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This Tiger Woods divorce looks like it's going to be fought with conventional weapons, and cost thousands of lives. Bill Zwecker of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that negotiations are bogging down over Tiger's demand that Elin Nordegren sign a confidentiality agreement, prohibiting her from writing a book or doing any interviews related to the marriage. Oh, and there's this: In addition, I'm hearing Nordegren is ramping up her financial demands -- to an estimated $750 million package -- and wants full custody of their children.

Dumped by his coach, accused of lying about his neck injury and with his golf game deteriorating badly, Tiger Woods might have thought he could not suffer any more since the extraordinary night that blew his life apart last November. It is not certain if the physical and mental turmoil currently afflicting the world's top golfer will allow him to play at next month's US Open at Pebble Beach or at The Open at St Andrews in July.

Radaronline.com is reporting that Tiger Woods, 34, has been attending "sex rehab" at the Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services clinic in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His wife Elin Nordegren Woods, 30, joined him during the week and the two left this morning surrounded by heavy security. The site claims that Tiger and Elin are "planning on spending some time alone as they attempt to repair their marriage" ... It could be that Tiger Woods is finished at the facility, or he wanted to be out in time to celebrate his son Charlie's birthday. Charlie turns 1 on Monday ... Reports...

At the pinnacle of his success he had it all, unparalleled professional acclaim, a billion dollar income, a beautiful family and all that wealth and fame could offer. But after he returned from a knee injury something wasn’t quite right. He was losing. His legendary focus and concentration were clearly not the same. And there was something else. It seemed like over night he had developed the body of a Greek god. I heard a commentator question whether this new muscular physique was somehow affecting his golf game. And then out of nowhere an early morning automobile accident, wife with...

A man goes out golfing. He is on the second hole when he notices a frog sitting next to The green. He thinks nothing of it and is about to shoot when he hears, "Ribbit 9 Iron." The man looks around and doesn't see anyone. Again, he hears, "Ribbit 9 Iron." He looks at the frog and decides to Prove the frog wrong, puts the club Away, and grabs a 9 iron. Boom! He hits it 10 inches from the cup. He is shocked. He says to the frog, "Wow that's amazing. You must be a lucky frog, The frog...

Tiger Woods has been voted Athlete of the Decade by members of The Associated Press, his 10 years of incomparable golf outweighing nearly three weeks of a salacious sex scandal. Just like so many of his 64 victories worldwide and 12 majors dating to 2000, it wasn't much of a contest. Woods received 56 of the 142 votes cast by AP member editors. More than half of the ballots were returned after his Nov. 27 car accident which set off the sensational tales of infidelity that have tarnished Woods' image. Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor who won the Tour de...

Scandal-hit golfer Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren has bought a vast beachfront estate on an island near Stockholm that can only be reached by boat, a residents' association said on Sunday. "Elin Nordegren bought a house on the island, it's true. She's the owner since December 1," Sten-Aake Johansson, head of Faaglaro island's residents association, told AFP. There are around 140 properties on Faaglaro, which is about 40 kilometres (25 miles) southeast of the Swedish capital. "The property consists of several houses, it's a renovated farm, on the water with a beach," Johansson said. According to the Swedish Aftonbladet daily...

Tiger Woods' wife Elin has moved out of their house, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively. The explosive development follows numerous women coming forward with claims of affairs with the golfing great. Elin Nordegren had enough and moved out of the $2.6 million Windermere home,neighbors and other sources close to Tiger, told RadarOnline.com exclusively. Sources tell RadarOnline.com that Elin is living nearby in another house. Tiger’s affair with Rachel Uchitel was revealed by the National Enquirer and then several other women came forward to tell their stories of sexual relationships with the golfer. He crashed his Cadillac SUV into a fire hydrant...

For those who feel the biggest stories of this week are Afghanistan , the economy or Climategate, guess again. Tiger Woods, long considered one of the classiest, highest endorsed athletes, and the best golfer in the world, was allegedly on the receiving end of abuse from a Swedish woman swinging a golf club. He and I are in an exclusive club. We are signature members of GASSP, Golfers Attacked by their Swedish Spouses.

Cops are stepping up an investigation into whether an act of domestic violence occurred in Tiger’s lair. The Florida Highway Patrol stopped by the hospital where Woods was treated after his Friday morning accident, reports TMZ.com. Witnesses tell the Web site that the troopers were looking for information tied to golfing great's visit. Earlier Monday, TMZ reported that the FHP was pursuing a search warrant that would allow them access to Woods' medical records, although a police spokesperson says no formal request has been made. The search warrant talk comes after Woods and wife Elin Nordegren cancelled an interview with...

Tiger: I Need a 'Kobe Special' Posted Nov 29th 2009 12:15AM by TMZ Staff Tiger Woods had a "Kobe Special" on his brain hours after what looks like a domestic dispute with his wife, Elin Nordegren -- this according to someone who spoke with Tiger on Friday. During the phone conversation on Friday, Tiger told his friend, "I have to run to Zales to get a 'Kobe Special.'" The person on the other end of the phone asked Tiger what a "Kobe Special" was. The reply -- "A house on a finger." During the conversation, Tiger said his wife had...

Tiger and Elin Woods will become first-time parents this summer, the world's top-ranked golfer announced Saturday. The couple did not disclose the month of birth or whether the child is a boy or girl. "Obviously, we couldn't be happier and our families are thrilled," said Woods, who turned 31 Saturday. "I have always wanted to be a dad. I just wish my father could be around to share the experience." Woods was introduced to his future wife by fellow tour player Jesper Parnevik. The former Elin Nordegren, who turns 27 on Jan. 1, was a successful model in Sweden. They...

Strength for Elián González BY ANNE-MARIE GARCIA—Special for Granma International— THE strength that young Elián González gets from sports and from Fidel Castro will help him to feel fulfilled and to reach the goals that he sets for himself in life, affirmed double world champion Ana Fidelia Quirot.