1.   And with cornerback Kevin Mathis doubtful with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, Smith could be starting at left cornerback opposite Deion Sanders.

2.   At Washington, Davis played about one and a half quarters before leaving with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

3.   -- Running back Emmitt Smith worked with trainers only and skipped practice for the second consecutive day because of a sprained ligament in his right knee.

4.   After missing three months earlier this year with a sprained ligament in her left wrist, Sanchez-Vicario looked fresh.

5.   But Pulsipher insists this latest injury is a result of not throwing much during an off season in which he was told to rest sprained ligaments in his elbow.

6.   Chicago captain Chris Chelios suffers sprained ligaments in his left knee and after doctors fear he will be out at least three weeks, he only misses three games.

7.   Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh is expected to miss the next two weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee.

8.   Cowboys left guard Larry Allen will miss his third consecutive game with a sprained medical collateral ligament in his right knee.

9.   Defensive end Pete Holland probably will play despite sprained ligaments in his elbow that may require postseason surgery.

10.   Defenseman Joby Messier will be out three to five weeks because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee, the Rangers announced Sunday.