A California congressman has dropped his effort to honor Tiger Woods with a Congressional Gold Medal. Democratic Rep. Joe Baca proposed legislation in March that called for the golfer to be recognized for promoting good sportsmanship and breaking down barriers in the sport.
Woods' recent car accident has led to a media fire storm surrounding his personal life. The accident fueled speculation about a possible dispute between him and his wife, Elin, and subsequent allegations of extramarital affairs.
Dubai Ladies Masters: Maria Hjorth shot a first-round 6-under 66 Wednesday, and Michelle Wie was three strokes behind in a three-way tie for fifth at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai.
Phoenix Open gets sponsor: The PGA Tour picked up its third new title sponsor for next year with an announcement that Waste Management will replace FBR as sponsor of the Phoenix Open.
Colombia gets Nationwide event: The Nationwide Tour is headed to Bogota, Colombia, next year for its first tournament in South America. The Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open will be played at the Country Club of Bogota on March 4-7.
MLS considers Montreal
Buoyed by its success in Toronto, Major League Soccer is weighing expansion in Canada with a team in Montreal. MLS commissioner Don Garber met Wednesday with Montreal Impact president Joey Saputo, Quebec Minister of Finance Raymond Bachand and Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay.
Cowboys Stadium loses bout
Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight abruptly canceled a trip to Dallas on Wednesday, dealing a blow to the chances of Jerry Jones landing the bout for Cowboys Stadium.
Mayweather's promoter, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer, apparently decided he didn't want the fight at the new stadium. The move leaves the MGM Grand hotel arena in Las Vegas as the heavy favorite to host the March 13 fight.
