 28, 2010
Does it really matter when Tiger Woods returns to golf ; or if Tiger Woods returns to golf ... When a man or woman is in the depths of struggle similar to Tiger Woods, there is nothing more important than facing up to the personal issues that led to the struggle and to take responsibility for the actions that have hurt many, many people ... Tiger Woods s success in golf apparently gave him the notion that he was above moral guidelines, a fact that he readily admitted in his press conference. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Tiger's envy: SMS that's gone in 60 secs Feb 28, 2010
X Sigma Partners founder Jeffrey Evans said the smartphone program was named before fallen golf god Tiger Woods' public drubbing for philandering, which saw his alleged lovers tout text messages as proof of his indiscretions. "I understand part of the reason people want to talk about it today is because of the name, but this is not about people trying to cheat... If you send a private text message it should stay private," Evans said. (India Times, India)
TigerText: An iPhone App for Cheating Spouses? Feb 28, 2010
Tiger Woods, if you're reading this, remember that you've been through what mothers call a "valuable learning experience" and you're probably a "better man for it" and so on ... The name was in place before the Tiger Woods texting scandal, he claims, and the company decided to stick with it. (Time.com)
Report: Obama called Woods to offer support Feb 28, 2010
Around the same time, before his 34th birthday on Dec. 30, Tiger Woods and his mother, Tida, took their annual visit to see a Buddhist monk ... TIGER WOODS' STATEMENT ... During his statement Friday, Tiger Woods shared plenty of information about his situation, but left many asking for more. (ESPN -- Golf)
Press Releases Feb 27, 2010
- Pac-10 Announces New Way for Fans To Follow the Pac-10 - Pac-10 Names Weiberg Deputy Commissioner, Chief Operating Officer - Pac-10 Announces Fall Scholar-Athletes of the Year, Presented by Toyo Tires - Tiger Woods Plays Lead Role in New Pac-10 Marketing Campaign - Pac-10 Institutions Honor Former NCAA President Myles Brand - UCLA's Lumpkin and Arizona's Sheedy Named Oroweat - Caton and Rodriguez Join Pac-10 Staff - Pacific-10 Conference Athletes Recognized as Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars -... (Pac-10.org)
Tiger Woods Loses Gatorade Endorsement Feb 27, 2010
File: Tiger Woods holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 88th PGA Championship golf tournament. NEW YORK Add Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has lost ... The spokeswoman said Gatorade would continue its relationship with the Tiger Woods Foundation. (Fox News)
Gatorade ends endorsement deal with Tiger Feb 27, 2010
Gatorade becomes third major sponsor to cut ties with Tiger Woods - ESPN ... Tag Heuer, Accenture, Gillette, ATGatorade have suspended or cut ties with Tiger Woods, leaving the world's No. 1 golfer with the support of seven official sponsors ... EA Sports Golf Digest NetJets Nike Golf Tatweer: The Tiger Woods Dubai TLC Laser Eye Centers Upper Deck. (ABC News)
Great spell, Binga: sometimes a beautiful action speaks louder Feb 27, 2010
I think Tiger Woods should apologise to me personally. Although his behaviour has had no impact on me whatsoever, being forced to endure the details of his misadventures through the breathless media has caused me considerable pain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
GOLF ROUNDUP Gatorade is 3rd major marketer to drop Woods Feb 27, 2010
Add Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals Tiger Woods has lost ... The spokeswoman said Gatorade would continue its relationship with the Tiger Woods Foundation ... Gatorade discontinued its Tiger Woods-brand drinks in November, before Woods' marital problems became known. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Jerry West of figure skating Feb 27, 2010
The buzz about her talent reminds me of when Tiger Woods first hit the scene. Its not a question of whether or not Kim wins more gold medals. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Region’s gold stars could win ad deals Feb 27, 2010
The leading sports celebrities in Q Score rankings are basketball icon Michael Jordan (who has a 50 score) and a prescandal Tiger Woods (with a 44), based on 2009 figures. Miller already has endorsement deals with advertisers including and Flip Video cameras. (Boston Globe)
Ray's swing shift Feb 27, 2010
