51.   Sergei Fedorov is playing despite a recent shoulder separation and Steve Yzerman is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery.

52.   Showalter also settled on his roster, keeping catcher Damian Miller after being convinced in the workout that he could play despite a hairline fracture of his right wrist.

53.   Shortstop Jeff Blauser also played despite an injured right ankle.

54.   Several Bruins played despite lingering illness and injury.

55.   Sunday, Baggio played despite a tender hamstring and lasted nearly three hours in the heat, fighting off cramps in his legs.

56.   That fumble came in the third quarter, with Hampton playing despite his injury.

57.   The biggest concern was running back Garrison Hearst, who played despite a slightly pulled hamstring.

58.   The Cardinals expect Hill to be psyched and play well despite having a broken hand.

59.   The captain played despite a bruised right ankle that kept his participation in doubt until game time.

60.   The decision to allow Garciaparra to play despite missing time at his real job has been questioned.