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Aug 25 2010

Elin Nordegren: People Magazine Interview (19 Hours): What I Wish She Would Have Talked About

Published by Richard under Entertainment, Sports

Elin Nordegren People Magazine InterviewIf you can’t get enough of the Tiger Woods affair, read Elin Nordegren’s 19 hour interview with People Magazine online or pick up this issue of People which hits the newsstands Friday (order People here).

Frankly, I am surprised that she gave an interview.  I thought her purported $100 million settlement would preclude her from any types of interviews since Elin had signed a pre-nup that merited less than $20 million.  However, since the initial divorce settlement talk was in the neighborhood of  $700 million, I guess she figured I’m Talkin‘.

It appears that she does not dish on Tiger too much, which is why I would want to read the interview.  I want to know what happened that night he crashed the car.  As I speculated in the initial Tiger Woods Infidelity article, I think she saw a text and absolutely went ballistic, chased him out of the house, and bashed in a car window.  You go girl!

I also think she wanted to work it out thereafter.

You see, the first reported female was Rachel Uchitel.  Aside from having a weird last name, she was pretty hot and Elin probably did what most women do and ask the question:  Am I hotter than she is?  And the answer?  Elin probably concluded that it was too close too tell.

Then, another women comes into the picture, Jamie Grubbs. This is good for Elin because it trivializes the relationship with Tiger and Rachel Uchitel and lets Elin know she just has a semi-horn-dog husband who cheats, but that she is still number one.

Thus, she agrees to Tiger seeking sexual healing in the form of a legitimate doctor and thinks she may still give him a chance.  While Tiger is in therapy, mistresses number 3,4,5,6, and 7 (Kalika Moquin, Jamie Jungers, Mindy Lawton, Cori Rist, Holly Sampson respectively) surface. (See a slideshow Tiger’s Mistresses here.) Continue Reading »

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Apr 05 2010

Tiger Woods News Conference At the Masters: Monday April 5th, 2010

Published by Richard under Entertainment, Sports

Tiger Woods Masters News ConferenceAs he heads into the Masters, Tiger Woods will host a News Conference at the Masters today, Monday April 5th, 2010, in which reporters will be able to ask any question they wish.

You can see the press conference live on The Golf Channel with commentary beginning at 1:30pm.

This will be the third time that Tiger Woods has faced the media since his personal Thanksgiving Day massacre. In the previous two, he either did not take questions or had a time limit interview with a familiar face, like Kelly Tilhman on The Golf Channel. This news conference will be open to all sports reporters allowed at the Agusta National Golf Club and, apparently, no question will be off-limits.

There have been ample reports about what Tiger Woods should and should not say. Many people feel he owes deeper explanations about what happened on that fateful night that caused his world to spiral out of control. Others feel that he is a golfer and his only obligation is to field questions surrounding the state of his game and his golfing future. Continue Reading »

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Feb 19 2010

Tiger Woods Press Conference: What Will He Say?

Since the Tiger Woods affair began over Thanksgiving three months ago, we have heard from nearly everyone except Tiger Woods.  Today, he speaks. (Watch the Tiger Woods Conference live here at 11am Eastern Time).

Many people simply want to see him.  With all the speculation that his face was badly damaged in the November incident, people want to see if he still looks the same.  There was the photo below that was circulating in everybody’s inbox for the last couple of months.

picture of tiger's face

Will he look like that?  Obviously not. Continue Reading »

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Feb 13 2010

When will Tiger Woods Play Golf Again?

Published by Richard under Entertainment, Sports, Tiger Tales

tiger woods return to golfAfter all of this speculation about the personal life of Tiger Woods, with recent revelations of Tiger´s Mistresses and that Tiger Woods is gay, the real question that I am after is when will Tiger Woods play golf again?

Oddly, it turns out that the only rumors to be true are the tawdry ones about the personal life of Tiger Woods.  The rumors about Tiger Woods return to golf have proven false.

You see…Tiger Woods was rumored to make a surprise return to golf next weekend in the World Golf Championships, a tournament in which is win percentage is unequaled.  Unlike the gossipy rumors, this rumor about Tiger Woods returning to golf was entirely unfounded.  It turns out that Tiger will not play in this World Golf Championship.

So, when will Tiger return to golf? Continue Reading »

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Feb 13 2010

Tiger Woods Gay, Bi-Sexual

Published by Richard under Entertainment, Sports

tiger woods gay bisexualYesterday, reports surfaced that golfer Tiger Woods is gay or that Tiger Woods is bi-sexual.

According to the website RadarOnline, one of Tiger Woods Mistresses, Loredana Jolie Ferriolo, is going to write a tell all book in which she will claim that the golfer liked to engage group acts in which men were involved, thus leading to this claim that Tiger Woods is gay or bisexual.

