41.   But three straight days off skates because of persistent swelling in his surgically repaired right knee caused Iafrate to be examined by team doctor Bert Zarins Thursday.

42.   By doing these baseline evaluations before players get concussions, team doctors can better assess whether players are ready to return to the field.

43.   By the time that game ended their coach was so dehydrated team doctors refused to allow him to face the press.

44.   Call Stars team doctor Dan Cooper the prophet of the new millennium.

45.   Cardinals defensive end Simeon Rice felt so much better Saturday, he asked team doctor Wayne Kuhl if he could participate in the scrimmage.

46.   Cardinals team doctors suggested laser surgery to correct his nearsightedness.

47.   Center Adam Oates, who had surgery on his right ring finger a week ago to repair a torn tendon, was examined by team doctor Bert Zarins Thursday.

48.   Clippers team doctor Tony Daly will perform the surgery.

49.   Cohen still insists he was told by the team doctor that Lewis tested positive.

50.   Clippers team doctor Tony Daly said Wright broke a bone on the outside of his foot, but should recover in three to four weeks.