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    We're all just day-to-day  Sep 1, 2008
    "An injury that'd keep out one guy won't keep out someone else," says Cardinals QB Kurt Warner, who's suffered a slew of thumb injuries during his 11-year career. "Is it fair to weigh the two against each other? No, but that's how it's done. There's always something in the back of everyone's mind: Okay, is he really tough enough?". (ESPN -- Football News)

    Brady-less Pats fall to Eagles  Aug 23, 2008
    McNabb missed two games last season because of ankle and thumb injuries but led the Eagles to wins in their last three games that left them at 8-8 and out of the playoffs. He also missed some offseason practices with a shoulder injury. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    McNabb says he feels healthy, ready for season  Jul 23, 2008
    But he finished strong after ankle and thumb injuries cost him two games late in the season. McNabb's completion percentage (61. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Sullivan waiting for his chance  Mar 29, 2008
    That could repeat at ASU, where the seemingly indestructible Rudy Carpenter has played through hand and thumb injuries to start 31 consecutive games, with a chance for 13 more. When Carpenter is done, Sullivan will be the most experienced of a quarterback field that as of now includes Samson Szakacsy, Chasen Stangel and Jack Elway. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Softball: For No. 1 Latrobe, 'one step beyond' means a PIAA title  Mar 23, 2008
    Emily Fenton, who missed all of last season with wrist and thumb injuries, is back at shortstop. Other top returning players are Molly Kovalcin, the coach's daughter, at second base, Lauren Taylor at catcher, Rachel Eaglehouse at third and Amanda Malnofsky in the outfield. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Minors Report: Devin Mesoraco  Mar 20, 2008
    He also learned the grind of catching every day and played with a pair of thumb injuries that were minor, but nagged him much of the summer. In 40 games, Mesoraco batted. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)

    Angels' Haynes provides in a pinch  Mar 4, 2008
    310 with 33 steals for Double-A Arkansas in 2001, but lost time that year and in 2002 due to knee and thumb injuries. He hit a combined. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)

    Gasnier's form eclipses small matter of loss  Mar 2, 2008
    As is Brett Morris, a casualty of shoulder and thumb injuries. But if you want really bad luck, look no further than his twin brother, Josh - he scored a hat-trick against the Dogs but it wasn't enough to give him a start last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    College football bowl capsules  Dec 22, 2007
    Latest "Linebacker U'' star is senior Dan Connor (led Big Ten with 136 tackles, all-time Lions' leader with 410 career tackles). Aggies are in flux as Dennis Franchione accepted buyout after Texas win leaving defensive coordinator Darnell to coach this one before former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman takes over next year. Astruggled vs. quality competition (2-4 vs. teams with winning records), often falling hopelessly behind (outscored by combined 90-16 in first half of five losses). But... (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    McNabb back at QB for desperate Eagles against Giants  Dec 9, 2007
    After missing two games with ankle and thumb injuries, McNabb returns to the starting lineup when the Eagles (5-7) host the New York Giants (8-4) on Sunday in a matchup of NFC East teams heading in opposite directions. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    McNabb returns just in time for Eagles  Dec 9, 2007
    After missing two games with ankle and thumb injuries, McNabb returns to the starting lineup when the Eagles (5-7) host the New York Giants (8-4) today in a matchup of NFC East teams headed in different directions. It's almost a do-or-die situation for Philly, which is dangerously close to missing the playoffs for the second time in three years after four straight appearances in the conference championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    GameScout: Seahawks at Eagles  Dec 2, 2007
    With Donovan McNabb out with ankle and thumb injuries, Feeley started last week's game against the Patriots. --S Quintin Mikell, who is recovering from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee, didn't practice Thursday and probably will miss his second straight game Sunday. (SeahawksInsider.com)

