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Tiger Woods Apologizes for His 'Sins'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods offered a heartfelt apology on his official Web site Wednesday amidst allegations that the world's No. 1 golfer has engaged in multiple affairs.
"I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart," the 33-year-old golfer wrote. "I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone."
Woods has been under the microscope ever since a single-car accident outside his Florida home last Friday. The accident came two days after the National Enquirer published a story alleging that Woods has been having an affair with a New York nightclub manager named Rachel Uchitel.
Jaimee Grubbs, a Los Angeles cocktail waitress, also claims to have had a 31-month fling with Woods in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
While Woods did not address the affair allegations directly, he confessed to being amazed by the tabloid scrutiny since his accident and the rumors of domestic violence surrounding his wife, Elin Nordegren.
"Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means," he said. "For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect."
"But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy," continued Woods. "I realize there are some who don't share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one's own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn't have to mean public confessions."
"Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone," added Woods. "I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it's difficult."
In conclusion, Woods apologized to his fans and vowed to overcome his faults.
"I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves," he said. "For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology."
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Tiger Woods Avoids Criminal Charges in Car Accident
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods will not face criminal charges over his now infamous single-car accident last week.
On Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said the PGA star would only be cited for careless driving after crashing his 2009 Cadillac Escalade into a neighbor's tree around 2:25 a.m. on Friday.
Woods faces a $164 fine and four points against his driver's license, authorities said.
"The investigation has determined that Mr. Woods is at fault in the crash," the FHP said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. "This afternoon, FHP issued a uniform traffic citation for careless driving to Mr. Woods."
The FHP also said that Woods had satisfied the requirements of Florida law by providing his driver license, registration and proof of insurance. Upon issuing the citation, the FHP said it had completed its investigation.
The FHP also said that there isn't any testimony or other evidence to support additional charges of any kind.
"After reviewing the evidence available to us, and in consultation with the Office of State Attorney Lawson Lamar, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence available to issue a subpoena for additional medical information that may exist in this case," they said. "We cannot speak to the existence of any blood evidence, nor are there claims of domestic violence by any individual."
On Monday, TMZ reported that authorities were seeking a search warrant for the golfer's medical records in order to investigate the treatment that he received following the accident just outside of his Florida home. The Web site said police were interested in finding out if the injuries Woods sustained resembled those from an auto accident or a domestic dispute with his wife, model Elin Nordegren.
The accident came two days after the National Enquirer published a story alleging that Woods has been having an affair with a New York woman named Rachel Uchitel. The tabloid claims Woods and Uchitel have had trysts in New York, Las Vegas and Australia, where he recently won the Australian Masters.
The 33-year-old Woods posted a statement on his Web site Sunday in which he blamed himself for the accident, but said he would not be addressing any of the swirling rumors.
"This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way," he said. "Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible. The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false."
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Tiger Woods Withdraws From World Challenge Tournament
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the upcoming Chevron World Challenge, citing injuries from Friday's car crash near his Florida home.
Tiger Woods Accident Mystery Continues
LOS ANGELES — The mystery surrounding Tiger Woods' middle of the night accident continues to top headlines after the golfer turned away authorities for the third straight day on Sunday.
The Florida Highway Patrol has been attempting to interview Woods about the accident, in which he crashed his 2009 Cadillac Escalade into a neighbor's tree around 2:25 a.m. on Friday. By law, he is only required to provide his driver license information, vehicle registration and current proof of insurance, which he has done.
On Monday, TMZ reported that authorities were seeking a search warrant for the golfer's medical records in order to investigate the treatment that he received following the accident just outside of his Florida home. The Web site said police are interested in finding out if the injuries Woods sustained resembled those from an auto accident or a domestic dispute with his wife, model Elin Nordegren.
When contacted by ESPN, a Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman denied that the department had made any statements to anyone regarding Woods and warrants.
TMZ also said that authorities are interested in obtaining the surveillance video from the PGA star's home, which purportedly captures him leaving on the night in question.
The accident came two days after the National Enquirer published a story alleging that Woods has been having an affair with a New York woman named Rachel Uchitel. The tabloid claims Woods and Uchitel have had trysts in New York, Las Vegas and Australia, where he recently won the Australian Masters.
Woods posted a statement on his Web site Sunday in which he blamed himself for the accident, but said he would not be addressing any of the swirling rumors.
"This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way," he said. "Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible. The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false."
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Tiger Woods Blames Himself for Car Accident, 911 Call Released
LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods posted a statement on his Web site Sunday in which he blamed himself for Friday's early-morning car accident just outside his home in Orlando, Fla.
"As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore," wrote the 33-year-old golfer. "This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again."
