1.   Already sidelined with torn cartilage in his right knee was Troy Sienkiewicz, who was about to replace Vaughn Parker as the starting right tackle.

2.   Although Tarpley could return to practice tomorrow if he has bursitis or tendinitis, he would likely need arthroscopic surgery if he has torn cartilage.

3.   An MRI Wednesday revealed torn cartilage in his left wrist.

4.   An MRI revealed Butler has torn cartilage in his left shoulder that will likely require arthroscopic surgery and sideline him at least two months.

5.   An MRI taken yesterday revealed the torn cartilage.

6.   And never mind the torn cartilage in his right shoulder.

7.   Ballard was hoping it would detect torn cartilage or something else that could be removed to relieve the pain.

8.   Besides partially torn cartilage, what gives?

9.   Boston Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn was activated off the disabled list after missing almost a month with torn cartilage in his left knee.

10.   A magnetic resonance imaging exam performed Friday revealed torn cartilage.