    Doubtfuls: McNabb  Dec 1, 2007
    Eagles QB still hampered by ankle, thumb injuries. Posted: Friday November 30, 2007 7:01PM; Updated: Friday November 30, 2007 7:01PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    McNabb misses second straight day of practice  Nov 30, 2007
    Still rehabilitating from ankle and thumb injuries that sidelined him for last week's game, quarterback missed a second straight day of practice Thursday, increasing the chances that backup will start Sunday's home game against the. QuarterbackPhiladelphia Eagles. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Patriots stay unbeaten but look vulnerable  Nov 26, 2007
    Without McNabb, at home with ankle and thumb injuries, the Eagles found a spark with the backup A.J. Feeley. Feeley spent long parts of the game shredding the Patriots' defense and looking more like Brady than Brady, even though the Patriots almost eschewed the run in an attempt to thwart the relentless Eagles pressure. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Patriots remain unbeaten with American football triumph over Eagles  Nov 26, 2007
    While the Patriots improved to 11-0, the triumph was far from the blowout that seemed on the cards when Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was ruled out of the game with ankle and thumb injuries. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw for 380 yards but was held to just one touchdown pass - a season low - and was sacked three times. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Far from Super  Nov 25, 2007
    With ankle and thumb injuries, he doesn't appear to be the mobile and strong-armed quarterback he was in 2004, though if a comparison could be made to Brady's present situation, Philadelphia hasn't exactly beefed up his arsenal. Oh, Brian Westbrook remains an integral part of the Eagles' offense, just as he was that night in Jacksonville, and tight end L.J. Smith is still a consistent threat. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    5 Key Matchups This Week  Nov 24, 2007
    With suffering ankle and thumb injuries in last weeks game against the Dolphins, the Eagles will have to be prepared to play without him. Backup A.J. Feely came in last week in McNabb's absence and had a solid performance, throwing for 116 yards with a touchdown and an interception. (EaglesInsider.com)

    Patriots favored by 3 TDs vs. Eagles  Nov 24, 2007
    The line opened at 17 1/2 in many places, but went up when Donovan McNabb couldn't practice because of ankle and thumb injuries. McNabb is listed as doubtful, so A.J. Feeley could start at quarterback for Philadelphia (5-5). (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Bell: Ten questions to ponder as NFL churns toward playoffs  Nov 24, 2007
    Even worse, quarterback 's status is shaky because of ankle and thumb injuries that caused him to miss practices. There are some who question whether will belong in Canton when his Hall of Fame candidacy comes up in a few years. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Williams joins Titans  Nov 23, 2007
    MCNABB MISSES ANOTHER PRACTICE: Donovan McNabb missed practice again Thursday because of ankle and thumb injuries, and it's uncertain whether the five-time Pro Bowl quarterback will play for the Eagles against New England on Sunday. COLTS' HARRISON OUT, GONZALEZ IN: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison missed his fifth straight game with a bruised left knee Thursday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    NFL Notebook: WR Mike Williams signs with Tennessee  Nov 23, 2007
    Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb missed practice again yesterday because of ankle and thumb injuries, and it is uncertain whether the five-time Pro Bowl quarterback will play Sunday for the Eagles against New England. McNabb hurt his thumb early in Philadelphia's 17-7 win against Miami and left the game because of a sprained right ankle in the second quarter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    McNabb misses practice; status iffy against Pats  Nov 22, 2007
    Ankle, thumb injuries keep McNabb out of Eagles' practice. Associated Press. (ESPN -- Football News)

    NFL Notebook: mcnabb may sit out against Patriots  Nov 22, 2007
    Eagles quarterback suffering from ankle, thumb injuries. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)

    McNabb day to day with ankle, thumb injuries  Nov 20, 2007
    Daily American Online Your one stop spot for News, Sports and Entertainment. Daily American Archive Search. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    McNabbs status for Patriots game uncertain  Nov 20, 2007
    Eagles quarterback listed as day-to-day with ankle, thumb injuries. Rusty Kennedy / APEagles quarterback Donovan McNabb injuries his right ankle and his right thumb against the Dolphins on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    McNabb day-to-day with hurt ankle, thumb  Nov 20, 2007
    SI.com - NFL - McNabb day-to-day with ankle, thumb injuries - Monday November 19, 2007 12:45PM. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    Changing the world|  Nov 7, 2007
    Television means people spend less time reading, talking or engaging in hobbies; computers have made us lazy; the internet can be used to spread useful as well as damaging material; mobile phones carry the danger of radiation and thumb injuries (too much texting); and the more sophisticated weapons become, the more damage they can do. So, where to from here. (iAfrica.com)

    Athens Academy seniors playing through broken thumbs  Oct 5, 2007
    Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Latest news, notes around the conference  Oct 4, 2007
    Southeastern Conference. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Anderson and Sidebottom earn England central contracts  Sep 10, 2007
    Both players pulled out of the squad for the Twenty20 world championship with side and thumb injuries respectively. England plays five one-day matches in Sri Lanka, with the first scheduled for Oct. 1 in Dambulla. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Chipper back on DL  Jun 2, 2007
    Cox said from his own experience as a player decades ago, he knew bone bruises and thumb injuries could linger. "When he did that, I knew it was going to last a long time," Cox said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Braves: Gonzalez to DL, Chipper back, Smoltz OK  May 17, 2007
    The Braves did get some good news: Third baseman was back in the starting lineup after missing four games with hand and thumb injuries, and said he'll be able to make his next start against the after hurting his throwing hand Monday. Gonzalez, who is 2-0 with two saves and a 1. (ESPN -- Baseball)

