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And now the Chinese reenactment of Tiger’s affair with...

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:44:08 -0500

And now the Chinese reenactment of Tiger’s affair with “Scandal Girl Number Two” — go to the 4:49 minute mark.

Harvard-Yale Tailgate: Geeks Gone Wild

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:59:32 -0500

Harvard-Yale Tailgate: Geeks Gone Wild:

Hilarious expose of all us geeks at the Harvard-Yale tailgate by the Fox News team.

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Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:41:38 -0500

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Chinese news network shows the re-enactment of Tiger...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:24:18 -0500

Chinese news network shows the re-enactment of Tiger Woods’ car “accident” and then what probably actually happened — you know, his wife confronted him about the alleged affair, punched him in the face, he tried to drive away, she chased after him with a golf club and broke the windows, he was distracted by the commotion and loss control of the car — it’s pretty amazing.

Goodbye Rachel Uchitel, Hello Jaimee Grubbs

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:21:56 -0500

weiunderpar:

More trouble on the home front for alleged womanizer Tiger Woods. According to Us Weekly, Jaimee Grubbs, a 22-year-old Los Angeles cocktail waitress, is claiming she had a 31-month dalliance with Tiger:

Jaimee Grubbs, now 24, tells Us Weekly she began having an affair with Woods, 33, in April 2007.

She tells Us Weekly they went on to have 20 sexual encounters.

Grubbs, who recently appeared on VH1’s Tool Academy, also tells Us Weekly she has photos, as well as more than 300 racy texts from Woods, who wed model Elin Nordegren in 2004.

She also says she has a voicemail to prove the affair — which Us Weekly is releasing Wednesday morning.

So this should take some of the unwanted spotlight away from Rachel Uchitel. Unfortunately, it’s just the opposite for Tiger, who has some explaining to do — not to us necessarily, but to his wife. It might be a good move for him to schedule a sit-down with Oprah, though. Kobe press conference on the way?

Tiger Woods: Golf Media vs. PR Machine

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:37:40 -0500

Tiger Woods: Golf Media vs. PR Machine:

The column I wrote for Mediaite today on the media coverage and PR mishandling of the seemingly never-ending Tiger “car accident” melodrama.

weiunderpar: Groggy Old Neighbor Relays Tiger Woods’ Accident...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:27:30 -0500

weiunderpar:

Groggy Old Neighbor Relays Tiger Woods’ Accident Scene in Front of His House

This is the 911 call that the Florida Highway Patrol released Sunday afternoon at 2:20PM EST. It tells us absolutely nothing other than Tiger was apparently not moving and we hear an annoying woman in the background frantically screeching, “WHAT HAPPENED?!”

The Tiger Woods "Accident" Story Morphs Into "Pissed-Off Wife Smashed My Window" Story

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:15:06 -0500

weiunderpar:

TMZ has the most recent details on the Tiger Woods “accident” melodrama. They claim Tiger did not suffer facial lacerations from his car crash:

We’re told he said his wife, [Elin Nordegren], had confronted him about reports that he was seeing another woman. The argument got heated and, according to our source, she scratched his face up. We’re told it was then Woods beat a hasty retreat for his SUV — but according to our source, Woods says his wife followed behind with a golf club. As Tiger drove away, she struck the vehicle several times with the club.

We’re told Woods became “distracted,” thought the vehicle was stopped, and looked to see what had happened. At that point the SUV hit the fire hydrant and then hit a tree.

All of which supports lots of people’s gut reaction.

Meanwhile, Tiger’s alleged mistress, Rachel Uchitel, a well known NYC “party girl,” is on her “I didn’t bang Tiger Woods” media campaign. Because she’s a private person and doesn’t appreciate the accusations that she’s a homewrecker.

Now we anxiously await to hear the there’s-nothing-to-see-here-please-disperse version from Team Tiger, so everyone can continue to blissfully believe that Tiger’s only shortcoming is flinging golf clubs — not women.

winstonwolfe: When Whitlock is on his game, there may not be a...

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:54:03 -0500

winstonwolfe:

When Whitlock is on his game, there may not be a funnier sportswriter.

His Twitter has been ridiculously genius today.

Tiger Woods "Car Crash" Melodrama Now Completely Absurd

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:40:12 -0500

weiunderpar:

The latest report from the AP (5:48PM EST):

Tiger Woods sustained facial cuts in a car accident early Friday when his SUV hit a fire hydrant and a neighbor’s tree as he was leaving his mansion in a gated waterfront community near Orlando, Fla.

Windermere Police Chief Daniel Saylor said Woods’ wife used a golf club to smash out the back window and helped get the golfer out of the car.

Saylor said Elin Nordegren told officers she was in the house when she heard the accident and came outside. Saylor says officers found Woods lying in the street with his wife hovering over him.

Saylor said Woods was in and out of consciousness when his officers arrived, and that he had cuts on his lips and blood in his mouth. He says his officers gave him first aid until fire rescue came about 10 minutes later.

So, as Elin was running out of the house, she grabbed a golf club in case of emergency. Then, she was worried the car was going to explode after hitting a fire hydrant and tree at minimal speed, so she broke the back window instead of opening the car door to help Tiger out of the car after his near brush with death. Totally logical! (But the Orlando Sentinel reported that there was no visible damage to the Escalade.)

Or, how about this crazy theory: They were squabbling about Tiger’s alleged affair with Rachel Uchitel and when he decided to leave, Elin, in a fit of anger, grabbed a 3 metal, chased after him and smashed the window as he was attempting to drive away. He was distracted by the ruckus, causing him to lose control of the car.

