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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. babyliss pro perfect . -- Those "minor" injuries to his left leg now have kept Tiger Woods from playing in two majors. In an announcement on his website Tuesday that came as no surprise, Woods said he would skip the British Open next week because his injuries have not fully healed. "Unfortunately, Ive been advised that I should not play in the British Open," Woods said. "As I stated at the AT&T National, I am only going to come back when Im 100 per cent ready. I do not want to risk further injury. Thats different for me, but Im being smarter this time. "Im very disappointed and want to express my regrets to the British Open fans." It will be the second time in the last four years that Woods has missed two majors in one season. He did not play the British Open and PGA Championship in 2008 while recovering from reconstructive surgery on his left knee. These injuries are not as easy to describe. Woods said in May that he suffered "minor injuries" to knee ligaments and his Achilles while hitting from an awkward stance in the pine straw on the 17th hole in the third round at the Masters. Afterward, he skipped the Wells Fargo Championship and withdrew after nine holes from The Players Championship a week later. Woods said last week it was a mistake to go to The Players, and that had he waited, he would be playing golf right now. "In hindsight, I probably shouldnt have competed at The Players, but its a big event, and I wanted to be there to support the tour," he said. "Ive got to learn from what I did there and do it right this time and not come back until Im ready." Woods didnt say whether he expected to play in the final major, the PGA Championship, which starts Aug. 11 at the Atlanta Athletic Club. As he mentioned last week at Aronimink, he doesnt have any idea when he will compete next. He said he has not hit golf balls since May 12 at the TPC Sawgrass. Woods also indicated at Aronimink that his chances of playing the British Open were remote -- taking some of the surprise out of Tuesdays announcement. "I wouldnt go over there just to show up," he said. "Id go over there to win the golf tournament, so I need to obviously get my body ready so I can practice and eventually play." Woods was replaced at Royal St. Georges by Jason Dufner, who said on Twitter, "Looks like I am getting in the open championship, I am excited!" Brendan Jones was the next alternate, but the Australian told the Royal & Ancient he would not be able to play because his wife is expecting their first child. "Its unfortunate for the game of golf and its more unfortunate for him," three-time major champion Padraig Harrington said. "He still is the name we would look out for the most. Its not that we want him to turn up and win, but it would be nice to have him there and bring the buzz he does. Lets just hope its not that bad -- its a long time for that injury -- and that he fully recovers." Woods called R&A chief executive Peter Dawson to personally tell him he would not be playing. "I know how disappointed Tiger is not to be able to play in the Open this year," Dawson said. "Naturally, we are sorry that a player of his calibre isnt able to join us at Royal St. Georges, but we wish him well in his recovery and hope to see him back soon, competing in front of the fans that love to see him play the game." Woods tied for fourth in the 2003 British Open at Royal St. Georges, where he started with a two-shot penalty when he couldnt find his opening tee shot in the rough. He wound up two shots behind Ben Curtis. Woods has slipped to No. 17 in the world, and is likely to be out of the top 20 after the British Open. He also is No. 116 in the FedEx Cup standings on the PGA Tour, and only the top 125 qualify for the playoffs. If he doesnt return for the PGA Championship, he wouldnt be eligible for any PGA Tour events until October. Asked last week if he would be surprised he didnt play another tournament the rest of the year, Woods said, "Id be very surprised, because Im progressing." But hes not making enough progress to play in the tournaments that mean the most to him. Woods remains on 14 career majors, four short of matching the record set by Jack Nicklaus. ------ AP Sports Writer Steve Douglas in Inverness, Scotland, contributed to this report. babyliss uk . The injury rules Tasci out of games against Bayern Munich on April 28 and Wolfsburg on May 5. Stuttgart is fifth in the Bundesliga and has already secured a slot in next seasons Europa League. babyliss pro uk . -- Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews was fined $15,000 for a hit on San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the teams season opener.CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton sweated through a workout with his new Carolina teammates Wednesday morning, hopped a flight to Washington to meet the president in the afternoon, then quickly returned to make sure he attended the final player-organized workout Thursday. As the Heisman Trophy winner prepares for the scrutiny of being the NFLs No. 1 overall pick, his work ethic, fitness and willingness to fit in are impressing his veteran teammates. "He showed up every day early. Hes working hard," Panthers linebacker Jon Beason said Thursday. "Hes interacted well and hes shown some great leadership." Newton is making the best of an off-season like no other because of the lockout. He cant talk to Carolinas new coaching staff. Hes forced to learn the playbook on his own. He doesnt have a contract. Its uncertain if top receiver Steve Smith will be his teammate. There is no indication how long of a preseason there will be. And yet Newton is considered the key to whether the NFL-worst Panthers can contend. Newton, who led Auburn to the 2010 national title with a dazzling 50-touchdown season, is upbeat and confident even as he acknowledges the NFL is not college football. "Preparing as a quarterback in the NFL is completely different," he said. "The terminology, the blitz schemes, and at the end of the day, youre not playing freshmen anymore. Youre playing grown men. This where speed comes into play at all times." Newton was able to get a playbook and meet with Carolinas coaches the day after the first round of the draft, when the lockout was temporarily lifted. He said offensive co-ordinator Rob Chudzinski gave him some "focus points." Hes also met with last years starter, Jimmy Clausen, to compare notes. Clausen and free-agent QB Matt Moore also attended the workouts the past two weeks at a Charlotte high school. "I think Ive got a grip on who we are as an offence, what Coach Chudzinski is trying to do," Newton said. Newton believes the Panthers, who managed 16 offensive touchdowns in going 2-14 last season, can turn things around, even if hes not about to make any bold declarations about beating out Clausen for the starting job. Newton called the talent the offence has displayed at the eight days of workouts "something to be scared of." "We can maximize everybodys potential in this offence," he ssaid. babyliss curl secret. . Carolinas chances to get out of the NFL basement would seemingly be better if Smith stayed. The four-time Pro Bowl receiver, who has two years left on his contract, has hedged on whether he wants to return. Smith said Monday hes been skipping the workouts that have drawn about 50 players a day because of his wifes ill health. But while Smith wasnt present Thursday, Newton said he did show up earlier in the week. "To some degree, hes on a different level. I told him this," Newton said. "When I throw a three-step drop or an out-route, Ive got to get back real fast to get it to him extremely quick because hes that explosive as a player." Its the same attribute the Panthers expect from their new QB. They are gambling that Newton, who played only one season of major college football in a spread offence, will become the franchise quarterback theyve never had. Newtons chiseled six-foot-five frame stood out as he wore shorts and a T-shirt without sleeves on Thursday morning, the only day reporters were allowed to attend the workouts. Newton was one of the first players on the field before 8 a.m. He caught some punts before lobbing some passes. Left tackle Jordan Gross said Newton has won several conditioning contests. "Cam has really just come in and kind of kept quiet," Gross said. "He had fun with the guys and tried to fit in and earn respect and doing things right. Hes thrown some great passes, gotten under centre, been vocal with his cadence when weve done our team offence stuff. "Overall, hes just shown hes in shape and willing to work hard." Newton showed no fatigue from his day of travelling. He attended a celebration Wednesday at the White House with his old Auburn teammates for winning the national title in January, talking briefly with President Barack Obama. "The secret service wouldnt let us get too close to him," Newton said. "It was, Hey, how are you?" and you were out. But it was awesome being in his presence." Then Newton quickly headed back to Charlotte. There was more work to do, more bonding with teammates, more studying. "Everything has been great," Newton said. "Weve been getting excellent participation from the team. Were just out here every single day trying to do the best that we can with the material that we do have to try to learn and comprehend." ' ' '