1.   Synthetic turf was installed in the playing field instead of grass.

2.   It is billed as a sand-filled synthetic turf base combined with natural grass.

3.   The MetroStars adjusted to the synthetic turf and controlled the contest in the first half.

4.   The National Football League Players Association strongly favors grass over synthetic turf, but the NFL does not consider the injury rate significantly higher than on grass.

5.   The NFL canceled the game between the Oilers and the San Diego Chargers after league officials ruled that soft spots under the synthetic turf posed a danger to players.

6.   The turf at Tropicana Field, known as FieldTurf, is the latest in synthetic turf technology.

7.   Under the agreement, the Cowboys will be responsible for installation of a new synthetic turf inside the dome as well as a grass field on the parking lot.

8.   Tracy wanted to rest Izturis before they open a three-game series today on the synthetic turf in Tampa Bay.

9.   Since then, the tournament has been played on synthetic turf.