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  About time! Hooray, I can watch golf again :)

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Americans Win Prez Cup.
ON THE BUZZER Sports Blog — The Americans won enough of the singles matches Sunday to capture the Presidents Cup for the second straight time. By winning, Tiger Woods and the U.S. improve their record over the Internationals to 5-1-1. But Tiger didn t win his individual battle with ...

Woods Annoyed!
ON THE BUZZER Sports Blog — So here’s the story: In May of this year, Rory Sabbatini claimed Tiger Woods was “more beatable than ever.” Why someone who has barely accomplished anything in his life would say that about someone who has accomplished more than anyone in the history of the game is beyond me. Fare to say that comment would annoy Tiger. Fast forward to the Target World Challenge, where Tiger is the tournament host. After shooting his way into last place, ...

Woods and Mickelson hibernate, Chopra and Stricker take their place. Golf Podcast features winter tips and drills
Golf for Beginners — ... Even though Mickelson and Woods are not in aggressive mode, they both constantly think competitively. Tiger has mentioned on his website that he has been "testing some new Nike irons". Woods makes his 2008 PGA Tour debut at the Buick Invitational (January 24-27) and Mickelson is due to make his first appearance at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic so Chopra better get his putter working! ...

Tiger Woods Calls Winning All Four Majors 'Easily Within Reason'
FanHouse — ... On his official web site, Woods gives his thoughts on fatherhood, his Nike irons, and how his 2007 season compares to his 2000 season. But the most interesting thing is what he says at the end: He thinks his 2008 season can be even better. ...

Mark Steinberg, Agent for Tiger Woods, Headlines This Weekend's Edition of SBR
Sports Business Radio blogs — ... There has never been an athlete who has made more money in endorsements than pro golfer Tiger Woods. Woods earns approximately $100M from companies who pay him handsomely to partner with their brand. Companies like Nike, Buick, Tag Hauer, EA Sports and now even ...

Listen to Mark Steinberg (agent for Tiger Woods) on Sports Business Radio
Sports Business Radio blogs — ... about the businesses and off the course endorsement deals for both Woods and Sorenstam. We'll start to see some marketing behind the new Gatorade Tiger beverages starting in February and the drink will hit shelves in March. We also had some good discussion about Tiger's new course design company, Tiger Woods Design. It was also great to finally confirm that Tiger's tackle ...

5 Questions With Someone That Can Fix Your Golf Swing
Women Like Sports — ... leads to pain and fatigue and then everything else in your game stinks! 3. So, with good posture and form, how many strokes can you help take off of someone’s swing? Depending on where you start, we have been able to shave off between 5-17 strokes. 4. Alright, so how long does it take to solve these problems? Well, depending on your situation and issues, you can expect to spend 2-8 months with us. 5. So who has the best swing in golf? Well Tiger Woods in the PGA of course! We have actually worked with him and about 75% of the pros on ...

Tiger Woods Has No Solution for Slow Play
FanHouse — Filed under: Golf If playing a round of golf tells you a lot about a person, then golfers who play slow are telling you that they are inconsiderate cretins who suck all the fun out of life. Tiger Woods or his minion wrote about this problem on the PGA in his most recent blog post (free registration required): "It's been an ongoing problem on the PGA Tour for a long time. I honestly believe the pace of play is faster in Europe and Japan. It has been suggested that offenders be penalized with ...

How Tiger can use his "recovery" time
All on the Field sports blog — Tiger Woods "broke the news" on his Web site Tuesday that he'd had arthroscopic knee surgery, but there was something a little suspicious about the announcement and its timing. Woods did not seem to be favoring either leg at the Masters, and it wasn't his left knee that missed all of those birdie and par putts. ...

Tiger Knee-ds Some Rest
Dogs That Chase Cars — ... According to Tiger's website the Big Swoosh will be out 4-6 weeks because of "arthroscopic surgery on his left knee" that went down in Park City, Utah yesterday. ...

