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Tiger Woods's former instructor Hank Haney claims that Woods seriously considered dropping out of golf and becoming a Navy SEAL. In a book excerpt released Wednesday, Haney contends that Woods made frequent, secret trips—at least a half dozen in 2007 alone—to naval and marine outposts for training with SEALs units. "The purpose was a sort of 'dry run' to determine whether he could physically and mentally handle the demands," Haney wrote. Although Woods decided against the SEALs (he would have needed an age exemption), Haney believed the fascination hampered his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus's majors record. In a statement, Tiger Woods's agent Mark Steinberg said, "[Haney's] armchair psychology about Tiger, on matters he admits they didn't even discuss, is ridiculous. Because of his father, it's no secret that Tiger has always had high respect for the military, so for Haney to twist that admiration into something negative is disrespectful." Haney's book, "The Big Miss," goes on sale March 27.

—John Paul Newport

Let's Make a Deal: Rams Seek Possible Suitors for Griffin

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The St. Louis Rams are reportedly seeking to trade the No. 2 overall pick in April's NFL Draft. The bait: Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III. Whoever wins Griffin's rights hopes their gambit pays off like it did for the New York Giants, who acquired No. 1 overall pick Eli Manning from the Chargers (pictured) in a draft-day deal in 2004.

—Michael Salfino

Algorithms Is Off Derby Trail, But Pletcher Has Backups

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Trainer Todd Pletcher has one fewer 3-year-old colt in the hunt for the Kentucky Derby: The undefeated Algorithms (below) fractured a splint in his right foreleg and will undergo surgery. "He is definitely not going to make the Triple Crown," said Pletcher, whose only Derby win was in 2010 with Super Saver. Numbers could be on Pletcher's side. He nominated 32 horses for this year's Derby, including El Padrino, winner of Saturday's Risen Star Stakes.

—Pia Catton