1.   -- Offensive tackle JEFF CRISWELL twisted his back and fullback FRED LESTER sprained an ankle.

2.   Defensive tackle Ryan Nielsen twisted his back in practice Tuesday and was carted off the field.

3.   He had been working there only two weeks, according to his case file, when he fell in a hole and twisted his back.

4.   He twisted his back and spent the next five days on a plywood board in his living room.

5.   His replacement, Ron Harris, strained a groin muscle Saturday morning, and starting flanker Terance Mathis left the field after twisting his back.

6.   Just as she recovered from that setback, Koznick badly twisted her back, a problem that has impeded her racing all season.

7.   The rugged defenseman had done a fine job on Lindros and LeClair before twisting his back trying to hit LeClair and leaving the game.

8.   Two weeks later, she fell practicing her easiest jump and twisted her back and feared she might have to ask for a medical waiver just to compete.

9.   Pioline appeared to have twisted his back returning serve, but struggled on into the fourth set.

10.   Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek practiced with the team Wednesday, a day after twisting his back in a collision during a game against New Jersey.