- Big name: In a statement released on his website Wednesday, golf’s Tiger Woods said he let his family down, and “[regrets] those transgressions with all of my heart.” Woods: “I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family.” The statement comes on the heels of tabloid reports that Woods had engaged in extramarital affairs. (tigerwoods.com)
- The ratings game: Thursday’s Texas/Texas A&M game drew a 27.5 in Austin, a 13.3 in Houston, a 12.8 in San Antonio and an 11.5 in Dallas — making the game the highest rated college football telecast ever on ESPN in each of those markets. (Dallas Morning News)
- Idle note: With Allen Iverson returning to the 76ers, it should be pointed out that ESPN recently dumped its previously scheduled December 9 Pistons/76ers game, replacing it with Bulls/Hawks. Currently, the 76ers are scheduled to make just one national television appearance this season — a New Year’s Eve game against the Clippers on TNT.
NBC tops quieter week one of college football season
With fewer marquee matchups on the schedule, week one of the college football season did not feature the blockbuster...
