AT&T Dumps Tiger Woods

Sponsor latest to back away from scandal-plagued golfer
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Dec 31, 2009 9:46 AM CST
AT&T Dumps Tiger Woods
In this photo taken Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, the AT&T logo is seen in a RadioShack store in Gloucester, Mass.   (AP Photo/Lisa Poole)

AT&T is the latest sponsor to ditch former one-man cash register Tiger Woods, joining Gillette and Accenture in backing away from the golfer amid swirling allegations of infidelity. The telecom had previously graced Woods' golf bag, and co-sponsored a tournament in July with Woods as host. AT&T had no comment on how much the endorsement deal was worth, or, er, official word on why it was dropping Woods.
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