The Yankee Princess' Best Sports Moments of the '00s

Yesterday was the worst, today is the best.

Here is what made my sports life worth living in this decade:

10) Personally Princess- This is corny, but true: I started my career in sports this decade ("From the Stands", WFAN, Giants, this blog) and I think that deserves a shout-out. In 2000 I was a high school student watching from afar, and now I'm slowly but surely "in". I'm so thankful for all the memories in sports I've personally made, and I can only hope and pray for many more successes in the next 10 years!

9) Sports Failures- Not that I get off on people's pain, but some situations definitely brought out the LOL's, including the New York Mets collapses in 2006, 2007 & 2008, the Dallas Cowboys' domination coming to a halt, Bill Belichick being exposed for the cheater he is, Pedro Martinez and his big mouth always being embarrassed by the Yankees, etc.

8) Sarah Hughes and the 2002 Winter Olympics- A little random I know, but this was a huge moment. She was the underdog going into the Games, but her breathtaking performance won her the gold medal. I got goosebumps watching this little girl going out there, owning the moment and having the time of her life. I couldn't stop thinking about it for days after.

7) Derek Jeter (For being born)- If the late 90's didn't sell you on the DJ goods, than the 00's certainly did. From his 2000 World Series MVP, to the 2001 flip play, to his Mr. November home run, to breaking Lou Gehrig's hits record, to just evolving into this humble, mega (and clean) superstar...he's just amazing.

6) 2007 NFC Divisional Playoffs (Giants/Cowboys)- Despite a history that spans decades, these two teams never squared off in the playoffs before. (Maybe that's a good thing, because that game took 3 years off my life). But no playoff victory in my lifetime (Super Bowls aside) was as fulfilling as us whooping on the Cowgirls at their stadium. Jerry Jones' sore loser pout was hysterical, and T.O.'s tearful, Oscar-worthy performance ("that's my quarterback, man") will live in on in sports pop culture forever.

5) Aaron Boone's 2003 ALCS Game 7 Home Run- I was driving around my town when this happened (because the moment I stepped foot into my car, Derek started the rally against Boston, so I couldn't stop driving...I'm superstitious like that). How I didn't crash is beyond me, because it doesn't get any better than what happened that night. (Little did Yankees fans know that was the last time the ghosts would come out to play in the old place, unfortunately).

4) 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium- The Yankees gave New York City and the rest of the country the lift we all needed with three unbelievable games that no one, Yankees fans and haters alike, will ever forget.

3) 2000 World Series- All I'm gonna say is, THANK GOD the Yankees won. Otherwise, we'd have to listen to Mets fans gloat about it for eternity, since there's not much else for them to talk about (haha). But this series definitely lived up to the hype (Clemens/Piazza Part II, Derek Domination). While I'm sure the rest of the country didn't care, the energy surrounding the already-hyper New York Metro area was surreal, and I hope the Mets can clean up their act so we can do it all over again!

2) 2009 World Series- "Now you're in New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do..." Nailing #27 down was tricky, but definitely worth the wait! Seeing Hideki Matsui have the series of his life and finally get his ring was the highlight for me.

1) Super Bowl XLII (Giants/Patriots)- The underdog Giants went to Arizona and spit in the faces of history, Tom Brady, Bill Belechick and naysayers around the world. This was, without a doubt, the best Super Bowl victory ever, and will be for a long time.

Jets Game Will Be Dry

Alcoholics, you've been warned- there will be no booze served during the New York Jets/Cincinnati Bengals game Sunday night.

"The organization approaches the decision of whether to serve alcohol on a game-by-game basis," Jets spokesman Bruce Speight said. "With the late start of Sunday's game, coupled with this being the final regular-season and final game at the stadium, we feel it is prudent not to serve alcohol."

While that's a nice notion, this is going to cause people to go at it extra hard in the parking lot.

Better have extra security on hand for the beginning of the game!

Ochocinco Takes Shots at Jets

Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson gave the New York Jets plenty of bulletin board material Wednesday during a media conference call.

When asked about Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, Ocho replied "[He] couldn't cover me in a brown paper bag on a corner of a Manhattan street inside a phone booth," Ochocinco said (after asking if everyone had their recorders on!) "It's impossible."

He then changed his tune. "Look here: Me and Revis is better than Pacquiao-Mayweather, period, case closed," he said. "I don't care what anybody is doing Sunday night. If you don't tune into the game Sunday, you have no life. You have no life. You (have) never seen a matchup like this ever before."

I love it!

Ocho also said, that after scoring Sunday night, he would put on a Bengals firefighter's helmet and sit on the goal post or one of his linemen's shoulders and get the fans to chant, "O-C-H-O, Ocho, Ocho, Ocho," (playing on the "J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets" chant).

