tiger woods

An Icon Without a Clue

Apr 8, 2010
Tiger Woods is finally getting on with his life, not that Tiger’s life can ever be what it was when he was the unquestioned, untainted, most famous, most admired, richest, greatest athlete of all time Unfortunately, that’s exactly what he was raised to aspire toTiger’s life can never be what it was when he was the most admired, richest, greatest athlete of all time.
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‘Left, Right & Center’: Et Tu, Dick Cheney?; Woods’ Lament

Feb 20, 2010
Tiger Woods performed his celebrity duty on Friday, making a public apology for his extramarital escapades, and, yes, even the "Left, Right & Center" lineup of regular commentators has something to say about it. Also this week: Some conservatives think (gasp!) Dick Cheney ought to run for president, and the richest Americans aren't feeling the same recessionary burn that the rest of the country is suffering.

Tiger’s Mea Culpa

Feb 19, 2010
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has stayed out of the public eye since the news about his expansive infidelity scandal broke last Thanksgiving, but on Friday, an apparently penitent Woods made a brief appearance and a sober apology at a press conference before returning to continue his treatment program. Reactions to his show of contrition, perhaps unsurprisingly, were mixed.

Is Sex Addiction Just a (Convenient) Myth?

Jan 23, 2010
Here we go again: Just as the question was raised during the latter phase of the Bill Clinton era, Tiger Woods' recently revealed indiscretions have prompted questions of whether there is such a thing as "sex addiction," or whether it's just code for "boys will be boys" until those boys get busted, that is.

‘Glenn Beck Is Mean’ Edition

Jan 15, 2010
America's most famous crybaby was just vicious to Sarah Palin He asked her who her favorite founding father was and she froze In other news: Privacy is for old people, it looks like the Jews didn't build the pyramids, and someone was arrested for interfering with Tiger Woods' right to sell Gatorade.

‘Left, Right & Center’: Obama’s Undoing?; Tiger’s Foul Play

Dec 5, 2009
So, President Obama finally announced his long-awaited decision to increase the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Will it be his undoing? At least on this week's "Left, Right & Center," opinions on left and right converge, although for different reasons. And how about the latest unemployment figures -- what, only 11,000 jobs lost? We’re doing less-worse than ever, but are we doing better? And is there any reason to take Tiger Woods to task for his alleged infidelities?