The format of "The Haney Project" is focused on the ability of legendary golf instructor Hank Haney (he's Tiger Woods' coach) to take a celebrity (woeful golfer Charles Barkley in season one) and iron out their links-related kinks ... " The format of "The Haney Project" is focused on the ability of legendary golf instructor Hank Haney (he's Tiger Woods' coach) to take a celebrity (woeful golfer Charles Barkley in season one) and iron out their links-related kinks. "With Barkley there was... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Be fair to Tea Party movement; learn its principles Feb 27, 2010
Observing the photo on the front page of the Feb. 20 paper and reading the article about Tiger Woods. So, now that he has apologized publicly for the pain/devastation inflicted on his family, will the world be satisfied. (The Palm Beach Post)
In pursuit of the way things ought to be Feb 26, 2010
Earlier this month I listened to Tiger Woods public apology to his wife, his family, to the golf industry and to the nation ... Just as Tiger Woods needed to face the necessity of standards and accepted responsibility to live by them, so also do communities and nations ... I strongly suspect treating neighbors as aliens and seeking privilege for ourselves are far more destructive than Tiger Woods sexual misdeeds. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Daly: Tiger Woods will be back for Masters Feb 26, 2010
John Daly believes embattled superstar Tiger Woods will return for the Masters and dominate golf again, he told the New York Post. Speaking in advance of the Tuesday premiere of an eight-part series called "Being John Daly" that will air on The Golf Channel, Daly believes that Woods will be even better once he removes the extracurricular behavior from his life. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger, Peyton and the fallacies of the media Feb 26, 2010
This complex is clearly on display among journalists in all circles regarding golfer Tiger Woods. I still remember the second sports column I wrote for The T&D in April 1997 following Woods historic victory at The Masters criticizing a piece by former columnist Joseph Perkins in which he called the golf progeny the best hope for a world-famous superstar athlete/role model. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Howard Stern Organizing Tiger Woods Beauty Pageant Feb 26, 2010
Howard Stern Lining Up Tiger Woods Mistress Pageant [timesonline ... co,uk is reporting radio shock jock Howard Stern is organizing "The Tiger Woods Mistress Beauty Pageant March 10, with the winner earning $100,000," The report says "four of the golfer's former mistresses -- out of the 13 identified in the press -- have agreed to take part.". (FOX61, CT)
Ludacris Says He And Tiger Woods Should Talk Feb 26, 2010
Let's go play some golf and talk about it,' Atlanta MC says. by Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway. (VHI.com -- Music News)
EA SPORTS FIFA 10 Ultimate Team Available Now for Download Feb 26, 2010
EA SPORTS delivers personal access to the emotion of sports through industry-leading sports simulation videogames, including Madden NFL football, FIFA Soccer, NHL hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball, Fight Night boxing and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR golf, and EA SPORTS Active ... John Madden, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, Tiger Woods and PGA TOUR are trademarks of their respective owners and used with permission. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jupiter mansion Feb 26, 2010
Tiger Woods is building this mansion near Jupiter for mom Tida (Click on the Splash News photo for more). As first reported, embattled golfer Tiger Woods this magnificent mansion in Unincorporated Palm Beach, just north of Jupiter ... Tiger Woods is building this modest home for his mom near Jupiter (Click on this Splash News photo for more). (The Palm Beach Post)
Big Apple Baseball Feb 26, 2010
WRGiants88 wrote on Jun 13, 2009 9:48 AM:" I love the analogy by Ryan when he said "like Tiger Woods hitting a 3-wood from home plate" because it is true. Foure homeruns from the bronx bombers last night as they take the first game...well, receive a hand-delivered gift from God last night as Castillo dropped the routine pop fly. I love how A-Rod was the proclaimed hero in this mess. Shouldn't we be praising Tex? Did you see how hard he busted it out from first base? What other player in the MLB... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Barack Obama's Facebook Feed Feb 26, 2010
Tiger Woods posted a note on America's Wall: I will wear you out. Robert Gibbs has joined Twitter. (Slate)