31.   McCullough, who has a pulled abdominal muscle, watched a light practice from the sideline and will be examined today by team doctors.

32.   More recently, Baerga has been bothered by a pulled abdominal muscle that caused him to miss seven starts with the Mets.

33.   Not only can stretching minimize the risk of shinsplints and pulled muscles, but improved flexibility can boost speed, coordination and strength.

34.   Others strap on back support belts to guard against strains and pulled muscles.

35.   Plenty of pulled muscles, torn tendons and the odd scrape or cut.

36.   Remlinger is expected to heal relatively quickly from a pulled back muscle.

37.   She won twice in California before coming out of a fifth to Auriette in the Honeymoon Handicap with a pulled muscle in her back.

38.   So Jones bunted on a hit-and-run that scored an injury-slowed Baerga, his pulled abdominal muscle making him grimace.

39.   Some organizers are concerned that the weather might increase the threat of pulled muscles in track and field, especially for sprinters.

40.   Stephane Richer missed his first game of the season with a pulled muscle in his stomach.