"I'm going out this season with a bang. I don't care what anybody says. That's the celebration of all celebrations."

Ummmm actually the Super Bowl is, but whatever you say.

Speaking of, while I think the Big Game will feature the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers, I definitely wouldn't mind Ochocinco and the Bengals in it.

Imagine the crazy shit that would come out of his mouth during Media Week!

ESPN Profiles "Jersey Shore" Cast Member

Really, ESPN? I love the show as much as the next person, but this is a stretch lol.

Oh, who am I kidding. I'm just happy someone gave me another reason to post something on here about the show lol.

The Yankee Princess' Worst Sports Moments of the '00s

Everyone is making these damn end-of-decade lists, so I decided to join the party!

Tomorrow I will unveil my best in sports, but today here are my personal worsts of this decade:

10) Boston Dominance- Never did I think I'd see the Red Sox win one World Series crown, never mind two in the same decade! That city did waaaay too much celebrating over the past 10 years for my liking- between the Sox, the Patriots' three Super Bowl wins and the Celtics' NBA Championship, there was a parade almost every year! (Except in 2007...haaaaa!)

9) Annoying Athletes That Tainted Their Respectful Games - Here's looking at you Brett Favre, Alex Rodriguez, Kobe Bryant, Carl Pavano, Curt Schilling, et al.

8) Sports Forgetting About the Fans- Ticket prices went through the roof this decade, not-needed new stadiums popped up across the country, and now only the rich and famous can truly enjoy watching games live. Not fair to those who care most.

7) Tiger Woods- I legitimately loved Tiger Woods. His play captivated me, to the point where I would sit there and actually be into golf (not exactly the most exciting of sports). But he is a scumbag and a disappointment, 'nough said.

6) Steroids- Performance enhancing drugs totally ruined MLB. It's a black eye that still has yet to heal for Bud Selig & Co. Andy Pettitte getting caught was the worst moment for me, but at least acted like a man about it, unlike (insert one of 1,000 names here).

5) 2003 World Series (Yankees/Marlins)- I know haters, I'm just being a greedy Yankees fan. But I can't help it, this one stung. After coming off that miraculous ALCS Game 7, I thought this series was in the bag. The YANKEES weren't losing to the MARLINS, I mean c'mon! But we got out-hit, (definitely) out-pitched, and this started the Yankees downtrend (and yes, in my kingdom, making the playoffs 4 out of the next 5 years without a championship is a failure!)

4) 2003 Wild Card Game (Giants/49ers)- Only the Giants could end up losing a game in which they were leading 38-14 with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. But they did just that, and hold the dubious honor of having blown the second-largest lead in NFL playoff history.

3) Super Bowl XXXV (Giants/Ravens)- The highlight of this game was the halftime show with *Nsync, Britney Spears and Aerosmith. I've tried to delete pretty much every other horrific memory from that evening.

2) The Curse is Broken (Yankees/Red Sox 2004 ALCS)- This may shock some that I put this at #2, but we'll get to that later. I still have not seen a picture or a video clip of the Red Sox celebrating on our field after beating us in Game 7. Nor have I seen any evidence of them winning the World Series that year. I always turn away! (So if I haven't seen it, has it really happened? Hmmmm...) But it doesn't get much worse than October 20, 2004...

1) 2001 World Series (Yankees/Diamondbacks)- ...except when the Yankees lost Game 7 in Arizona. I literally cried over this game and series. If New York ever needed a victory, it was then, only two months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It still hurts to think about, even as I'm typing this out.

So TYPers, what's your worst memory? I know you Dallas Cowboys and New York Mets fans have a Top 30 list you can throw together, HA!

Happy Birthday Tiggie!

America's favorite husband and father turns 34 today!

So how is Tiger Woods celebrating his special day? By continuing to heal from his reconstructive cosmetic surgery, according to respected golf journalist Furman Bisher.

After finding the naughty Rachel Uchitel texts, his wife Elin confronted him. This is what happened:

Tiger sat down in a chair in the living room, and Elin sat across from him urging Tiger to just come clean. Tiger stayed to his guns and denied everything.

At one point Tiger turned away to look at the TV, and as he turned back, Elin hit him on the right side of the face with the head of a 9 – iron. When she struck Tiger, she put a huge gash in the right side of his face next to
his nose (causing his nose to bruise some), and virtually knocking two of his upper teeth out, and breaking the bone on the upper right side.

Tiger ran scared as hell out of the house (which is why he had on no shoes) with Elin swinging the golf club throughout the hallway to the garage (i.e. causing the severe damage which has been reported).

Tiger hoped in the Escalade and tried to leave; and as we know Elin knocked out the windows in the Escalade. When Tiger crashed, Elin panicked and was not sure what to tell the police (which is why there are two conflicting stories from her).