Pittsburgh Penguins fans hope Crosby will out-do the King
hockey.com RSS Feed — If you were to ask young kids who their favourite athlete is, I will guarantee you that LeBron James or Sidney Crosby will be right up there with golf's Tiger Woods on a popularity poll. Woods is without question the most popular athlete today, but when it comes to team sports Sid the Kid and King James take the cake. Young fans in the United States can't get enough of James, while in Canada Crosby's popularity reminds me of Wayne Gretzky's following in the 1980's and 90's. Although James dribbles a basketball and Crosby ...

Sunday Sports Wrap - June 14, 2008
Women Like Sports — ... As most every sports fan knows, today’s big event is the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods is in a good place in spite of his recent knee surgery. He’s been spotted wincing after hitting the ball a few times, but those were particularly good shots. We'll know at the end of the day whether he pulls it off. ...

Tiger's ACL Injury Good for his Golf Game?
East Coast Bias — ... I don't doubt that Tiger was in some pain this last weekend. The question is what caused the pain. The ESPN article does not include any mention of re-injuring or further tearing the ACL, so why have the surgery now? Rehabilitating the stress fracture won't take that long. Woods' website says that the April arthroscopic surgery removed damaged cartilage caused by the ACL. Does that mean that removing the cartilage actually caused more pain and the surgery was counter-productive? What's really going on here? Is the pain from the ACL, the stress fracture, or the surgery in ...

Tiger done for rest of season: ACL surgery and stress fractures
Kiel Christianson — Anyone who was at the U.S. Open and paying attention knew something was not right with Tiger’s knee. Now it’s official: He’s done for the season. According to Tiger’s own website, he needs surgery on a blown ACL and time to heal two stress fractures in his tibia. I guess when he said that the pain he was experiencing during th Open was different, he wasn’t kidding. He knew it was serious and played on anyway, for the fans, the USGA, and even Rocco Mediate (who wouldn’t have wanted to win on a Tiger WD). ...

U.S. Open Was Tiger’s 2008 Finale
Brahsome - Care To Get Nice? — After an incredible finish to last weekend’s U.S. Open, Tiger Woods has announced his intentions to shut it down for 2008. According to his website, El Tigre has decided to have reconstructive ACL surgery on his left knee. Tiger suffered a double stress fracture in his left tibia prior to the tournament … which is shocking because I can’t remember anyone mentioning any type of leg or knee injury last weekend. Apparently the white coats have assured Tiger that these stress fractures will heal completely. I’m pretty ...

Tiger Woods Will Miss Rest of the Season
RightFielders Women in Sports — Tiger Woods will miss the rest of the PGA Tour season due to an ACL surgery that is needed on his left knee. Tiger underwent arthroscopic surgery on April 15th, after placing 2nd at The Masters. According to Tiger Woods’ website , a double stress fracture of his left tibia was found in May, right before the Memorial Tournament. He was hoping the arthroscopic surgery would allow him to compete through the rest of the season, and was planning on having the ACL surgery once the season was over. After playing ...

PGA Braces For A Year Of Living Tigerlessly [Tiger Woods Out For Year]
Deadspin — ... The PGA tour is now officially in trouble. Tiger Woods, athlete of the century, god amongst golfers and multi-blade razor pitchman, will have knee surgery to repair a torn ACL that will keep him out the rest of the 2008 season. Tiger, taking a break from having acrobatic intimate relations with his Swedish wife on a large pile of $100 bills, broke the news to his fans via whomever he has hired to type words on his website: ...

Tiger’s Knee Repaired
Intentional Foul — ... There’s been no word on when El Tigre’ will begin his rehabilitation, either at his site or in the various news reports. Unfortunately for Tiger fans, the PGA and sports fans in general, the surgery will keep Tiger off the PGA Tour for the remainder of the year. However, fear not. If you don’t think you’ll be able to survive the rest of the year sans Tiger, you had a chance to ...

Tiger Says His Swinging Days Are Done This Year
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... ; currently, he wouldn’t win a foot race against his 13-month-old daughter, Sam . From BLOOMBERG:“I’m a lot more mobile, which is really nice,” Woods said in a monthly newsletter . “I can’t catch Sam yet, but I’m getting close. As far as swinging a club, that’s not going to happen until next year. I just don’t have a choice. We simply don’t know what type of swelling there would be. Everyone’s body reacts differently.” As The Artist Formerly Known As Eldrick rehabs, he’s had to find ...

