1.   Defenseman Dmitri Mironov is likely out for the season following back surgery....

2.   Because Moises Alou is likely out for the season, Hidalgo will get his first opportunity to be an everyday player.

3.   Celtics coach Rick Pitino said Thursday night that Greg Minor is most likely out for the season.

4.   Carver has started the past four games in place of Haley, who underwent back surgery and is likely out for the season.

5.   Cleveland, opting to rebuild with Brad Daugherty likely out for the year, planned to trade Williams and Mark Price for draft choices.

6.   Coach Marty Schottenheimer is most likely out.

7.   Fisher is likely out until late November.

8.   Instead of reeling over the loss of Dilfer, who is likely out for the season, the Bucs were basking in victory.

9.   Kendall, who has been without a steady ride this season, is likely out as the road racing representative.