I guess Tiger isn't the only one in the Woods household that can handle a golf club successfully. Sign her up for the LPGA!

Can you take anymore of the drama?!

Mets Make Huge Move

I guess New York Mets GM Omar Minaya reads the blog, because right after we complained about his moves yesterday, he goes and does this!

The Metropolitans have agreed to terms with former Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay.

Pending a physical, Bay will sign a four-year deal worth $66 million.

In my next life, I want to come back as a baseball player. That money is just ridiculous.

Pro Bowl Roster Announced

Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and many more will headline the 2009 Pro Bowl.

Click here for the complete roster.

On the local side, New York Giants center Shaun O'Hara will be the lone player representing Big Blue.

The New York Jets will send Alan Faneca, Nick Mangold and Darrelle Revis.

What's Up, Tiger?

Here's someone we haven't talked about in a while: our good friend Tiger Woods.

We decided to check in and see what's up, and well there's a lot (naturally).

For starters, shareholders in the companies he endorses have lost as much as 12 billion dollars since his November car accident.

Then there's this pesky new rumor about Tiger's involvement with former Miss Universe Lara Dutta. If that's true, I'm officially grossed out with Derek right now, (he dated Lara for a year) and this is the second girl they've both been linked to. You guys can't find your own real estate, you gotta share? Certainly there's enough punani to go around!

Oh by the way, I know Christmas just passed, but if you want to get a head-start on your Father's Day shopping, I have the perfect idea! Pre-order Tiggie's audiobook of "How I Play Golf!" You can fall asleep at night to his soft, soothing voice, just like many women did across the world!

Old-School Howie Long

This gem of a pic was featured on last Sunday's Fox NFL Sunday pre-game show.

I guess that must have been one hell of a hit!

Now THIS is How You Close Out a Stadium!

The NFL announced that the Jets/Bengals game will be moved to primetime on Sunday.

I always thought it was weird that the NFL scheduled the Jets to have the last regular season game at Giants Stadium instead of the Giants. But I guess they knew something we didn't, and it's obviously all worked out for the best.

PS- Rating$ are going to be HUGE!

AP: "Mets reach $1.25M deal with oft-injured pitcher"

That headline basically sums it up.

The New York Mets, coming off a historic season in which they saw basically their entire starting lineup spend significant time on the DL, signed 33-year-old Kelvim Escobar, who hasn't played a major league game in 2 years due to injury.

You can't make it up!

This is not enough, Omar. Fans are still pissed as hell over your team's 2009 performance, and your moves thus far have just added fuel to the fire.

Will They or Won't They?

This week's poll question is an easy one: Will the Jets make the playoffs?

Look to your right and click in!

Danilo Gallinari Sings “Halo” by Beyonce

Don't quit your day job!

Vinny Fist Pumps For the NJ Nets

This is probably the highlight of their God-awful season- and by "they" I mean players, coaches, ownership, Sly the Mascot, Buddy the Beer Man and whatever fans they have left.

Vinny from MTV's "Jersey Shore" (aka the Princess' latest obsession) entertained the crowd of 100 at Izod Center the other night with his flashy Guido moves.

Check it out above!

Jets Shock the World

Well color me surprised.

NEVER did I think the New York Jets would be victorious over the (now formerly) undefeated Indianapolis Colts, but that exact event happened.

Now, they find themselves in a very cozy position heading into Week 17. Win (in prime time at their last-ever Giants Stadium home game against the Cincinnati Bengals) and they're in!

Crazy.

Now I'm not trying to take away anything from Gang Green, but these questions needs to be asked...what the HELL was Colts coach Jim Caldwell thinking by taking Peyton Manning out of the game (in the third quarter!) only up by 5 points? Why not go for the perfect season? By doing that, you took away the air of invincibility surrounding your team. (Not that it helped the Patriots in '07, but going 16-0 is still a cool honor to have). I just don't get it.

Oh well, no use stressing about it now. Jets fans are just thankful for the belated Christmas gift.

Hopefully they will take care of business on Sunday and not have (yet another) historical hiccup for their fans to whine about!

RIP 2009 Giants

The Giants may have swept them this season, but the Dallas Cowboys had the last laugh as they nailed the final nail in New York's coffin last night.

The Cowgirls socked the Redskins last night, 17-0 to clinch the last remaining playoff spot in the NFC (the Green Bay Packers clinched earlier in the day).

Now our energies will be focused on rooting for another Big D first-round exit!

Last Ever (Giants) Game at Giants Stadium

It was a bittersweet day as the New York Giants played their last-ever game in the building that bears their name.

It later turned to just straight-up bitter when they got demolished by the Carolina Panthers, 41-9.

