41.   Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who is presiding over the trial, stood from time to time to stretch his chronically sore back.

42.   Chris Antley had a sore back but nothing serious after falling when De Vito broke down in the seventh.

43.   Closer Hideki Irabu, who told Jerry Narron on Thursday he had a sore back, was examined Friday morning, and Dr. Drew Dossett diagnosed a strain.

44.   Cone dumped a grounder to the right of Ryan Klesko, who was playing first base only because Andres Galarraga came up with a sore back.

45.   Coach Jim Fassel has kept punter Brad Maynard, whose average punt yardage has dropped in recent weeks, from kicking all week to rest a sore lower back.

46.   Cook will pitch in the World Series despite a kidney stone that has contributed to a sore back all week.

47.   Cowboys defensive end Charles Haley, who has been consulting a specialist for his chronically sore back, told coach Barry Switzer that he feels better.

48.   Defensive end Charles Haley reported a sore back after the Miami game but is expected to play against the Eagles.

49.   Despite his sore back and faltering start times, he wants to become the first singles slider to win three consecutive gold medals.

50.   Devon White missed his second game with a sore back. . . .