21.   Nash got the news after he visited a back specialist yesterday.

22.   Sheffield was examined by back specialist Dr. Jae Chon, but X-rays were negative.

23.   She said she had to make three separate trips over the course of several weeks for tests and ultimately a visit to a back specialist.

24.   Spurs general manager Gregg Popovich gave that estimate after Robinson was examined before the game by back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins.

25.   Southern California back specialist Robert Watkins performed the surgery.

26.   Team back specialist Dr. Drew Dossett might order further examinations if the condition does not improve in the next few days.

27.   Team physician Dr. Frank Jobe and back specialist Dr. William Dillin are conducting the examination.

28.   Switzer said back specialist Robert Watkins, who met Monday with Haley in California, recommended that Haley rest his ailing back.

29.   The surgery will be performed by Dr. Henry Bohlman, a back specialist, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

30.   Tight end Jay Novacek is scheduled to meet with back specialist Robert Watkins today in California.