VIDEO: Tiger Woods Addresses Divorce, Elin Interview

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A newly-single Tiger Woods addressed the media today, hours after his ex-wife’s interview with People was revealed.

During a press conference at The Barclays golf tournament in New Jersey, the 34-year-old said he wished Elin Nordegren “the best and everything.” “It’s a sad time in our lives. And we’re looking forward to in our lives and how we can help our kids the best way we possibly can. And that’s the most important thing.”

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Elin Nordegren Speaks Out for First - and Last - Time

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Two days after her divorce was finalized, we’re finally learning – from Elin Nordegren directly – what happened toward the end of her marriage to Tiger Woods.

During an exclusive interview with People magazine, the 30-year-old mother of two set out to address several topics – including the rumors surrounding Tiger’s car accident and her knowledge of his affairs.

Although numerous women have linked themselves publicly with the golfer, his now ex-wife says she never had a clue. “I’m so embarrassed that I never suspected — not a one,” Elin admits. “For the past 3½ years, when all this was going on, I was home a lot more with pregnancies, then the children and my school.”

And while it would be understandable for her to fly into a rage upon making that discovery, Nordegren claims she never hit her husband on that Thanksgiving night last year. “There was never any violence inside or outside our home,” she insists. “The speculation that I would have used a golf club to hit him is just truly ridiculous.”

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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Officially Divorced

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Nearly six months after his public apology to his wife, Tiger Woods’ marriage to Elin Nordegren is officially over.

Both parties appeared briefly in a Florida courtroom today to finalize their agreement.

The divorce came nearly 9 months after Tiger Woods hit both a tree and a hydrant outside of the family home in Florida. That incident lead to a string of reports about the golf star’s infidelities.

No financial details about the split have been made public, but the two will reportedly “share custody” of their two children - daughter Sam, 3, and son Charlie, 19 months – according to a statement on Woods’ website.

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Celebrity Chatter: Alexa Ray Joel’s Nose Job, Tiger Wood’s 121 Women

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-Alexa Ray Joel recently debuted a new look. Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley’s daughter said her nose job was something she had been “thinking about getting this for years.”

-Lady Gaga, Conan O’Brien and Kathryn Bigelow were among the celebrity names chosen as Time Magazine‘s “Most Influential People” of 2010.

-It doesn’t look like Jamie-Lynn Sigler will be reuniting with Entourage‘s Jerry Ferrera. The Sopranos actress is now dating Mark Sanchez, the New York Jets quarterback.

-Let’s hope all these mistresses don’t come forward. According to the National Enquirer, Tiger Woods slept with 121 other women while married to Elin Nordegren. Ewww.

-The relationship barely anyone knew about is now over. Former Fringe costars Anna Torv and Mark Valley separated several months ago after approximately one year of marriage.

VIDEO: Tiger Woods First One-on-One Interviews

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Operation “Repair Tiger’s Image” just entered its next phase.

Nearly a month after addressing the public for the very first time, Tiger Woods granted his first one-on-one interviews. Tonight, both ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi and the Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman aired their exclusive chats with the embattled golfer.

During both interviews, Woods, who intends to make his comeback during next month’s Masters golf tournament, made references to his 45-day stint in rehab. Although he declined to specify what he was receiving treatment for, he did say that he was forced to take a “brutal” look at himself. Asked why he never sought help earlier, Woods stated: “Well, I didn’t know I was that bad. I didn’t know that I was that bad.” (Uh, how many women do you have to sleep with before it’s considered “bad”?)

In addition to the video above, you can watch the Golf Channel’s interview with Woods here and/or read ESPN’s full transcript after the jump.

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VIDEO: Tiger Woods Addresses Public for First Time Since Crash

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Missed the (scripted) apology heard around the country today? Well, here’s your chance to watch all 13.5 minutes of it.

During Tiger Woods’ highly-controlled speech, the golfer addressed a number of topics. No - His wife, Elin Nordegren, did not hit him on in the evening of Nov. 27, nor has she ever struck him. Yes - He does plan return to play golf some day, he just doesn’t “know when that day will be.” No - Woods didn’t think “normal rules” applied to him; he thought money and fame “entitled” him. Yes - Tiger has already been in rehab for 45 days and, starting tomorrow, will go back for more treatment and more therapy.

After watching the video, let us know what you think. Did his rehearsed statement come a little too late? Do you applaud him for making a step in the right direction? Or would you prefer to see this all go away so you could get back to watching golf?

(For more, you can read a full transcript as provided by the New York Times after the jump.)

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Tiger Woods Prepares to Break His Silence

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UPDATE: You can see a new picture of Tiger Woods spotted in Florida here.

Better late than never, right?

Nearly three months after his car ran into a tree, Tiger Woods has finally decided to speak out. The golfer - who has been in hiding since news of his multiple affairs leaked out - will address a “small group of friends, colleagues and close associates” this Friday.

The event, which is NOT being considered an official press conference, will be open to all media via a pool feed. During this gathering, Tiger - according to his official website - plans to talk about “his past and his future, and he plans to apologize for his behavior.”

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BREAKING NEWS: Tiger Woods Takes Indefinite Hiatus from Golf

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I guess the paparazzi can stop staking out the golf courses.

In a statement just posted on his website, Tiger Woods says he’s going to be taking an indefinite leave of absence from his sport:

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.

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