    Pink on the ballfield  May 14, 2007
    Never in a million years would I think he would be out for thumb injuries. Who would ve thunk it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Braves notes: Chipper out with thumb injuries  May 13, 2007
    05/12/2007 7:49 PM ET Notes: Chipper out with thumb injuries Third baseman likely to miss a few games By Mark Bowman / MLB.com. Chipper Jones lies on the ground after being shaken up in the third inning on Friday. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)

    Monaghan makes bolt for Origin  May 12, 2007
    " Both sides had sprung surprises before kick-off, with Manly centre Steve Matai and Parramatta hooker Mark Riddell both making their returns from knee and thumb injuries respectively. Matai's comeback is likely to be short-lived, with a high shot on opposing centre Ben Smith being put on report by referee Paul Simpkins. "It was pretty clear," Hasler said. Smith suffered a broken nose and is likely to require surgery at the end of the season to straighten his snout, although he will likely back... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Taking spills amid the chill of winter sports  Mar 5, 2007
    Suddenly, another common snowboarding issue had presented itself: wrist and thumb injuries. The pain was severe as I looked at the sky and considered asking Calgon to take me away. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Pitt basketball  Jan 26, 2007
    Ramon, who had shoulder and thumb injuries his first two seasons at Pitt, credits his shooting to being completely healthy for the first time in his college career. That and all of those hours of practice with his dad. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Street doctorsTaking primary care to patients outside the GP surgery  Jan 11, 2007
    In Leeds we saw two butchers with very similar thumb injuries. It's almost like you only get half the picture in the surgery. (BBC News -- Health)

    Video Game Injuries a Holiday Hazard  Dec 30, 2006
    THURSDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) -- For those children who got new video games and systems this Christmas, parents need to make sure their youngsters don't suffer hand and thumb injuries caused by overuse of those games, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) says. Constant stress on tendons, nerves and ligaments in children's hands and arms can cause long-term problems such as tendonitis, bursitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, according to Cindy Miles, owner of a pediatrics physical... (MEDLINEplus)

    Redskins LB Washington will miss first start since '04  Dec 23, 2006
    " Right tackle , who missed last week's game with calf and thumb injuries, practiced Friday and is expected to play against the Rams.Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press Adjust Font Size. (ESPN -- Football)

    Delhomme downgraded  Dec 23, 2006
    Right tackle , who missed last week's game with calf and thumb injuries, practiced Friday and is expected to play against the Rams. Titans' Scaife misses practice. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Leinart Looks Good; Edge Likes His New Line  Dec 8, 2006
    Dansby opened eyes a year ago with his four sacks and three interceptions, but was no factor this season initially because of toe, groin and thumb injuries. For the past month, he has been a monster again, now with five sacks and 47 tackles. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    No. 2 Tar Heels hold on to edge Winthrop  Nov 16, 2006
    Michael Jenkins had 15 points and Craig Bradshaw fought through calf and thumb injuries to score 14 for Winthrop (2-1), which committed 18 turnovers. Physically, I think we wore down a little bit, but I was going with the prime-time players, Eagles coach Gregg Marshall said. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Ben Schott: A writer of miscellany conquers an almanac  Nov 16, 2006
    Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times Ben Schott, whose "Almanac" is part of an empire of informational flotsam and jetsam. The New York Times Published: November 15, 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Growth of PDA injuries a concern for companies  Nov 11, 2006
    Thumb injuries related to BlackBerrys, Treos and Sidekicks are occurring in part because employees who rely on the technology also use them extensively beyond normal working hours. Treatment can involve surgery, forgoing use of PDAs and physical therapy, says Stacey Doyon, president-elect of the Chicago-based American Society of Hand Therapists. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Berry questions team's dedication  Nov 3, 2006
    "The rest of this stuff is easy. (Because of my) toe and thumb injuries, all my strength is shot right now.". Chris Cooper, a defensive end sitting to Dansby's right, overheard his teammate's words. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Hard-luck QB out for season  Oct 19, 2006
    2005: Started all 11 games, but missed parts of four games with shoulder and thumb injuries, including the last game against Notre Dame. 2006: Started the first seven games, but sidelined for the rest of the season with a foot injury. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Ravens' plane lands to treat ailing player  Oct 11, 2006
    Suggs, a fourth-round pick of Cleveland in 2003, led the Browns with 744 yards rushing in 2004 before his tenure there was derailed by an array of neck, shoulder, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. From Wire Reports. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)

