81.   The Czech Republic, which plays Germany in their round-robin finale on Tuesday, has been plagued by injuries during pre-championship preparations.

82.   The Czechs have been plagued by injuries during pre-champioship preparations.

83.   The Czechs have been plagued by injuries during pre-championship preparations.

84.   The disgraced Florentine team has been plagued by injuries of key players and by severe financial problems this season.

85.   The first baseman has been plagued by injuries throughout his career.

86.   The Panthers have been plagued by injuries in the linebacker position this season.

87.   The Orioles hope he will bolster their starting rotation, which has been plagued by injuries all season.

88.   The Red Sox were plagued by injuries, including to stars Pedro Martinez and Nomar Garciaparra, and currently has eight players on the disabled list.

89.   The Russian team has been plagued by injuries.

90.   The Red Sox have been plagued by injuries that sidelined ace pitcher Pedro Martinez and shortstop Nomar Garciaparra for lengthy stretches.