tiger woods
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Tiger, Tiger Woods Y'all: Documentary America's Son Set for ESPN Premiere
If there’s one thing that I love, it’s a good-ass documentary—especially if it involves sports. And while 2020 has been a resounding clusterfuck otherwise, it’s been a spectacular year on the film front, as sports docs like Netflix’s Uppity, Quibi’s The Scheme, and Blackballed have not only raised the bar but have explored how racial dynamics…
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Until Lil Wayne Learns 'How to Love' Us, Please Stop Going to Him for Social Commentary
In recent years, we’ve all watched Lil Wayne deteriorate before our very eyes. I don’t know if its drugs or his lengthy history of seizures, but something is clearly awry with the artist formerly known as Birdman Jr. His once-lauded output has regressed from incredible to entirely incoherent, and his commentary on social issues has…
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All About the Comeback: Cardi B Wants to Name Her Next Album ‘Tiger Woods’
In a year when Cardi B stayed winning (a Grammy, a BET Award and a Billboard trophy among her victories), it’s obvious she’s good when it comes to the come-up. That appears to explain, at least in part, how the rap star came to decide to dub her next album “Tiger Woods.” Hip-hop and sports…
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Tiger Woods Sued in Death of Drunken Driver
The parents of a drunken driver killed in a car crash last year are suing Tiger Woods, blaming him and his girlfriend for their son being intoxicated and then getting behind the wheel. In a lawsuit filed Monday, the parents of Nicolas F. Immesberger say their son, who worked as a bartender at the golfer’s…
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Trump Rides High on the Tiger: Awards Woods Presidential Medal of Freedom
Donald Trump did as promised Monday and awarded golf great Tiger Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. Trump called Woods, whom he’s known for a number of years, a “global symbol of American excellence,” and a “true legend.” “He’s also…
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Trump Tweets He Will Award Tiger Woods Presidential Medal of Freedom
Just one day after winning his fifth Masters Tournament championship in one of the greatest comebacks in golf history, Tiger Woods is set to receive another rare honor: the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And unlike other pro athletes who’ve turned down the, er, opportunity to be feted by the current occupant of the Oval Office…
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I’m Not Black, I’m Tiger
On Sunday, Tiger Woods won the Masters. Big fucking deal. I mean I know it’s historic and a major comeback and he got a green jacket and all that, but let’s be clear about this: Tiger Woods don’t fuck with us. He never has, so me going all ape shit and posting celebratory Tiger photos…
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I’m Gonna Go On Ahead and Count Tiger Woods’ Win as Another One for the Black Community. Cool? Let’s Fight
Tiger Woods made a triumphant return to Augusta National on Sunday, winning his fifth Master’s Tournament (and his first since 2005), becoming one of the oldest golfers to win a major tournament at age 43, and putting him three back from tying the record for most majors titles, currently held by golf-legend Jack Nicklaus. Only…
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Tiger Woods Is Back!
On Sunday Tiger Woods secured his fifth Masters win at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, marking what even casual golf fans have to acknowledge is one of sports’ most inspiring comebacks. The news of Woods’ 15th major title—and his first in 11 years—is a sweet (if not shocking) ending to a rough journey.…
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All Your Faves Are Problematic: Tiger Woods Wants People to Respect the Office of the President
Apparently, one of the perks of becoming president of the United States is that you get to play golf with Tiger Woods and Donald Trump is the fourth president to hit the fairways with Woods. The two have played twice since Russia stole the election from Hillary Clinton and gave the White House to their…