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ATLANTA -- Jason Day is the worlds No. 1-ranked player, a major champion, a winner of eight titles since the beginning of last year. Hes ultra-talented, likeable and honest -- everything we should want in an elite-level golfer.And yet, its that last part -- the honesty -- that seems to have cultivated a growing reputation. Days withdrawal from the Tour Championship on Friday afternoon due to a lingering back injury, two weeks after withdrawing from the BMW Championship for the same reason, wont do much to extinguish this perception.That reputation? Hes soft.It seems like he loves the drama, said one fellow PGA Tour player, speaking on the condition of anonymity. The only reason Im surprised is because he withdrew before he started playing poorly, which makes me think he might be more hurt than usual.If you ask most PGA Tour players a perfunctory, How you doing? youll receive the usual cursory response. Ask Day, who cant help but say exactly how he feels at any given moment, he will respond with a thoughtful answer about the current state of his health instead of deflecting his answer.As such, it seems like theres always something wrong with him, simply because he admits it. Forget the fact that theres absolutely no motive for him to soft-pedal an injury. Not this week, as he was fourth in the FedEx Cup race entering the tournament, very much alive for the $10 million first-place prize. And not this day, as hed followed an opening-round 3-under 67 by playing his first seven holes in even-par, well within striking distance of the tournament leader Dustin Johnson at 7 under.Days management team called it a precautionary measure, not wanting to cause further harm to a strained ligament in his lower right back.Some will insist this was a smart move to avoid risking greater injury by continuing to play through it. Other will maintain that it was too cautious, pointing out the fact that he isnt scheduled to compete again for two months after this weekend.If this was a standalone situation, it wouldnt be questioned. For Day, who so often vocalizes his maladies, its part of that ever-growing reputation.Days wide-ranging list of afflictions only blurs the narrative.At last years U.S. Open, he collapsed during the second round due to a bout with vertigo, a scary moment that wasnt taken lightly. Other times, he has griped about having the sniffles -- just another byproduct of that inherent honesty.If it seems like theres never a time when there isnt some sort of drama surrounding Days health, thats because its true. Lets take the days prior to each of this years four major championships, for example.The Masters: Its the same old bulged disc that Ive always had, but every now and then, it flares up and you just cant do anything about it.The U.S. Open: Im at the back end of a cold. You can probably hear it in my voice, but Im fine. Its not an excuse.The Open Championship: I just popped something [in my rib]. You know, like when you crack your knuckle. But its all good.The PGA Championship: Im OK; Im fine. Im just a little bit under the weather.A cynic might refer to this as the Grand Slam of physical maladies, but theres greater meaning within each of these answers to media questions about his health.In each, Day is -- once again -- honest, without using these injuries and illnesses as a crutch. Hes quick to let the questioner know that he isnt 100 percent, but even quicker to insist that it wont prevent him from playing his best golf that week. To wit: His finishes at those four majors were T-10, T-8, T-22 and second, respectively.It should be noted that Day has always idolized Tiger Woods and now considers him a close friend and mentor. It should also be noted that there are some strong parallels between Days penchant for physical drama and that of Woods, who has withdrawn from nine tournaments in his career and six since the 2010 season.Just as Woods injuries were often viewed by the public through a skeptical prism, so too are Days, even the latest one, despite the fact that there would be no ulterior motive for cutting his season short by two days while still in contention for the title.Even so, those parallels exist. As reporters stood around in the East Lake Golf Club players parking lot Friday afternoon, waiting on the worlds No. 1-ranked player to drive away after a withdrawal, the melancholy scene felt all too familiar. Stitched Astros Jerseys . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. 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Ryan Lochte lost all four of his endorsements on Monday as three companies -- Speedo, Gentle Hair Removal and Airweave -- terminated their deals with the swimmer, while Ralph Lauren said it wouldnt renew its deal that ran through the 2016 Olympics.Speedo, which signed Lochte to a 10-year deal in 2006, said in a statement that it would end its relationship with the decorated swimmer, who has won 12 Olympic medals, including six golds, while wearing its products.While we have enjoyed a winning relationship with Ryan for over a decade and he has been an important member of the Speedo team, we cannot condone behavior that is counter to the values this brand has long stood for, the company said in a statement. We appreciate his many achievements and hope he moves forward and learns from this experience.Speedo said it would donate $50,000 of Lochtes endorsement fee to Save The Children, earmarked for Brazilian children.It is not clear how much time was left on Speedos deal with Lochte.Lochte said in a statement to E! News, I respect Speedos decision and am grateful for the opportunities that our partnership has afforded me over the years. I am proud of the accomplishments that we have achieved together.Later Monday, Ralph Lauren issued a statement saying it would not renew Lochtes contract.?Ralph Lauren continues to proudly sponsor the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team and the values that its athletes embody, the statement read. Ralph Laurens endorsement agreement with Ryan Lochte was specifically in support of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and the company will not be renewing his contract.Then, the parent company of Gentle Hair Removal, Syneron Candela, issued a statement ending its relationship with Lochte.Syneron Candela will be ending its partnership with Ryan Lochte, the sstatement read.dddddddddddd. We hold our employees to high standards, and we expect the same of our business partners. We wish Ryan well on his future endeavors and thank him for the time he spent supporting our brand.Finally, mattress company Airweave parted ways with Lochte on Monday afternoon.Airweave is a proud sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and our dedication to athletic achievement is unwavering, read a statement from Airweave. Our endorsement agreement with Ryan Lochte was in support of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. After careful consideration, we have made the decision to end our partnership with Ryan Lochte. We remain committed to supporting Team USA and the athletes preparing for the Paralympic games.Airweave CEO Motokuni Takaoka had said last week in a statement that Lochte will remain a US ambassador for Airweave as long as our partnership agreement remains effective.Lochte, who admitted he was drunk in the early-morning hours of Aug. 14, destroyed a sign at a gas station. He and the swimmers were then held by security guards with guns at the gas station and released after they paid a fee. Lochte later said in an interview with NBC that ?the swimmers were robbed at gunpoint, an account which he later called an exaggeration.When asked by NBCs Matt Lauer whether his original version of the story could cost him his endorsements, Lochte answered it could.And thats something Im going to have to live with, Lochte said.Lochte also faces potential disciplinary action from the U.S. Olympic Committee, with CEO Scott Blackmun saying Sunday that further action was coming. USA Swimming and the IOC could both sanction Lochte. ' ' '