That’s just speculation. But it doesn’t seem so preposterous now. According to TMZ, multiple law enforcement sources told them Elin and Tiger were fighting right before his accident:

We’re told Elin told cops about the argument at the scene of the accident and Tiger gave the same story to authorities at the hospital where he was treated.

One Florida law enforcement official called it “a domestic issue.”

I’d like to see how Team Tiger cleans up this mess. Good luck. I can’t wait for the next installation of the soap opera. Stay tuned for updates as this breaking story continues to unravel.

/Making popcorn.

Tiger Woods "Seriously Injured" in Car Accident

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:29:36 -0500

weiunderpar:

Shortly after Tiger pulled out of his driveway of his Isleworth, Florida, home at 2:25 AM Friday morning, he hit a fire hydrant. Then, he drove the car, a 2009 Cadillac Escalade, into a tree on his neighbor’s residence.

He was traveling at under 33 mph because no airbags were deployed, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The police report notes it was NOT alcohol related.

Little information has been released. But it’s reported he sustained facial lacerations and his injuries are serious. According to CNN, the actual status of his condition is currently unknown.

Could there be a more inopportune time for Tiger to get into a car accident than 2:30 in the morning in front of his own house?

*Update (3:04PM): Darren Rovell tweeted: Tiger Woods’ agent on condition: “He is fine.”

*Update (3:21PM): According to CNN, Tiger has been released from the hospital. Has he gone home? No one knows.

*Update (3:26PM): And see Jason Whitlock’s Twitter for his theory. Hmmm…

[Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images AsiaPac]

Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33) suspended from using Twitter under ESPN guidelines

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:06 -0500

Bill Simmons (@sportsguy33) suspended from using Twitter under ESPN guidelines:

winstonwolfe:

(via soupsoup)

Apparently, discreetly* fucking any co-worker—married & unmarried alike—is okay, but tweet about some obnoxious sports radio hacks & you are put on Twitter time out for two weeks. What a joke ESPN is.

*By discreetly I mean just don’t let word of your dalliance slip past the Bristol, CT town line.

But there’s a new sheriff in Bristol town. No more lawless humping of co-workers from here on out!

GPOYW: Sharing a joke about something with Danny Shea. (Maybe...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:27:00 -0500

GPOYW: Sharing a joke about something with Danny Shea. (Maybe the faux reality show drama?) But really, I just love the expression on Simko’s face — “I look like a little bird waiting to be fed.” Sure?

Ten Questions To Ask A Man Before You Agree to Marry Him

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:52 -0500

Ten Questions To Ask A Man Before You Agree to Marry Him:

winstonwolfe:

Good read from Drew over at Deadspin & all but two questions I actually had to endure(1) from my former fiance before we decided to go our separate ways(2). Here’s a couple highlights

Some women, in their haste, end up getting the short end of the marrying stick. I don’t want that happening to you, female Deadspin readers. I don’t want you screwing up your life by accidentally marrying Daulerio. I don’t want you suffering from Betty Draper Syndrome, wherein your husband gets to go to work and go out to dinner and travel and fuck around and have fun while you sit at home seething for 23 hours a day with the kids, hating and resenting your man in equal measure. I’ve seen it happen. Here now, are ten questions you should ask ANY man before you agree to marrying his hairy, sweaty ass.

Look there’s even a Tumblr mention—a very fuckin’ good one at that—to entice you to give the evil doers at DS a page view

7. “If you don’t bother me about frequency of intercourse, I’ll look the other way with regards to your Fuck Yeah Tumblr habit. Fair?”

(1) Actually I avoided questions #7 & #9. Tumblr wasn’t invented yet & I’m a good Catholic after all and have never done drugs…

(2) That’s an overshare story for some night when I’m drunk and just finished watching The Ugly Truth because their was a blizzard in the city & the cable is out for 48 hours straight

HA.

Go Phillies.

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:11:27 -0400

Go Phillies.

"Part of me can’t shake the temptation of being the underdog again — like, launching my..."

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:48:15 -0400

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Part of me can’t shake the temptation of being the underdog again — like, launching my own sports site, hiring some talented writers and designers and trying to compete with the big guns. Like what Frank Deford did with the National. All right, the National lost $100 million. Bad example.

But I could see doing something crazy like that. I like taking chances, I am not afraid to fail, and beyond that, I am not afraid to fail violently and miserably. So anything is possible.

”

- Bill Simmons

Just a snippet from this fantastic interview. Seriously, inspiring…and gave me some hope for my golf blog crap.

leitch: Daulerio and Ufford are much better actors than I am.

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:29 -0400

leitch:

Daulerio and Ufford are much better actors than I am.

Yep.

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:46:00 -0400

Yep.

The Legend of No Bagger Pants

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:03:00 -0400

weiunderpar:

Here are the LPGA entrants in ESPN’s “Body” issue. Sandra Gal, Anna Grzebien and Christina Kim all look great in their shots — titled “Skin Game” of course. Hopefully this will become an annual issue and maybe some of the guys (ahem, Tiger!) will be brave enough to participate.

These ladies give the Japanese bikini golfers a run for their money!

"If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative."

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:49 -0400

“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative.”

- Woody Allen (via soupsoup) (via mikehudack) (via rachellehruska)

So…I must be a bastion of innovation. I feel better already.