1.   Also, while Crenshaw missed spring practice, Arnold and Clarke were present and Harvey already knows the system.

2.   Also missing spring practice are tailback Petros Papadakis, who is recovering from a broken foot, and defensive back Antuan Simmons, who had back surgery in November.

3.   Anaheim Mighty Ducks star right wing Teemu Selanne missed practice on Monday and Tuesday.

4.   And Iverson is getting some heat for missing a practice without being excused, the latest in a series of transgressions that has marred his young career.

5.   Another important Ranger, Brian Leetch, missed practice Monday.

6.   As a result, Johnson missed practice Friday with a sprained right thumb, which had swelled to a size Coach Jeff Van Gundy called unbelievable.

7.   As the hockey season continued, some players started missing practice.

8.   Backup center Matt McShane had the flu and missed practice.

9.   Back in his rhythm after missing spring practice, Brown now runs and throws with a confidence that borders on abandon.

10.   Backup punter Shae Orrell missed spring practice due to thyroid cancer, which was surgically removed.