ESPN says Masters coverage won't be all Tiger

BRISTOL, Connecticut — ESPN host Mike Tirico says "no one's bigger than the Masters" as the U.S. television network prepares to cover Tiger Woods' comeback. ESPN airs the first two days of the tournament, though its coverage time will include only part of Woods' round Thursday and none Friday. The network will show highlights and live cut-ins earlier in the day. ESPN executive vice president John Wildhack said on a conference call Tuesday that the Masters is "THE story line, and we're here to cover the Masters tournament." He says Woods is the biggest story line among players, but not the only one. ESPN analyst Curtis Strange says he expects to discuss the Woods saga in the context of how it affects the player's golf game, but he doesn't think the mentions will be extensive. — AP