11.   But for much of his career, he was often sidelined by injuries.

12.   But the Nets know that the injury could sideline him until the postseason.

13.   Domonique Williams, slated to start at tailback for North Carolina before a preseason injury sidelined him, was declared academically ineligible by the Tar Heels Wednesday.

14.   Evans was playing only because Jeff Hostetler has been sidelined by injury.

15.   Every year, a half million Americans are sidelined by injuries to the cartilage in their knees.

16.   Groin injuries sidelined him for good portions of this season, and Marshall had fallen into disfavor during the playoffs.

17.   He said later that he thought his shin guard might have helped lessen the impact, but he was concerned that the injury might sideline him yet again.

18.   He will not have to face All-Pro linebacker Greg Lloyd, who is sidelined by injury.

19.   His surgically repaired left knee is well enough for him to play for Canada in the World Cup, at least until a groin injury sidelined him.

20.   Injuries have also sidelined several prospects.