Tiger Woods should concede Player of the Year to Padraig Harrington
Chris Baldwin — ... needs to come out with another one of those snazzy newsletters at his website. You know the ones in which he tells us earth-shattering things - like that he’s enjoying watching the Olympics on TV. ...

The Greatest Athlete of All Time
Women Like Sports — ... has accomplished his remarkable goal of winning eight gold medals in a single Olympic Games gathering there has been much talk of who the "greatest athlete of all time" is. Tiger Woods and ...

Tiger To Have Second Child
Dogs That Chase Cars — Tiger Woods and wife Elin (mostly Elin though) will be having another child come late-winter, according to Tiger's website. Woods said he's all excited and pumped for the new kid, even if he misses golf. "Elin is feeling great, and we are both thrilled. While my injury has been disappointing and frustrating, it has allowed me to spend a lot of time watching Sam grow. I can't begin to tell you how rewarding it is being a dad and spending time with her and Elin. The injury has been a blessing and a disappointment." I can promise you, ...

Tiger's Wife Pregnant With Second Child
FanHouse — ... announced on his website today that he and his wife Elin are expecting a second child in late-winter. Woods and Elin were married in October of 2004 and will toss the new baby, no sex yet determined, into the mix with 1-year-old Sam. ...

Tiger and Elin Woods expecting their second child
Sports Crackle Pop — ... Tiger Woods announced to the world today that he and his lovely wife are expecting their second child. Via a message on his website, Tiger says: ...

Tiger Woods, Officially, Will Not Attend the Ryder Cup (But You Can Call Him!)
FanHouse — by Shane Bacon Filed under: Golf, PGA, Ryder CupNo matter the decision, Tiger Woods was going to land criticism, so he just decided to avoid the Ryder Cup altogether, making it official today on his website. Some thought it might be good for Woods to show up for the American team while others thought it might be a distraction. Tiger said he will be watching the matches but isn't going to make the trip to Kentucky. "I plan to watch the Ryder Cup this week, but I will not attend. U.S. ...

Just Be A Good Sport
Women Like Sports — ... thought I would just rant today about being a good sport. Being a good sport is not only like the young women in the softball video above, but in life. Anyone can be a jerk. That takes no effort. It takes character to be considerate. There are plenty of examples and guidelines for good sportsmanship: The NBA has good sportsmanship in the player's guide. LaDainian Tomlinson is known for his lack of trash-talking on the field. Tiger Woods also exhibits grace when playing. Sure, he may throw out a few f-bombs, but he's always a ...

All Is Right in the World; Tiger Woods Is Hitting Golf Balls Again!
FanHouse — ... , the best athlete in the world and basically the reason I still get up in the morning, announced on his website that he is hitting golf balls again, and is right on pace for the Masters. The Masters!!!!!!!! YES! I am actually so happy that I look like the Joker right now, but with fewer scars. ...

Tiger Woods, Still Building to Return, Now Hitting Long Irons and Drivers
FanHouse — ... I think most of those boxes have been checked, as Tiger revealed on his website that his is, in fact, hitting his driver and long irons again, even if he still isn't totally sure of the date of his comeback. ...

Lost
THESPORTINGMUSE.COM — ... , noting Tiger’s apolitical nature, called the speech potential turning point in Tiger’s career. The speech was broadcast on HBO and the full text of it is available on Tiger’s official web site. ...

When Is Tiger Really Coming Back?
FanHouse — ... Lately I have found myself checking the above box (found on the front page of Tiger's website) to see if his status has changed. Has he announced his first tournament yet? When will we know when he is coming back? Why does he hold this information from us? Why?! ...

Tiger Woods Is Back And “Much Better Than Ever”
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... sessions and have no restrictions.” Though he did cite a lack of endurance and stamina, he did claim his surgically repaired left knee was “much better than ever.” That return is contingent on more than just his health or his golf readiness, Woods and wife Elin are anticipating the birth of their second child later this month.“Elin, Sam and i are very excited for the new baby to arrive,” he states, “although that’s when the real lack of sleep begins.” Woods also went on to say in his blog entry , you need to be registered at his website to read it, that while the dream ...

