Tiger Woods Withdraws From Two PGA Tour Events Due To Ongoing Back Issues

Tiger Woods Withdraws From Two PGA Tour Events Due To Ongoing Back Issues

Tiger Woods’ latest comeback attempt isn’t going very well. The golf superstar announced Friday that he won’t compete in the Genesis Open or The Honda Classic due to his ongoing back issues. “My doctors have advised me not to play the next two weeks, to continue my treatment and to let my back calm down,” Woods said, via TigerWoods.com. “This is not what I was hoping for or expecting. I am extremely disappointed to miss the Genesis Open, a tournament that benefits my foundation, and The Honda Classic, my hometown event. I would like to thank Genesis for their support, and I know we will have an outstanding week.” Woods has been... NESN.com

Lyon steeled for Sevilla showdown

Lyon steeled for Sevilla showdown

A 3-1 defeat at home against Juventus in their last fixture put Group H's first place out of reach for Sevilla FC and they will miss out on second position if Olympique Lyonnais beat them by two goals or more.• Lyon gave themselves that opportunity with a 1-0 win at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, secured by Alexandre Lacazette's 72nd-minute goal.  • The fixture on 27 September – the first competitive encounter between the teams – went Sevilla's way thanks to Wissam Ben Yedder's second-half goal. It was only their second victory in six encounters with Ligue 1 opponents.Previous meetingsUEFA.com - News

How will Barcelona cope without Iniesta?

How will Barcelona cope without Iniesta?

There were jubilant scenes for Barcelona at the Mestalla on Saturday as Lionel Messi's added-time penalty sealed a thrilling 3-2 win against Valencia, but the celebrations were quickly tempered by concerns over captain Andrés Iniesta.Taken off with a knee injury in the first half, the 32-year-old was later ruled out for six to eight weeks with collateral ligament damage, and he is set to miss some major games for his club. With Barcelona already deprived of injured defenders Jordi Alba and Gerard Piqué, they must now make do without their midfield magician for Liga games that include a testing trip to Sevilla and the Clásico

Trevor Bauer Injures Finger Playing With Drone; Indians Must Reshuffle Rotation

Share this: Trevor Bauer just couldn’t put down his drone, and it might cost his team dearly. The Cleveland Indians announced Friday that Bauer — the Game 2 starter for the American League Championship Series — would miss his his start due to a laceration to his pinkie finger on his throwing hand. Trevor Bauer lacerated his pinky on the outside of his right hand repairing a drone according to Antonetti. — Nick Camino (@NickCaminoWTAM) October 14, 2016 The plan, for now, is to have Bauer pitch Game 3 in Toronto against the Blue Jays, while Cleveland will move up Josh Tomlin to pitch Game 2 on Saturday night in Cleveland. Thumbnail photo via Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Reigning WEC Driver’s Champion Mark Webber To Retire After 2016 Season

Share this: It looks like Tony Stewart and Felipe Massa aren’t the only big-name drivers hanging up their helmets after this season. After 18 years, former Formula One driver and reigning WEC driver’s champion Mark Webber has announced he will retire from professional racing, according to Porsche. Once the 2016 WEC season concludes, the Aussie will step into a new role with Porsche as a brand ambassador and motorsport consultant. “I have arrived where I belong,” Webber said in a statement. “Porsche is the brand I always loved most and the one that suits me the best. The 911 is iconic — it has got elegance, performance and understatement, and is never intrusive. It is just the right car for every scenario.” Over the course of his

Tom Brady Celebrates Patriots’ Win With Funny New Edition Of ‘TB Times’

Share this: You’re not supposed to mess with Texas, but that’s exactly what the New England Patriots did Thursday night. The Pats (3-0) cruised to a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium with rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center, which certainly was cause for celebration for everyone in New England, including Tom Brady. Brady, who still has to miss one more game due to his Deflategate suspension, congratulated his teammates after the win with another edition of “TB Times,” which had a very appropriate headline. Oh, and don’t forget cover models Danny Amendola and Malcolm Butler. Thumbnail photo via Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Sammy Watkins Injury: Bills Receiver’s Foot Could Sideline Him For Weeks, Per Re…

Share this: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins’ career has been derailed by injuries, which is too bad because when fully healthy he’s been productive and exciting to watch. Watkins played Sunday in Buffalo’s 13-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but he failed to make much of an impact with just four receptions for 43 yards. His ability to not only be effective, but actually play in the Bills’ upcoming games is uncertain right now. “The feeling now is whether Watkins can manage the pain in his foot,” Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News wrote Monday. “There was a fear on Sunday night that the wideout could miss the rest of the season. Medical personnel, including renowned foot specialist Robert Anderson, have advised Watkins