One of the major criticisms leveled at the world’s most prominent athletes over the years has been that they are too unwilling to take a stand on issues or criticize anyone or anything, for fear of upsetting sponsors and consumers. Two people often targeted in this criticism are Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan, the world’s [...]
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July 06, 2009
Another great day for Gillette spokespeople: Tiger Woods wins the 2009 AT &T National, Federer won Wimbledon, and Jeter hit a walkoff. Since it's Tiger's tournament, he's the only won who got to interview himself. .[Waggle Room]
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July 06, 2009
Tiger Woods is normally pretty cool at everything he does, as long as that doesn't include high fives with Steve Williams or double-fist pumping after a huge putt. I can always forgive those because it is the heat of the moment and I could only imagine how dorky I would look if I ever converted a big putt like Torrey Pines to push a U.S. Open into 18 more holes of fun. That said...
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July 06, 2009
by Will BrinsonFiled under: Golf, PGAHaving your own golf tournament means two things. One, you are rich and famous. (Woo!) Two, you get to present a trophy to the winner of the tournament. Tiger Woods added a third thing when, via In Game Now, he won his own tournament and then promptly presented himself the trophy. Some folks (*cough* Bacon *cough*) will tell you it's not funny...
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July 05, 2009
by Tom HerreraFiled under: Yankees, MLB FansIt's no secret real fans have been pushed further and further up the decks at the new Yankee Stadium and at the Mets' Citi Field. It's not by choice, but by sheer economics. "Joe Schmo" often can't afford to bring his family to a New York ballgame at the prices they're charging.Many have already voiced their complaints to no avail. Now...
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July 06, 2009
Another great day for Gillette spokespeople: Tiger Woods wins the 2009 AT &T National, Federer won Wimbledon, and Jeter hit a walkoff. Since it's Tiger's tournament, he's the only won who got to interview himself. .[Waggle Room]
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July 06, 2009
Tiger Woods' win at the AT&T National drew an overnight rating more than three times higher than last year, when he was injured.
CBS said on Monday that Sunday's final round of the tournament Woods hosts earned a 4.6 rating and 11 share, up from the 1.5/3 a year ago.
It was the highest rating for a non-major on CBS since the Buick Invitational in January...
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July 05, 2009
by Ryan WilsonFiled under: PGAHunter Mahan started the day at the AT&T National -- the tournament Tiger Woods has hosted for three years now -- tied for 16th, six shots off the lead. And with just about every hole location qualifying as a sucker pin, nobody gave him much of a chance. Which is why it was something of a surprise when he signed for a 62, good for the top spot on...
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July 06, 2009
After shooting a 67 and winning the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club by one stroke, Tiger Woods the golfer was interviewed by Tiger Woods the tournament host."I've always wanted to do this, so bear with me," Woods said, cradling the silver trophy in the shape of the Capitol. "So, Tiger, how did you play today?" Woods said in a mock Q&A as thousands of fans brokeâ€...
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July 04, 2009
by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Golf, PGABETHESDA, Md. (AP) -- Tournament host Tiger Woods and defending champion Anthony Kim have set the stage for a Sunday showdown at the AT&T National, with plenty of unexpected company at Congressional.Woods survived a roller-coaster round with an even-par 70 and shared the 54-hole lead Saturday with the 24-year-old Kim, who shot a 68. They...
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July 07, 2009
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -Tiger Woods is 33 and already has more PGA Tour victories than Arnold Palmer. One of these days, he might have the kind of influence on players that the King can wield with a mere glint in his eye.
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July 06, 2009
Notah Begay III was nearly at a loss for words that Tiger Woods would play in his August skins game to benefit Native American children.
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July 07, 2009
Lost in the weekend news of Tiger Woods winning at the AT&T was the shot by Anthony Kim that is making its rounds today.
Kim, teeing off of 18, drills one down the left side of the fairway only to plunk some guy right in the ass.
Of course Jim Nantz had the great one liner: “That [...]
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July 05, 2009
I'm sorry for the ****** video quality here, but hey, there is only one Awful Announcing and this ain't it.Anyway, this is some guy on the 18th hole at the AT&T National, looking the wrong way as Anthony Kim's tee shot came flying at the gallery. Like my co-worker said, "YOU'RE LOOKING THE WRONG WAY. i love those guys, btw. Just out for a f-ing stroll."Kim lost to Tiger Woods...
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