Tiger Woods’ Baby, Charlie Axel Woods, Born On A Sunday, Of Course
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog — Elin Woods gave birth to Tiger Woods’ baby (obvious, right?) on Sunday. He is a boy. His name is Charlie Axel Woods. It was unconfirmed if he was wearing a red shirt. But he is in good health and he most obviously is going to be a baller. Why? Well, besides the fact that he’s Tiger Woods’ son, his name is Charlie Axel Woods. Elin and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son, Charlie Axel Woods, who was born on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Both Charlie and Elin are doing great and we want to thank everyone for their ...

Tiger Woods and Wife Elin Have Second Child
MKRob's Sports Blog — Golf superstar Tiger Woods and with Elin had their second child together. They had a bouncing baby boy by the name of Charlie Axel Woods. Tiger and Elin already have a little girl, Sam Alexis who was born in June 2007. Woods made the announcement of the birth of his son Monday on his website. CONGRATULATIONS TIGER AND ELIN!!!

Elin Woods Baby
RightFielders Women in Sports — ... on February 8, 2009. Charlie has a big sister at home, Sam Alexis, who according to Tiger and Elin is very excited. She was was born in June 2007. You can go here to read their full statement. Photos: wenn.com

A Tiger is lurking…
LEEInks — ... So why has the Tiger emerged from the jungle? Another Tiger cub has been born. He and his wife, Elin, recently gave birth to their second child  - Charlie Axel Woods. ...

Tiger’s Comeback Begins Next Week In Tucson
SPORTSbyBROOKS — If you’ve been sick of flipping around the dial on Sunday afternoon and finding a PGA Tour leaderboard cluttered with the likes of Nick Watney and Pat Perez , take comfort: golf just got relevant again. Tiger Woods has announced on his Web site that he will be returning to the PGA Tour at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, Arizona, this coming Wednesday - his first rounds of competitive golf since his left leg fell off during the US Open last June. ...

Tiger Woods to Return Next Wednesday At Accenture Match Play
FanHouse — ... announced Thursday on his personal website that he will be in the field next week at the Accenture Match Play in Marana, Ariz., a tournament Woods won last year over Stewart Cink. ...

He’s Baaaaaaaack!!! (Tiger Woods)
Intentional Foul — ... spread. Woods communicated his intentions to the rest of the world the way he normally does — through his website. His first match will be at the Accenture Match Play Championship in Marana, Arizona. ...

Still No Word From Camp Tiger
Dogs That Chase Cars — ... might have missed it, but Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour last week. It wasn't talked about much, so I could understand how you looked over it. Tiger played well at times, rusty at others, and ended up being ousted in the second round by Tim Clark. Now, we wait .... and we wait ... and we wait until the man announces his next return so we can all JUMP IN JUBILATION FOR HIS RETURN, ummm, AFTER HIS RETURN! HOORRRRAAYYYYY! The above screen grab is from tigerwoods.com. Next tournament -- TBD.

Tiger Woods To Play Bay Hill
Dogs That Chase Cars — ... Just like most predicted, Tiger Woods announced on his website that he will be back next week at Bay Hill to defend his title at Arnold Palmer's tournemnt two weeks before the Masters. ...

Can Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia take number-one status from Tiger Woods?
Golf for Beginners — ... How does Tiger Woods feel about the threat to his position atop the world standings? Ask him and he’ll say that he expects to win every time he plays. “It’s just about being there and timing it right and making putts at the right time and pulling off shots at the right time.” Woods continued, “We’re all trying to do it. Some guys put themselves in contention more times than others but still, we’re all trying to win tournaments.” ...

When Tiger Speaks, We Listen
FanHouse — ... made a quick trip to Washington D.C. this week to host a press conference, chat with the president, and get people excited for his upcoming tournament, the AT&T National Championship, July 2-5. Woods spoke on just about everything (he knows how to say "take out the trash" in Swedish!), but the main focus was on the Masters and how Tiger was just a hair off with his game. ...