Check out my EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes pictures here!

To YOU, Our Loyal Readers!

I hope the holiday season brings you cheer, happiness, and dreams come true...and I wish that and more for you in 2010!

xoxo,
The Princess

Ottawa Senator Engaged to Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood got her Christmas present a little early!

Her boyfriend, hockey player Mike Fisher, proposed to the country star over the weekend.

"We're both obviously excited and very happy," Fisher says.

Congrats! And damn, look at that rock! (The ring is rumored to be 5 carats and cost a cool $150,000).

Yankees Get Taxed Hard

And you thought the Tax Man was cruel to you!

Imagine being the New York Yankees!

They got hit with a $25.69 million dollar luxury tax. They must send the payment (IN FULL!) by January 31, 2010.

The Bombers are the only team to pay a tax for the 2009 season. Their payroll this year was $226.2 million dollars.

No one ever said winning comes easy (or cheap!)

Brett Being Brett

Brett Favre's diva ways are making headlines yet again.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress wanted to take Fav-re out of Sunday night's game versus the Carolina Panthers.

But Fav-re, who evidently is the quarterback, coach, general manager, owner, and all-around God, refused. And when someone that powerful says no, it means no.

"Yeah, there was a heated discussion, I guess you would call it," Favre said after the game. "We were up 7-6 at the time. No secret, I was getting hit a little bit. I felt the pressure on a lot of plays. We had seven points. So I think everyone in the building was like, ‘They're not moving the ball, they're not getting points.' Brad wanted to go in a different direction and I wanted to stay in the game.

"We were up 7-6. Yeah, it's not 70-6, but we're up 7-6. So I said, ‘I'm staying in the game, I'm playing.' I don't know if it was exactly to protect me, or we had seven points, I'm not sure. That's his call. But we talked it out. We didn't have time, I didn't have time to sit there and say why or what. My response was, we've got to win this ballgame and I want to stay in and do whatever I can. Now, unfortunately, I didn't do that, but that was my intention."

Jets fans must be doing the Dance of Joy over this news.

Another December Fav-re collapse is upon us!

Just Asking...

Where have these New York Giants been since Week 5?

Let's hope they are here to stay!

Bye-Bye Melky

Totally shocked right now.

The New York Yankees have traded Melky Cabrera and prospects to the Atlanta Braves for right-hander Javier Vazquez and left-handed reliever Boone Logan.

Why? Because it worked out so well for Javy and the Yanks the first time?

Melky must be devastated right now (along with best friend Robinson Cano).

Good luck, Melk-man.

As for you, Mr. Vazquez...you better step it UP this year and prove that this deal was worth trading away such a clutch fan-favorite.

Tiger Woods Breaths Sigh of Relief!

Hollywood lost one of their young stars yesterday.

Brittany Murphy, of Clueless and 8 Mile fame, passed away yesterday at the age of 32.

What does this mean to the sports world?

It means that Tiger is off the hook (for now)!

The tabloids are going crazy for this story, and all of a sudden Tiggie's bedroom tales are yesterday's news!

He must be popping champagne with his buddies while they sail off on their Christmas week voyage. (C'mon, cut the guy some slack, he's been through a lot! Why should he be home with his kids? They are too young to realize who Santa is anyway!)

::ahem::

On a serious note, our prayers go out to Brittany and her family.

Vintage Derek and A-Rod

There was a time, a long long time ago, when Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez were legit best friends.

Check out this interview from 1998 (Damn, I was in EIGHTH GRADE!!!)

Derek is exactly the same, in looks and personality (except he had more hair back then).

A-Rod, meanwhile, acts like a starstruck little kid who is Grinch-green with envy (some things never change).

Who would have thought that these two "best friends" would have a very public falling out, become teammates, and win a World Series together?

The Latest on Tiger Woods

It's been exactly three weeks since Tiger Woods got in his infamous car accident (which paved the way for the world to learn about his "transgressions").

You would think the media would grow bored with the story, but they have been relentless in their coverage for the last 21 days, with NO signs of stopping.

Can you imagine how huge the ratings are going to be for his first tournament back? (Even though that's not going to happen for a looooong time).

In the meantime, let's get you all caught up on TigerGate:

• Kultilda Woods has shared many proud moments with her only child. It's safe to say this is not one of them. "[She] is hurt, angry and disappointed in Tiger," a friend told People Magazine. "She wants to know how he could do this to his family."
  
  
• Jessica Simpson has had her share of drama and boy troubles. The last thing she needs right now is to be tied up to this mess. But that's exactly what Star Magazine is alleging. J-Simps is fighting mad, and is planning to sue.
  
  
• Jamie Jungers is telling family members that she has pictures of her ex-boyfriend in the flesh, but Team Tiger has put a court-ordered stop to their release.
  
