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Tiger Woods reveals wife is pregnant, due in summer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Tiger Woods celebrated his 31st birthdaySaturday by sharing some of his biggest news of the year -- his wife isexpecting their first child this summer.

"Obviously, wecouldn't be happier and our families are thrilled," Woods said on hisWeb site. "I have always wanted to be a dad. I just wish my fathercould be around to share the experience."

Woods and ElinNordegren of Sweden married in October 2004, and Woods has said that hewanted children sooner instead of later. He did not say when in thesummer the baby is due, although it likely would be between the U.S.Open and British Open.

The world's No. 1 player is skipping the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship next week on Maui.

"I'm going to stick close to home for the next few weeks," he said.Woods will start his '07 season in the Buick Invitational at the end ofJanuary, "which will allow Elin and I to spend more time with ourfamilies during this very special time in our lives."

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