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One tournament into his return was all Tiger Woods needed to strike a deal with Bridgestone to play its golf ball.Bridgestone Golf said Thursday it has signed Woods to a multi-year agreement in which he will play and promote the golf ball. Woods effectively became a free agent for equipment deals when Nike decided to stop making clubs and golf balls and instead focus on apparel.Bridgestone becomes the first new equipment company that Woods has endorsed since he turned pro 20 years ago. He signed with Titleist (equipment) and Nike (footwear and clothing) in 1996, and his switch to all Nike equipment began with its golf ball in May 2000.Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Woods had not played in 15 months while recovering from back surgeries, though he still draws more attention and spikes media ratings more than any other player.Woods had been testing equipment the last few months after Nike said it was getting out of the hard goods golf business. He used the Bridgestone ball at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, and said the golf ball was the critical component of any equipment change.Woods tied for 15th against an 18-man field in the Bahamas, though he was hitting a greater variety of shots than when he had last played on the PGA Tour.The 14-time major champion tends to play a golf ball that spins more than most, and Woods said the Bridgestone B333-S was hands-down the best for my game.The ball is reacting identical with how I want to play, he said in a release announcing the deal. For me, thats fun.As part of the deal, Woods will be considered a Bridgestone ambassador and be featured in all advertising.Woods also was using a TaylorMade driver and fairway metal in the Bahamas, and he said he put his old Scotty Cameron putter back in the bag right after Nike announced it was out of the club business. He was still using the Nike irons and said in the Bahamas he planned more testing after the tournament.He has not announced his schedule for next year except for the Feb. 16-19 Genesis Open at Riviera, where he hasnt been since 2006. His foundation now runs the tournament.By choosing a new golf ball, Woods went a different direction from two of Nikes highest-ranked players. Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka said they have asked Nike to set aside as many golf balls as possible.I have about two to three years worth, Koepka said in the Bahamas.McIlroy, who plans extensive equipment testing in Dubai at the end of the month, said changing golf balls would be the most difficult adjustment.I need something that works, and right now the Nike golf ball works ... with everything in my bag, which is perfect, McIlroy said in late October.Woods took the first step with the Bridgestone golf ball. He joins a group of players that include Matt Kuchar, Brandt Snedeker and Fred Couples Rick Porcello Red Sox Jersey .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J. Bobby Doerr Jersey . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont. https://www.cheapredsox.com/2911z-carl-yastrzemski-jersey-red-sox.html . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. Brandon Workman Red Sox Jersey . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year. Trevor Kelley Red Sox Jersey . Catch all the action on TSN2 at 11pm et/8pm pt. The nine-time Big 12 champion Jayhawks are positioning themselves for another title, as they have run out to a flawless 6-0 mark in conference play thus far. RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson expects to play Sunday against New Orleans despite a pectoral injury suffered Monday night in a tie with Arizona.Wilson said Thursday that hes being cautious with the injury and is thankful he has a few more days of treatment and recovery before playing against the Saints.The great thing is my ankle is no longer listed, Wilson quipped.Wilson has played through one injury after another so far this season. A high ankle sprain in Seattles regular-season opener against Miami, a sprained MCL in Week 3 against San Francisco and now the pectoral injury have slowed Wilson all season.Its a little sorre but I think well be fine and get over it and just continue to rehab at the highest level as much as I can, Wilson said.ddddddddddddWilson also revealed that he was originally told the sprained MCL should have kept him out for four weeks. Wilson has not missed a snap in any of the three games since injuring the knee. The pectoral injury forced Wilson to be limited in practice on Wednedsday and Thursday. Its the first time in his five seasons in Seattle that hes been unable to fully participate in a regular season practice. ' ' '