  
• No shock here- Tiger's been a slimeball for years, and his camp had been working overtime to make sure the dirty details weren't released.
  
  
• And finally, Tag Heuer has become the latest company to drop or limit Tiggie in its advertising and marketing campaigns.

So how was your day?

Bengals Star Chris Henry Dead

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering injures in a fall from the back of a pickup truck.

He was only 26.


Supposedly Chris was involved in a domestic dispute with his fiance at her parents' home in North Carolina. He didn't want her driving off, so he climbed in the back of the truck.


Chris has had a history of troubles off the field, but was trying to turn it around for the sake of his children.

Watch it here:



Our prayers are with his family.

Merry Christmas, From Tiger Woods!

Thanks to TYP reader "B" for this precious gem!

Why A-Rod and Kate Split

I guess there's only room for one narcissistic, larger-than-life ego in a relationship!

Alex Rodriguez was so turned off by Kate Hudson's fame- hungry ways (and the fact that she kept hogging the mirror) that he threw a hissy fit and broke it off! (I'm half-kidding).

"[Hudson] wanted more camera time each and every game," a friend of A-Rod's told Us Weekly. "She would always want to be styled before games [probably just like her now ex-boyfriend!] and she'd insist on front-row seats."

"It was a turnoff to have a girlfriend who always wanted to be on camera," the pal continues. "Alex wanted someone who was more interested in building a long-term relationship than just building their profile."

Yea, I'm sure he's in the market for exactly that.

A-Rod's chatty amigo also said that Alex "broke up with her over a week ago," but they put on a front after the fact because Alex didn't want to disrupt Kate's publicity for her new film Nine.

"He felt that would be counterproductive and unfair to her...They're two mature adults. She did take the relationship seriously, and he has a lot of respect for her. They had some really wonderful times together."

Isn't that sweet.

I wonder who he'll be banging next!

Huge Blockbuster Trade Going Down!

If this all works out, Roy Halladay will be a member of the Philadelphia Phillies and Cliff Lee will be a Seattle Mariner by the end of the day!

The Blue Jays would send Halladay and $6 million to the Phillies for three minor leaguers: catcher Travis d'Arnaud, right-hander Kyle Drabek and outfielder Michael Taylor.

Philadelphia would also deal Lee to the Mariners for a trio of prospects: right-hander Phillippe Aumont, outfielder Tyson Gillies and right-hander Juan Ramirez.

Toronto would then trade Taylor to the Athletics for third baseman Brett Wallace, obtained by Oakland last July from St. Louis in the deal for outfielder Matt Holliday.

Dizzy yet?

This is GIGANTIC!

(I personally still think that the Phillies should have kept Lee, and I think members of the New York Yankees would agree with me. But Halladay isn't exactly a boobie prize, so it'll work out for them. Unfortunately, Lee is back in the American League, but it's not like the Mariners are going to pose a threat anyway).

Sources Say Tiger's Marriage is a Wrap!!!

I don't think she's left with much of a choice at this point.

The very reliable People Magazine is reporting that Elin Nordegren plans to leave her husband, Tiger Woods.

"She's made up her mind. There's nothing to think about: he's never going to change," says a source.

Now Tiger is free to hook up with as many cocktail waitresses, strippers, escorts and prostitutes he wants!

Merry Christmas!

Tiger Named Top Athlete of the '00's

Despite his "transgressions" and all-around scumbagness, it's hard to ignore Tiger Woods' accomplishments on the green.

The Associated Press named him the top sportsman of the decade, beating out Lance Armstrong, Roger Federer, and Michael Phelps.

::golf clap::

Tony the Tiger

Tony Romo and his new muse, Candice Crawford, supposedly are engaged.

She was spotted wearing a diamond wedding band on her ring finger. (It looks more like a ring with diamonds than a diamond ring, so maybe it's a promise ring? Whatever lol).

It'll be ok, Jessica. What starts fast ends fast (CrawMo just started dating over the summer!) and this chica is also a jinx (the Cowboys still suck!)

You're much better off!

A-Rod and Kate Are Dunzo

I guess he's back to making out with himself!

Sources say that Alex Rodriguez was livin' la vida loca in South Beach this weekend, telling some "lucky" ladies that he is "definitely single."

Meanwhile, his ex-girlfriend, Kate Hudson, was in New York City promoting her new movie Nine. She declined to comment on her personal life.

Maybe Tiger and Alex should hook up for guys night out!

Hypocrisy At It's Lowest

Check out this Tiger Woods promo for an interview he did back in November.

It just amazes me how human beings can be such liars. How could he seriously live with himself?

Anyway, this is airing tonight. I'm sure it won't be as interesting as the next interview he does, post- scandal.