    Jags inkCarroll; Dolphins drop RB  Oct 11, 2006
    Suggs, a fourth-round pick of Cleveland in 2003, led the Browns with 744 yards rushing in 2004 before his tenure there was derailed by an array of neck, shoulder, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. He failed a physical after being traded to the New York Jets shortly before this season began, but was cleared by Miami's medical staff before joining the Dolphins. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    Injury-plagued running back Suggs lands with Dolphins  Sep 5, 2006
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    Vinatieri can kick in Colts' opener  Sep 5, 2006
    Suggs led the Browns with 744 yards rushing in 2004, but he has missed 23 of 48 career games with neck, shoulder, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. Copyright. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)

    DolphinssignSuggs  Sep 5, 2006
    Suggs led the Browns with 744 yards rushing in 2004, but he has missed 23 of 48 career games with neck, shoulder, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. Last month he was traded by Cleveland to the and then returned to the Browns when he failed a physical. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    Chargers' Foley will miss season  Sep 5, 2006
    Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Memorabilia. Chargers linebacker Steve Foley will miss the season after being shot near his suburban San Diego home by an off-duty police officer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Suggs signs with Dolphins; Vick on practice squad  Sep 4, 2006
    Suggs has missed 23 of a possible 48 games in his first three NFL seasons because of shoulder, neck, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. Suggs, though, has proven effective when healthy. (Sun-Sentinel.com)

    Dayne, Suggs and Rogers are cut  Sep 4, 2006
    Suggs missed 23 of 48 career games with neck, shoulder, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. Rogers' career in Detroit ended with just 36 receptions for 440 yards and four touchdowns along with two broken collarbones and a four-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy. (Buffalo News -- Sports)

    Brownsdeal for anothercenter,waive Suggs  Sep 3, 2006
    Suggs missed 23 of 48 career games with neck, shoulder, toe, ankle and thumb injuries. He was expected to be Cleveland's No. 1 back in '04, but missed the first three games with a neck injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)

    Injuries, bad luck deplete Dogs line  Aug 24, 2006
    By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 08/24/06. Athens Inside the St. Mary's Hospital van Wednesday was a sight all too familiar to Georgia football. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Post a Comment  Aug 21, 2006
    Tereshinski named starter. Cox will play backup; Stafford, Barnes co-No. (Ledger-Enquirer -- Sports)

    Richt curious about QB competition too  Jul 27, 2006
    Barnes was limited due to knee and thumb injuries. Cox was intercepted four times in the spring game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    No reason for Braves to look past this season  Jul 17, 2006
    now, betemit - is he destined to play only when thumb injuries occur. how many sick thumbs have there been so far this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    NFL training camp preview  Jul 16, 2006
    Since then, an array of head, knee and thumb injuries has caused him to miss 37 games. No one is aware of this statistic more than Cardinals coach Dennis Green -- after all, he had to play John Navarre last season -- which is why the Cardinals selected Matt Leinart with the No. 10 pick in the draft. (Sacramento Bee -- Sports)

    Giteau ready to explode  Jul 13, 2006
    " Giteau, who hasn't played a full match for two months due to knee and thumb injuries, tipped out Rogers through his experience and more rounded skills at No.12. Johnson reasoned the $6 million Western Force recruit had the dancing feet which could burn the Springboks' "high risk, high reward" tackling style. "They're coming at you with such speed it's nice to use feet, it's hard to hit dancing targets," he said. "He shows that it's not just a big man's game. "You can beat big men if you've got... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Giteau back to take on Springboks  Jul 12, 2006
    He has only just returned to full fitness after knee and thumb injuries but gets his chance ahead of Rogers, who has to settle for a place on the bench. "I thought Mat Rogers had played extremely well during the first four tests and is very unlucky to miss out, but we want to see what Giteau can bring to the team at inside centre," Connolly said. (SkySports)

    Wallabies Change Four for Tri-Nations Rugby as Springboks Name Newcomers  Jul 12, 2006
    Giteau was preferred to Mat Rogers at inside center after recovering from knee and thumb injuries. South Africa coach Jake White, who said two days ago that his team would target the Wallabies' scrum, named winger Akona Ndugane and No. 8 Pierre Spies for their Test debuts. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)

    Update: Judge delays decision on BlackBerry cutoff  Feb 26, 2006
    Keep up on technology news and trends with our free e-mail newsletters. Select from daily and weekly updates -- including alerts and roundups by topic. (ComputerWorld)

    Judge Declines to Shut Down BlackBerry  Feb 25, 2006
    Some users have complained about thumb injuries from their almost addictive tapping of the tiny keyboards on their so-called "CrackBerries" to send a steady stream of messages during meetings and while traveling. SEARCH. (Fox News -- Headlines)


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