Quote of the Day
"The Mona Lisa has a bit
of a moustache on it."
-- ESPN's Rick Reilly, on Tiger Woods issuing a statement in which Woods admits to past "transgressions" ("SportsCenter," ESPN, 12/2).
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Sponsors Face Questions After Tiger's Statement After several days of silence amid mounting reports of extramarital affairs, Tiger Woods today apologizes for his "transgressions" in a statement posted on his Web site. Woods: "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." While the vague apology may satisfy some critics who had called for Woods to come clean following his early morning accident last week, many questions still remain, including the potential impact on his lucrative endorsement deals. Prior to today's statement, most experts remained convinced Woods' marketability would not be tarnished despite the tabloid reports. But it remains to be seen how sponsors will react to his apology, and whether they will demand more answers.
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