Family first my ASS!

Bye-Bye Matsui

Hideki Matsui, the 2009 World Series MVP, is a Los Angeles Angel.

Matsui will supposedly get paid $6.5 million to be their main designated hitter.

Gokouun o inorimasu!

So What Do You Think?

Now that we have a clearer picture of who the real Tiger Woods is, I want to know, what do you think about him?

Vote in the poll (to the right!)

Oh the Drama!

If you thought the Tiger Woods soap opera was going to die down anytime soon, think again.

His sponsors are dropping him. His hoes keep chit-chattin' (the latest being Cory Rist). And rumors keep flying.

While Tiger is still in seclusion, Elin Woods was spotted without her wedding band.

Good!

Happy Birthday to the Princess!

The Yankee Princess celebrated her birthday over the weekend, surrounded by great friends and family.

It was a blast!

Too bad the Giants couldn't give her what she really wanted- fried bird!

Thanks to all for the b-day wishes!

Now on to the updates...

Tiger Taking a Leave From Golf!

From his website:

I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What's most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

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.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.

So Elin is taking him back?!

So he's not going to rehab for his sex addiction?

Taking a break from golf?!

WOAH!!!

Do you buy his apology?

Tiger Woods: The Text Messages

I honestly want to cry for Elin Nordegren.

The New York Post released text messages between Tiger Woods and Jaimee Grubbs, and they are just...awful. They actually make me sick.

Here are some snippets:

Tiger: Hey Sexy I can't come out this week. Something came up family wise (July 20, 3:04 p.m.)

Jaimee: That's okay I hope everything is fine ... would have liked to see you

Tiger: We will make it happen.

***

Jaimee: miss u (Sept. 27, 6:38 p.m.)

Tiger: now that's hot so who is your new boy toy

Jaimee: no new boy toy ... still running dry... been on 2 real dates in the pat 2 months :(

Tiger: I need you

Jaimee: then get your tight ass over here and visit me! I need u

Tiger: I will wear you out soon

Jaimee: how soon? I got a new piercing

Tiger: really. Where

Jaimee: I just sent u a pic of it ... is on my cheek below my eye ... implanted a little diamond

Tiger: send it again. I didn't pick up on that

Tiger: you just need some attention from me

DISGUSTING!!

2009 World Series DVD Premiere!

Here is a preview of my night with the Yankees on the red carpet!

The Anti- Tiger

Click here to watch Heisman Trophy finalist Tim Tebow talk girls, football and Tiger!

He definitely gets my vote!

Marine Dies...Over Football Game?

C'mon boys, it's not that serious.

Twenty-one year-old Johnathan Clinton Rodriguez, a US Marine (the Princess' favorite branch of military!) was accidentally shot to death by 23-year-old Lionel Loya, also a Marine, when they got into an argument over the Texas-Nebraska football game.

Authorities in Havelock, North Carolina (the Princess' favorite state!) said Loya had a gun on him, and that it went off during the struggle.

Loya has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

So sad. What a meaningless way to go.

Yankees to Make Blockbuster Move?

This is huge!

Sources at the MLB Winter meetings say that the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Tigers have discussed a three-way trade that would send Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson to New York and right-hander Edwin Jackson to Arizona.

Here are the deets:

• The Yankees would receive Granderson from the Tigers and one or two prospects from the Diamondbacks.

• The Diamondbacks would get Jackson from the Tigers and right-hander Ian Kennedy from the Yankees.

• The Tigers would get right-hander Max Scherzer from the Diamondbacks, and center fielder Austin Jackson and left-handed relievers Phil Coke and Michael Dunn from the Yankees.

Hmmmmm, I don't know how I feel about giving up Coke.

But let's see if this actually happens.

More Drama at the Woods Mansion!

Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more.

Someone got rushed to the hospital, we just don't know who.

Oh, and for those keeps tally, TEN (10) women have now come forward to claim they have shagged Mr. Woods.

I'm gonna guess that number is up two by the the end of today.

I honestly can't believe how out of control this has gotten.

Talk about a crash and burn!

There's 4 Games Left...

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The Party Continues For A-Rod

WTF is up with his face in this picture? It looks like he's aged 20 years!

The Alex Rodriguez party train pulled up to the Dominican Republic, where he showed his support for fellow juicer David Ortiz' charity golf outing. (Robinson Cano also came for the ride).

From the looks of it, Alex better chill out a little bit.

Yet Another Tiger-ess to Come Out?

This brings the number to seven (7) whores...and counting.

On another note, TMZ reports that Tiger is set to be the best man in his best friend's wedding this weekend. The groom happens to be Bryon Bell, President of Tiger Woods Design...you know, the one who booked and paid for Rachel Uctitel's trip to Australia so she could be with Tiger.