The article claims the following:

RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that Loredana has claimed she saw Tiger having sexual relationships with other men. That shocking twist is something no other mistress has claimed and there has been no proof.

Is any of this true? Are these just online tabloids trying to make a buck? Do you care?

Frankly, the story was riveting at first because we were all led to believe that Tiger Woods was an outstanding family man and father. He made us believe that he was not only perfect on the golf course but that he was perfect in his personal life. His personal story was a farce and thus the intrigue with the whole affair.

Now, this new claim. Does it surprise anyone? All of Tiger Woods´ Mistresses claim that he had a voracious appetite for them. Thus, the fact that he indulges these new whims should not really come as a surprise. Continue Reading »

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Oct 02 2009

Ted Williams Frozen Head Hit by a Baseball Bat

Published by Richard under My A-Musings, Sports

Catching up on the upcoming weekend in sports on ESPN.com, I just came across a story entitled Book: Williams’ head abused at facility.

This initially may not strike you as odd if you do not know the story. Continue Reading »

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Sep 23 2009

Plaxico Buress: Isn’t His Stupidity Penalty Enough

Published by Richard under Sports

For those of you who do not know Plaxico Buress, he was the guy who caught the winning touchdown when the Giants beat the undefeated New England Patriots to win the Superbowl.

Now, as of today, he’s in jail. Continue Reading »

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Jul 19 2009

Tom Watson Wins the British Open at Turnberry

Published by Richard under Sports

will Tom Watson win the british open at TurnberryTom Watson Wins the British Open at Turnberry!!!” Will this be the headline we read five hours from now? Can Tom Watson, 2 months short of his 60th birthday, win the British Open today?

We found ourselves similarly situated last year at about this time.  Greg Norman led the British Open by 2.  After the first day, people thought, as Tom Watson said about himself the other day, “Give the old man one day in the sun.”  Then, after day 2, people acknowledged that an old man can play two quality days of golf with the big boys.  Then, after day 3, people took his lead seriously.

What happened?  Greg Norman went on to shoot a 77.  Age, and pressure, finally caught up with him.

So, is there a significant difference between Tom Watson this year and Greg Norman last year?

Yes, there are two:  Age and Pressure.

Tom Watson is 59, just two months away from his 60th birthday.  Last year, the pundits spoke of the impossibility of leading a major at age 53 with Greg Norman.  The oldest winner of a major is 49.  Tom Watson exceeds that by 10 years.  If he wins, this would shatter all age records.

The age difference between the Greg Norman of last year and the Tom Watson of this year pales in comparison to the difference in pressure.   All Golf aficionados (and that is what you are if you get up early to watch the British Open) know the pains of Greg Norman’s golfing career.  Beating himself and being beaten by others was commonplace in the career of Greg Norman.   Who can forget the unforgettable Masters decline?

Tom Watson does not have the pressure of unforgettable defeats.  He has memories of success.  Inducted into the golf Hall of Fame many years ago, this is a possible bonus on an already brilliant career.  And the British Open is the site of Tom Watson’s greatest successes.  As he has said, this is a spiritual experience for him.

So, will the heading in a few hours read Tom Watson Wins the British Open at Turnberry?  Even with the success in the first 3 days this week, and the vast success he has had in the British Open, winning a golf major is not simple.  His putting woes of the past may reappear, his age may get to him, or his very close competitors may mount a charge.

I don’t know that he will win…but I sure hope that he does.

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May 02 2009

Manny Pacquiao Vs. Ricky Hatton: Uplifting Their Sport (Boxing)

Published by Richard under Sports

Manny Pacquiao Ricky Hatton Junior Welterweight FightManny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, and Ricky Hatton from Manchester, England, meet tonight in what promises to be the best boxing match of the year.  If you have never been a boxing fan or have left the sport out of frustration, tonight’s Junior welterweight title match is a reason to enjoy the “sweet science” once again.

Boxing has fallen out of favor in recent years for many good reasons:  There are too many shady promoters (can we say Don King?), too many weight classes, too many weight divisions, too many “manufactured” stars, and too little of what boxing fans need:  Great fights between great fighters. Continue Reading »

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Sep 24 2008

What John McCain Can Learn from Boo Weekley

Published by Richard under Essays, Politics, Sports

boo weekley ryder cup victoryLast Sunday, I watched the U.S.A. win the Ryder Cup, a victory spearheaded by an unlikely individual named Boo Weekley, a victory that made all who watched proud of our Americans, and our America.  We saw all of the characteristics that made our country great:  tenacity, teamwork, honesty, competitiveness, friendship, and fun, lots of fun.  I felt great.

Later that same night, I watched 60 minutes which featured an interview with John McCain.  This depressed meContinue Reading »

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