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Despite the highest score of his career, Tiger Woods will stay No. 1 in the world for another week. Phil Mickelson had a chance to become No. 1 in the world ranking for the first time in his career after Woods tied for 78th at the Bridgestone Invitational.

Tiger Woods had his worst finish ever as a pro, concluding the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at 18-over par after shooting a 7-over 77 in the final round Sunday.

Tiger Woods logged another miserable round and then all but conceded the No. 1 spot in the world to Phil Mickelson.

Not even one of his favorite golf courses is much use to Tiger Woods these days.

Tiger Woods' estimated endorsements for 2010 are worth $22 million less than last year, according to Sports Illustrated's annual analysis of the highest-earning American athletes.

Tiger Woods has dropped into a tie with Kobe Bryant as the favorite American sports star.

Woods had held the position alone since 2006, but the Los Angeles Lakers guard moved up from fourth last year to grab a share of the top spot, Harris Interactive said Tuesday.
LeBron James dropped from third to sixth in the company's survey of 2,227 adults conducted online from June 14-21, before he left Cleveland to sign with Miami. Retired NBA star Michael Jordan fell from second to seventh.

Louis Oosthuizen dominates the course at St. Andrews and captures his first major championship by winning the British Open by seven strokes.

John Daly’s loud clothing and lifestyle excesses were a backdrop to his low round amid the tweedy traditions at St. Andrews.

Steve Stricker continued his sizzling play at the John Deere Classic on Saturday, pulling away from the field with a 9-under 62 for six-shot lead heading into the final round.

Tiger Woods will pay wife a reported $750M and surrender custody in exchange for silence in massive settlement.