41.   He is nursing sore ribs after a recent race spill and has not been on a bike since returning to Australia last week.

42.   His sore ribs, caused by his fall at Skate America, affected his jumping.

43.   J.R. Redmond missed the game with sore ribs and Kevin Faulk was used sparingly.

44.   Jeff Zaun also is hobbled by a sore rib.

45.   Later Friday the men begin with the short program with American Todd Eldredge trying to recover from sore ribs.

46.   McCarron was treated for sore ribs, although X-rays were negative.

47.   Olympic gold medalist skier Tommy Moe had sore ribs and a bruise on his right cheek Monday, but was planning to resume competition next month.

48.   Reggie Sanders went on the disabled list earlier in the day with a sprained ankle, while Brian Jordan was scratched because of a sore rib muscle.

49.   Quarterback Jake Plummer sat out against Jacksonville with sore ribs and is uncertain for next weekend.

50.   Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jon Kitna practiced Friday, one day after having sore ribs, and was expected to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.