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TIGER Woods rocked the world of sport yesterday by announcing he was giving up golf indefinitely in an attempt to save his marriage. Just hours after one of his 12 mistresses appeared on US breakfast television revealing intimate details of their affair, Woods admitted for the first time he had been unfaithful to his wife and said he was putting his career on hold. "After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father and person," Woods said in a statement on his...

Accenture Ends Sponsorship of Tiger Woods THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: December 13, 2009 Global consulting firm Accenture Ltd. has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to work on his marriage. In its first statement since the Woods' scandal erupted, Accenture said Sunday the golfer is ''no longer the right representative'' after the ''circumstances of the last two weeks.'' The move ends a six-year relationship during which the firm credited its ''Go on, be a...

The Florida Department of Children and Families paid a visited Tiger Woods' Florida home on Saturday, according to reports. The agency went to the golfer's mansion mid-day, accompanied by a marked police car, radaronline.com reports without naming information sources. Officials, though, wouldn't confirm or deny the report. "Child abuse, adult investigations in the state of Florida are confidential," said Carrie Hoeppner, an agency spokeswoman, told the Daily News. "I'm just not able by law to give confirmation about whether we visited the family and that is in the interest of protecting the child." It's protocol for the state department to...

The Florida Department of Children and Families, escorted by deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, visited Tiger Woods' home near Windermere on Saturday, RadarOnline.com is reporting exclusively. Capt. Angelo Nieves of the Orange County Sheriff's Department confirmed to RadarOnline.com: "Our deputies met with members of the Department of Children and Families. But all details are being kept secret." Nieves would neither confirm nor deny that the deputies and DCF officials went to Woods' house. But a source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com that the visit was in fact to Woods' home and that it occurred around mid day....

One of the world's most scrutinized professional athletes, with a pristine image, has been keeping infidelity under wraps. Many wonder how he pulled it off.As the carefully constructed public image of Tiger Woods continued its excruciating free fall last week, one question perplexed those who think there should have been hints of trouble: How was it possible for Woods, among the world's most scrutinized professional athletes, to keep his infidelity secret for so long? Just about everyone is at a loss: the golf writers who banter with Woods (when he allows it), golf fanatics who can tell you which way...

It certainly did not take a long time for one of the world's greatest athletes to fall from grace. Just a few weeks ago, the only news Tiger Woods made was on the golf course. Then suddenly, everything changed. In one incredible, tragic moment, Woods became persona non grata. How did this fall from grace occur? Why did this shining star in the world of professional sports virtually destroy his career and marriage in one fell swoop? Because he could. Propped up by celebrity, ego massagers and roadies, Woods could get anything and everything he wanted in an easily accessible...

CHEATING Tiger Woods' wife will DUMP him after Christmas, we can sensationally reveal. Shattered Swedish model Elin Nordegren is in talks with divorce lawyers but keeping up a show of normal family life for the sake of their two children. With her mind in turmoil over what to do for the best, Elin wants to spend Christmas with Tiger and the kids in Sweden before a trial separation in the New Year, she confided to a close friend. And last night, as major sponsor Gillette DROPPED the disgraced golf superstar from their advertising, the pal told us: "Elin will pretend...

Elin Nordegren wants the holiday to appear normal for the couple’s two children but will separate from Tiger quickly in the new year. Britain’s News of the World cites anonymous sources for its report that claims Elin will move back to Sweden quickly after the holidays. The article also contends that Elin is no longer in a rush to file divorce papers but and that money is not her prime concern. The revelation of Tigers’ multiple affairs caught her completely off guard and it’s a “raw” situation, a pal tells the paper. According to the report, she had no idea...

TIGER Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren have avoided contact with the public by hiding out in their family home in a Florida gated community since news of Woods' alleged affairs broke two weeks ago. Now a source close to Nordegren's family tells Fox News that the two are considering putting even more distance between themselves and Tiger's cheating scandal. The insider says the couple is planning to leave the United States “very soon”. “Elin and Tiger are planning to temporarily move closer to Sweden, possibly to a private island, to get away from it all,” the insider said. Meanwhile...

Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren have avoided contact with the public by hiding out in their family home in a Florida gated community since news of Woods' alleged affairs broke two weeks ago. Now a source close to Nordegren's family tells Pop Tarts that the two are considering putting even more distance between themselves and Tiger's cheating scandal. The insider says the couple is planning to leave the country “very soon.” “Elin and Tiger are planning to temporarily move closer to Sweden, possibly to a private island, to get away from it all,” the insider said. The news...

A Canadian doctor who used a pioneering 'blood-spinning’ technique to help Tiger Woods recover from his knee surgery will be questioned in court after being charged with three counts of illegally importing and selling drugs.