Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter has been placed on the injured list due to back spasms, with Alejandro Osuna called up to replace him, amid concerns that his back issues may have affected his recent performance.
Kawhi Leonard left the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to back spasms, and his status for the upcoming games is uncertain. The Clippers blew a 22-point lead and lost 118-100 to the Wolves after Leonard's departure. Coach Tyronn Lue stated that Leonard has been dealing with the back issue for a couple of days, and it's unclear whether he will travel with the team for their upcoming games. The Clippers are also dealing with James Harden's shoulder injury, while the Timberwolves secured a 114-94 victory without injured All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the second round of the Genesis Invitational due to illness, likely related to ongoing back issues, after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. This marked his first official PGA Tour event since withdrawing from the rain-delayed third round at the Masters in April, and he was 2 over for the tournament at the time of his withdrawal.
Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour after nearly a year, but struggled with inconsistency and back spasms during the opening round of the Genesis Invitational. Despite a late shank and back issues, Woods managed to finish with a 1-over 72, leaving him tied for 57th in the 70-man field. He expressed frustration with his performance and acknowledged the need to address physical and mental rustiness due to his irregular playing schedule.
Tiger Woods cited back spasms as the reason for a disappointing 1-over 72 in the opening round of the Genesis Invitational, his first official PGA Tour event since April. Struggling with back issues, Woods shanked his approach shot on the 18th hole, leaving him tied for 56th. The 15-time major champion, who had fusion surgery in 2021, expressed the need to improve his preparation and rehab protocols due to his limited competitive play in recent years.
Shreyas Iyer suffered back spasms during warm-up before the India-Pakistan Super Four match at the Asia Cup, forcing him to miss the game. KL Rahul, who recently made a comeback from injury, was brought in as a last-minute replacement. It is unclear if Rahul will also take on the role of wicketkeeper. Both Iyer and Rahul are returning from injuries, and Iyer's latest setback raises concerns with the World Cup approaching.
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the final round of the Memorial due to back spasms, preventing him from winning for a second time at Muirfield Village. Morikawa had shot 68 in the third round and was 2 shots out of the lead. He will rest ahead of the U.S. Open, which is June 15-18 at Los Angeles Country Club.
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the 2023 Memorial Tournament ahead of the final round due to back spasms. The 26-year-old was in contention for his first title in nearly two years, but will now return home to Las Vegas to rest and recover. This is not the first time Morikawa's back has been an issue for him. He will hope to be healthy enough to compete at the 2023 U.S. Open in two weeks time.
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the Memorial Tournament due to back spasms. He hopes to recover in time for the U.S. Open in two weeks. Morikawa has a strong history at Muirfield Village, having won the Workday Charity Open held on the course in 2020 and finished tied for second in the Memorial in 2021. He is a two-time major champion, having won the PGA Championship in 2020 and the British Open in 2021.
Collin Morikawa withdrew from the Memorial Tournament due to back spasms before his final round. He had moved within two strokes of the lead after a third-round 68. Morikawa said he had never experienced back issues like this before and that he had to be smart and look after himself. His next start is scheduled to be the U.S. Open.