31.   Hand injuries force two cancellations, leaving only five pianists for the suddenly enlarged audience.

32.   Graves is here with his two Ranger teammates preparing for the World Cup of Hockey after injuries forced Mario Lemieux and Paul Kariya to withdraw.

33.   He has been hampered by two herniated disks in his back, but he said a groin injury forced him to call the injury timeouts against Tabara.

34.   He was impressive when healthy, but injuries forced him out of action for long periods each summer.

35.   Hines was supposed to serve the suspension last season, but a subsequent knee injury forced him to redshirt.

36.   If injuries to starters force the backup quarterbacks into playing opportunities, it might be wise not to expect smooth transitions, especially where backups have switched teams.

37.   In a week, injuries forced Texas to bring him back.

38.   Injuries forced Manuel to take desperate measures with his staff.

39.   Injuries forced the Dodgers to deplete their bullpen, and for much of the season it was the bane of the ballclub.

40.   Injuries forced her to stop swimming after her freshman year.