11.   Other companies also are hoping for new drugs to prevent and fight the flu.

12.   Seminoles quarterback Chris Weinke, only a day removed from a trip to the hospital to get liquids intravenously to fight the flu, cut a compelling postgame figure.

13.   The first baseman and dean of the Yankees has been fighting the flu -- and having it fight back.

14.   Afterward, Kournikova and Mariaan De Swardt defaulted their doubles match against Coetzer and Jessica Steck because Kournikova was fighting the flu.

15.   Reached later by the WTA Tour, Williams said both girls had been fighting the flu and Serena had lost the battle.

16.   Two rounds fighting the flu saw him cancel several engagements at the Vatican.