31.   The team returned him to the injured list when the pain persisted.

32.   To his dismay, pain persisted even after he had recovered from the back operations.

33.   When pain persisted and Zubov insisted, they graciously permitted the operation.

34.   Whether the pain persists or not, he insisted he will play without limitations.

35.   A scheduled Thursday start for the minor league affiliate was scratched when the pain persisted.

36.   Bubka said examinations in Switzerland last month showed the tendon had not been severed, but the pain persisted, especially when he tried to vault.

37.   But the pain persisted.

38.   Earlier tests revealed no damage to the knee, although the pain persisted.

39.   For now, Lemieux and his doctors will try find out why the pain has persisted and address it before he returns to practice.

40.   He had been trying to pitch in the minor leagues on a rehab assignment but had to stop when pain in his elbow persisted.