11.   The Stars expect to have at least four players undergo surgery in the next two weeks, coach Ken Hitchcock said Monday.

12.   This was the first year players underwent examinations by the program, which had given presentations about the dangers of smokeless tobacco in the last two years.

13.   Trainer Danny Wheat said no player has undergone a biopsy in those four seasons.

14.   While Messier remained absent Saturday, others discussed their working conditions as the players underwent physical examinations in Rye, N.Y.

15.   Players must undergo fitness tests when moving from one club to another.

16.   Position players will undergo physicals Tuesday and will take part in the first full squad workout on Wednesday.

17.   All three players underwent medical tests.

18.   But several key players will undergo treatment and fitness tests before the side is named to face France in the semifinal Saturday in Durban.

19.   Four British players were undergoing medicals Friday in a bid to play in the third and final Test.

20.   He acknowledged that players were undergoing some strain, which could ultimately lead to more injuries.