The statement was posted shortly before Woods was expected to meet with authorities investigating the accident. However, for the third straight day, the PGA star canceled plans to discuss the incident.
Woods struck a struck a fire hydrant and then a neighbor's tree around 2:25 a.m on Friday. His wife, model Elin Nordegren, told investigators that she was inside the couple's home when she heard the accident. She then came outside and "used a golf club to smash out the back window" to free her husband.
The accident came two days after the National Enquirer published a story alleging that Woods has been having an affair with a New York woman named Rachel Uchitel. The tabloid claims Woods and Uchitel have had trysts in New York, Las Vegas and Australia, where he recently won the Australian Masters.
Uchitel has since denied the affair, telling Us Weekly: "I did not have an affair with Tiger Woods. I met him twice and have not heard from him since."
"The things that were said from the source in the Enquirer are in fact, not true," she added.
As for Woods, he's fully aware that the public is searching for answers, but he doesn't plan to discuss the matter any further.
"This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way," he said. "Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible. The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false."
"This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be," he ended.
Earlier Sunday, authorities released a tape of the 911 call made by one of Woods' neighbors after he crashed his 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
"I have someone down in front of my house," the unidentified neighbor tells the dispatcher, without mentioning the golfer by name. "I came out here just to see what was going on. I see him, and he's laying down."
Woods is scheduled to host the upcoming Chevron World Challenge, which benefits his foundation. It remains unclear if he'll be on hand for the golf event, which starts Thursday in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
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Rachel Uchitel: 'I Did Not Have an Affair with Tiger Woods'
LOS ANGELES — The woman the National Enquirer claims is having an affair with Tiger Woods is speaking out for the first time, accusing the tabloid of failing to get its facts straight.
"I did not have an affair with Tiger Woods," New York socialite Rachel Uchitel tells Us Weekly. "I met him twice and have not heard from him since."
The latest issue of the tabloid claims Uchitel has had trysts with Woods in New York, Las Vegas and Australia, where he recently won the Australian Masters.
"I understand that there's rumors all over because everybody's talking about it," Uchitel explained to the mag. "But I'm telling you, people say rumors about me all the time. People will say a ton of things about me. I did not have an affair with Tiger Woods. The things that were said from the source in the Enquirer are in fact, not true."
Uchitel said she offered to take a polygraph test for the Enquirer, but "they refused it."
"They told me it was too late and the story was running anyway," she said.
The affair rumor picked up steam after Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday just outside of his home in Orlando, Fla. The golfer struck a fire hydrant and a tree around 2:25 a.m. His wife, model Elin Nordegren, told investigators that she was inside the couple's home when she heard the accident. She then came outside and "used a golf club to smash out the back window" to free her husband.
Woods, 33, was taken to Health Central Hospital, where he was treated for facial lacerations and released.
According to the Associated Press, his agent contacted authorities on Saturday as they were en route to his home and asked them to wait another day before speaking with him. It was the second straight day that Woods avoided authorities, but a spokeswoman for the Florida Highway Patrol told AP that he is not obligated to speak to them since the matter being investigated is a traffic accident.
In February, Woods and Nordegren welcomed their second child together, son Charlie Axel Woods. The couple, who married in 2004, is also proud parents to daughter Sam Alexis, 2.
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Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods was injured in a car accident early Friday near his home in Orlando, Fla.
Woods, 33, was traveling alone in his 2009 Cadillac sports utility vehicle when he struck a fire hydrant and a tree shortly after leaving his home around 2:25 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol told CNN.
The PGA star was taken to Health Central Hospital, where he was treated for facial lacerations and released, Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn told CNN.
The golfer's agent, Mark Steinberg, told USA Today that Woods is fine.
The highway patrol said the crash remains under investigation, and that charges are pending. However, they said the crash was not alcohol-related.
In February, the PGA star and his wife, model Elin Nordegren, welcomed their second child together, son Charlie Axel Woods. The couple, who married in 2004, welcomed daughter Sam Alexis in June 2007.
Woods won six times on the PGA Tour this year after missing eight months while recovering from reconstructive surgery on his left knee.
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Marv Albert and 50 Cent Entourage Scuffle During Jimmy Kimmel Show Visit
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Talk about a lack of street cred.
Marv Albert ran into trouble Wednesday night when 50 Cent's entourage took him on backstage at a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Brooke Hundley Discusses Steve Phillips Affair On 'Good Morning America'
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Brooke Hundley, the former ESPN production assistant whose affair with baseball analyst Steve Phillips led to their firings from the cable network, is speaking out for the first time.
Hundley, 22, appeared on Thursday's Good Morning America, where she explained why she contacted the broadcaster's family to expose the affair.
Mike Tyson Arrested After LAX Scuffle with Paparazzi
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