1.   And Herrin, who did not play Saturday because of a deep thigh bruise, also is listed as probable.

2.   Backup quarterback Kent Graham has a deep thigh bruise that may limit his practice time because of swelling and soreness.

3.   Atlanta Braves shortstop Jeff Blauser missed his second consecutive game because of a deep thigh bruise.

4.   Atlanta Braves shortstop Jeff Blauser, slowed by a deep thigh bruise, was taken off the World Series roster.

5.   California has decided to redshirt wide receiver Michael Ainsworth, who has been slowed by a deep thigh bruise.

6.   However, he was hampered early in the season by a deep thigh bruise.

7.   It missed Pro Bowl fullback Mike Alstott, who did not play because of a deep thigh bruise.

8.   Lakers coach Del Harris also revealed Bryant was hampered the previous four or five games with a deep thigh bruise.

9.   The Buccaneers also played without Pro Bowl fullback Mike Alstott, who was sidelined with a deep thigh bruise.

10.   The U.S. is expected to be at full strength after missing St. Louis forward Keith Tkachuk for two games with a deep thigh bruise.