I'm sure Byron's bride-to-be just LOVED hearing about that 2 weeks before the wedding!

Week 13: Beautiful!

Welcome back, New York Giants! Oh how I've missed you so.

It's wasn't pretty, but the Giants topped the Dallas Cowboys for their best victory of the year, 31-24.

A lot of people- including myself- left the Giants for dead after their pathetic Thanksgiving night showing in Denver. But the Cowboys may have provided the Giants with the breath of fresh air they desperately needed.

The Giants still have their work cut out for them. This week, they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. This will be an even tougher game, considering that the Eagles own us as of late. Hopefully, yesterday gave the Giants confidence to shoot the Birds down.

However, the Giants/Cowboys score was not the only one to get me excited.

How about them Miami Dolphins, squeaking out a victory against the New England Patriots, 22-21?

And you gotta love the Oakland Raiders, formerly of JV High School fame, beating the defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-24.

For the rest of the Week 13 scores, click here.

Justin Tuck: Flozell Adams is a "Dirtbag"

Losers never learn, do they?

You would think that, after the first match up between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants, Flozell Adams would keep his play clean and his mouth shut.

But there he was, causing a scene before the end of the first half. After the play was blown dead, he shoved Justin Tuck from behind. Mathias Kiwanuka grabbed Adams by the facemask and the rest of the Giants went in for the kill.

"I saw a cheap shot and I reacted," Kiwi said. "There's no place for that in football. If you are a man, the man you punch should be looking at you in the face when you do it. No one ever expects to be hit in the back."

"I laugh at stuff like that," said Tuck. "It takes a coward, and some more words I can't say, to push a guy in the back when the play is dead. It just proves what kind of dirtbag he is."

Adams, probably mentally incapable of forming together full sentences, only had this to offer: "He's a nobody."

Giants VP of Communications, the always-entertaining Pat Hanlon, replied to Adams through his Twitter: "Somebody tell Flozell that "he's a nobody" has a nice piece of jewelry he'd like to show him..."

Word up.

I would say that I can't wait for these two teams to meet up again in the postseason, but December is Dallas' kryptonite. While they still sit atop the NFC East, their remaining schedule includes games with San Diego and New Orleans.

Start booking those Cabo trips now!

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What do me and Tiger Woods have in common?

We both dream about Derek Jeter. Except our dreams our a tad different.

According to US Weekly, Tiger outlined his dream in an e-mail to one of his (many, many) mistresses, Rachel Uchitel.

He said that he "had a dream we were married and I was leading the tournament...I came home, excited to see you, and there you were in the bedroom getting f--ked by Derek and David [Boreanaz]. Some part of me thinks you would like that."

Cue Britney Spears' 3.

He added: "Now I can't get back to sleep. My body is tired, but my mind is awake. Need an Ambien."

Interesting, considering that is his drug of choice when...ya know, he's with women who are not his wife.

Today marks a week since Tiger's car accident, and the media has had the pedal to the floor ever since.

Are you sick of TigerGate yet?

Eagles Flying High

And I don't mean in the sky! The Philadelphia Eagles web production staff must be smoking the good stuff in their offices!

Check out the flash intro on their website.

I'm still laughing!

Thanks to TYP reader Dave for the joint!

Cha-Ching!

How much does Elin Nordegren stand to get if she divorces her womanizing husband, the former golden boy, Tiger Woods?

A cool $300 million.

If they do separate, it would be the most expensive divorce payout in all of sports. Michael Jordan currently holds the record, dishing out $150 million to his ex-wife, Juanita.

Supposedly, the couple had "intensive" marriage counselling sessions yesterday at their mansion.

Why? What's the point?

PS- TMZ.com is all over this story. They have obtained calls and footage and they are just the BEST source when it comes to late-breaking celebrity news. You can follow their coverage here.

The Biggest Losers

The New Jersey Nets officially have gotten off to the worst start in NBA history. They fell to an abysmal 0-18 record last night.

I'm shocked there were actually fans in attendance to take the above picture. Those "Paper Bag Twins" wasted too much effort on this joke of a franchise.

What An Amazing Night!

It would have been even better if I actually met the man of the hour, but I was close enough!

As soon it was announced that Derek Jeter was this year's recipient for Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year" award, I scrambled around to find out where it was going to take place. I got my answer- the IAC building, doors open at 8:30, plan to get there at 7:30 for red carpet interviews. Fine.

Unfortunately, Derek arrived much earlier than 7:30, so we missed him and his entourage. Not only that, we weren't on SI's list, and they were denying us access.

But to the rescue came John Sterling! (Thanks John!)

John recognized us from the Yankees DVD premiere party last week, and told the SI guys that we were "legit."

And we were ushered right in!

