Woods sidelined by wonky back

Tiger Woods is pulling out of his next two tournaments because of ongoing back problems. Doctors have advised him not to play so he can continue treatment on his back, Woods said on his website Friday. He withdrew after a 77 in the first round in Dubai, U.A.E., last week with what he described as back spasms. Woods was scheduled to play at Riviera next week in Los Angeles for the first time since 2006. He also was to play the Honda Classic the following week in Florida.