1.   Shearer, a tough nut not inclined to whinge, said his ankle was like a pudding.

2.   Is it still hurting?

3.   The blindfolds were removed and their ankles were untied but it was minutes before they could stand, much less walk.

4.   Her ankle was still a shade painful, but it was bearing her weight.

5.   I do not think the ankle is broken, but very badly sprained.

6.   Boomer should practice on Wednesday, although his sprained left ankle was more tender on Monday than it was on Sunday.

7.   Brewer said after the fight he had sprained his ankle in the second round and a ringside physician said he believed the ankle was broken.

8.   But by tipoff, they also found themselves without Travis Knight, their top backup at the position, whose sprained left ankle was too much to bear.

9.   But he said his ankle was better and he plans to skate this morning and play Monday night in Buffalo.

10.   Cornell said his ankle is not much better than it was last week, but if he can play some, the Boilermakers may press the Cardinal sometimes.