41.   He had hernia surgery a year ago.

42.   Marian Gaborik of the Minnesota Wild will miss at least the first three exhibition games while he recovers from hernia surgery.

43.   Meanwhile, the Coyotes said defenseman Deron Quint likely will miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing hernia surgery.

44.   Mitchell himself was a replacement, signed after original challenger Giuseppe Sauli withdrew because of hernia surgery.

45.   Minnesota Wild left wing Marian Gaborik had successful hernia surgery Friday.

46.   Nets guard Lucious Harris made his first appearance of the season after missing the first four games following hernia surgery.

47.   Nolan also is recovering from offseason hernia surgery.

48.   Olajuwon also underwent hernia surgery last season.

49.   The king is recovering from minor hernia surgery last week.

50.   The New York Yankees designated hitter took live batting practice Thursday for the first time since double hernia surgery last month.