The Weekly Best for 12/16

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SAN ANTONIO - OCTOBER 5: Jesper Parnevik waves to the crowd after making a finishing his round on the 18th hole during the...

The moral(s) to the Tiger story

Tiger is certainly keeping us amused these days, isn't he? Truth of the matter is, that might be all he -- or any other high-profile athlete -- is good for right now.

Parnevik still unhappy with Tiger

PGA Tour golfer Jesper Parnevik, who introduced Tiger Woods to his wife Elin, continues to say he was "wrong" in setting the pair up.

Merritt maintains Q-School lead

First-round leader Troy Merritt maintained his one-shot lead at the PGA Tour qualifying tournament.

Audio puts Woods' mom on scene

An audio recording of an interview the Florida Highway Patrol conducted with Tiger Woods' neighbors the night of his car accident indicates that Woods' mother as well as his mother-in-law were at the scene of the crash.

Around the Horn

...the national panel react to the Nets' losing streak, Oregon-Oregon State, Big Ten-ACC Challenge, Jesper Parnevik's comments, Jets-Bills and much more

ESPN Radio Extra Point

Dana Jacobson responds to Jesper Parnevik's comments about Tiger Woods

Parnevik speaks out on Woods situation

Jesper Parnevik, the Swedish golfer who along with his wife, Mia, introduced Elin Nordegren to Tiger Woods, is none too pleased with the world's No. 1 golfer.

Merritt leads after first round

Troy Merritt shot a 5-under 67 to lead a field of 170 players after the first round of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament.

Woods' agent puts authorities on hold

The mystery over a Tiger Woods' car crash intensified Saturday when his agent called state troopers on their way to Woods' house and asked them to wait another day before speaking to him.

Timberlake's affinity for golf shines through

The phone rings, and the voice on the other end sounds eminently familiar yet not altogether unmistakable. Perhaps that's because despite six Grammy a...

Parnevik to undergo hip surgery in Vail

Jesper Parnevik might have played his last round of the season.

Excitement never lacking at Turnberry

Although the British Open returns to Turnberry for just the fourth time, the three previous occasions have yielded some memorable major moments, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

British Open past champions

British Open past champions