71.   Van Exel scored all eight of his points in the quarter and played despite being bothered by back spasms before the game.

72.   While future Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway is expected to play despite an arm injury, he is not expected to be the focus for the Patriots.

73.   WR Brian Blades played despite having two cracked ribs and a separated left shoulder.

74.   Wright played well despite not getting any reps in practice last week.

75.   Pakistan was lifted against Germany by captain Shahbaz Ahmed, who played despite being troubled by a hamstring injury.

76.   Already, star striker Christian Vieri is suffering from a sore ankle and goalkeeper Francesco Toldo has been playing despite thigh trouble.

77.   Australian Open chief executive Paul McNamee said Ferrero had been hopeful of playing despite being hampered by a knee injury for a number of weeks.

78.   Bayern keeper Oliver Kahn played despite the discomfort of a broken toe but made important saves from Sergii Rebrov, Valiantsin Bialkevich and Alexandre Khatskevich.

79.   Bayern keeper Oliver Kahn played despite the discomfort of a broken toe but made important saves from Valiantsin Bialkevich and Alexandre Khatskevich.

80.   Both receivers were briefly knocked out of the game by the hits, and Schulters continued to play despite several bruises and pinched nerves.