We set up shop in the media room and got the footage from the ceremony. Derek's dad introduced his son, and got all choked up towards the end.

Derek was amazing with his speech. Just like on the diamond- smooth, confident, and poised.

Then it was party time!

Derek schmoozed the VIP area, sipping on bottled water, talking to fans. He also hung out with his buddies- Joe Girardi, New York Giant Harry Carson, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Boomer Esiason.

Unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to gain access to the VIP area, but I was able to get a few pics. (You can view them here). The video above is my poor attempt at being a member of the paparazzi. I won't be quitting my day job anytime soon!

So all-in-all, a successful night! We networked with a ton of people, and got pretty damn close to Derek.

Hopefully, one day real soon the Yankee Princess will be able to hold court with the Yankee King!

My Two Cents on the Tiger Woods Fiasco

Take it for what it's worth, but here it is:

If you are talented and successful, nothing can take that away from you. But just because you are the best at fighting crime, or trading stocks, or building computers, or saving lives, or defending our country, or throwing a football, or hitting a little round white ball into a hole...you do not get a free pass for acting like a douchebag.

People say, "Tiger Woods has all this money, he can and should be able to do whatever he wants!" But I disagree. What makes Tiger so "special?" He's more famous than you and me? Big deal. A scumbag is a scumbag, no matter his social class, what he drives, what he wears, and how much money is in his bank account.

I'd like to think Tiger's downfall started when his father died in May of 2006. Earl Woods was the driving force behind his successes. He groomed Tiger to be the dominate player he is today, and expected him to have that same discipline in his personal life. But when he passed, so did Tiger's identity. Tiger never discovered who he really was- a "Daddy's Boy", if you will- and he snapped.

But that does not excuse his actions, not in the least. He made a commitment to a beautiful girl, and had two children with her. Why would you go and screw that all up? If you are going to embarrass your family with your womanizing, take a page out of the Derek Jeter Book of Living and DO NOT COMMIT IN THE FIRST PLACE!

It sounds like Tiger wasn't even a man about it either (but then again, aren't all cheaters pussies anyway?) His wife confronted him, he probably threw a temper tantrum and stormed out of the house. Next thing he knew, he was laying in a hospital bed with bruises all over his face and his squeaky-clean reputation permanently tarnished.

I hope his wife, Elin does the right thing and leaves his ass. It would set a good example for women around the world to never tolerate this type of behavior. It is NEVER ok to do what Tiger did. She's gorgeous, she has her own career, her own money, and she's got her kids. What the hell does she need a piece of shit like that for? Let him go out and chase after disease-ridden, tranny-looking cocktail waitresses in Vegas and New York City and wherever else his classless heart desires.

Speaking of, I have to laugh at all these girls coming out of the woodwork. I understand they have no moral code in the first place for getting involved with a married man, but why sell yourself out to be an even bigger whore than you already are? Is it really that cool to be on the cover of Us Weekly? You really want that 15 minutes of fame that badly? Tiger should have known better than to trust these hussies. OF COURSE they were going to keep his texts, voicemails, and everything else. Smarten up, guy!

Look, Tiger was successful before this, and he will be successful after this. But he has taken an irreversible hit, and he deserves to pay the consequences in his personal life. If Elin doesn't take it into her own hands, then karma eventually will.

Amen.

Tiger Crashes and Burns

It has gone from bad to worse to horrifically embarrassing for Tiger Woods.

How could one keep up with today's developments? But we will try!

Here we go:

*First, US Weekly released a very incriminating voicemail Tiger left his mistress, Jaimee Grubbs:

"Hey, it's Tiger. I need you to do me a huge favor. Can you please take your name off your phone? My wife went through my phone and may be calling you. So if you can, please take your name off that. Just have it as a number on the voicemail. You got to do this for me. Huge. Quickly. Bye."

*Almost right away, his PR people Tiger released this statement:

I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

I will strive to be a better
person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who
have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.

*THEN, TMZ.com shared pictures from the crash scene, among other damning evidence.

But my personal favorite item from today is a quote from Jesper Parnevik, the Swedish golfer who hooked up Tiger with his wife, Elin Nordegren.

He blasted his (former?) friend, by telling the Golf Channel that:

"I really feel sorry for Elin...I would be especially sad about it since I'm kind of -- I really feel sorry for Elin -- since me and my wife were at fault for hooking her up with him. We probably thought he was a better guy than he is. I would probably need to apologize to her and hope she uses a driver next time instead of the 3-iron..."It's a private thing of course, but when you are the guy he is, the world's best athlete, you should think more before you do stuff. . . And maybe not just do it, like Nike says."

You go Jasper! Tell 'em like it is!

I wonder what tomorrow will bring to this saga? More hoes from different zip codes?