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    Virtual nursing helps retain experienced nurses  Jan 7, 2009
    In fact, Boliaris recently fractured her kneecap and was back at work the next day; a big difference from when she broke her wrist while working as a bedside nurse several years ago and was forced to take four months off of work. I wouldn t have been able to pay my bills if I would have had to take time off, Boliaris said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Rose Bowl Blog: Fourth Quarter Updates  Jan 2, 2009
    It appeared from up top he was having his kneecap looked at and how he has a brace being put on. This is not good for PSU. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Police: Men took turns having sex with teen  Dec 31, 2008
    He pushed one victim, who fell down the stairs, fractured her left tibia and partially dislocated her kneecap, which required surgery and two metal plates to repair, court documents show. Another victim was thrown to the ground, hit his head on the concrete and suffered a concussion with a loss of consciousness, medical records state. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    50 years later, Cuba eyes Castro  Dec 31, 2008
    Oct. 20, 2004: Castro falls after a speech, shattering his left kneecap and breaking his right arm. November 2004: Cuba releases a half-dozen political prisoners, a move widely seen as intended to court favor with the European Union. (USA Today)

    Responding to a provocation  Dec 30, 2008
    The danger now is that Israel will take the wrong lessons from that failed 21/2-year-old attempt to kneecap Hezbollah and opt for a more complete war to obliterate Hamas or turn the Palestinian majority against it. That attempt would be unwise in all respects. (Globe and Mail -- International)

    Patton takes it a step at a time  Dec 27, 2008
    The jolt tore his quadricep from his kneecap. There was a lot of pain, and doctors said he was in for eight months of rehab. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    Nightmares, safety lessons follow injured hunters  Dec 21, 2008
    The blast entered behind the kneecap, smashing everything in its path and turning Frolich's leg to mush. Today, Frolich has a prosthetic leg and still goes hunting. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Woods says injured leg will be stronger than ever (12/18/2008)  Dec 20, 2008
    He played that week with the torn ligament and a double stress fracture, and spoke about a left knee with so much swelling at night that he couldn't see his kneecap. "As I've progressed through my shorter clubs, hitting fuller shots, you remember what it was like when you hit a full shot," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Woods' rehab right on schedule  Dec 18, 2008
    He played that week with the torn ligament and a double stress fracture, and he spoke about a left knee with so much swelling at night that he couldn't see his kneecap. In the few shots he has taken over the past few weeks, the leg has felt better than ever. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Oklahoma's Murray won't play in title game  Dec 17, 2008
    com - Sooners' Murray won't play in title game. - Oklahoma will be without when it faces Florida in the BCS Championship Game on Jan. 8 in Miami. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Scott out of Australian Open with injury  Dec 10, 2008
    Scott dislocated his right kneecap while running out of the surf at Coolum last week. It is the sixth time he has suffered the injury and despite an intensive course of physiotherapy he decided on Wednesday that he could not play. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Golf Notebook: Sorenstam prepares for final stop in Dubai (Today)  Dec 10, 2008
    " Ballesteros, one of Spain's best known sports personalities, was admitted Oct. 6 after fainting at Madrid's international airport before boarding a flight to Germany. Since then, he has undergone four operations, including a 6 1/2-hour procedure Oct. 24 to remove the brain tumor and reduce swelling around the brain. Scott withdraws from Open Adam Scott withdrew from the Australian Open after failing to recover from a knee injury he received in a surf accident last week. Scott hurt his right... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Do you steal from restaurants?  Dec 9, 2008
    then, for good measure, i shoot the manager in the kneecap and kidnap a small child ... then, for good measure, i shoot the manager in the kneecap and kidnap a small child ... then, for good measure, i shoot the manager in the kneecap and kidnap a small child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Talk about making return  Dec 7, 2008
    When he looked down, his kneecap was out of place, resting on his quadriceps. It was an untimely setback for Jones, who was the only NFL player ranked in the league's top 10 in kickoff and punt returns at the time. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Rerouted receiver  Nov 30, 2008
    The femur behind the kneecap broke off and shattered, as the knee shifted in directions it wasn't designed to go. Four doctors turned him away for surgery because of the severity of the injury, and by the time Givens traveled to Birmingham, Ala. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Football star, sick girl grow up with special bond  Nov 27, 2008
    "Betts stayed in touch with Lewis for years, even while pitching at N.C. State.Barnhill remembers him buying Lewis a Barbie doll and visiting for hours.Lewis is 24 now, and her body has been damaged by her bout with cancer. She was told she was cancer-free on Aug. 18, 1988, but she has had to deal with kidney and thyroid problems.She recently had surgery to reposition a kneecap. She hopes to return to her job at a Food Lion store in January.Betts, 38, had not been in touch much in the past few... (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Heat's West Coast run is homecoming trip  Nov 27, 2008
    It is a "biggie" for Livingston, who tore three ligaments and dislocated his left kneecap two seasons ago while playing for the Clippers. He still has many well-wishers on his Web site ( ). (The Palm Beach Post)

    Pilots still searching for identity  Nov 25, 2008
    Dollente figures to lead the Pilots' attack for the third consecutive season, though she could be slowed by an injured kneecap that will limit her practice time and require surgery after the season. Dollente said the Pilots found their identity in intense defense last season, but are still searching for an identity this season. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Cooney's best yet to come: Eade  Nov 15, 2008
    Cooney will begin full training in two weeks following surgery on a fractured kneecap, while star forward Robert Murphy will not be able to start running until January. "Cooney's prognosis was he'd be able to run after eight weeks' post-op, and it's about six now, so he'll be able to run soon but he's kept himself in reasonable shape," Eade said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Red Land's Marshall makes it official  Nov 15, 2008
    Marshall recently underwent surgery to repair an injury to his right kneecap. He suffered the injury when he tripped over the foot of a teammate during an open gym session. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Man shot in central Ky. pleads not guilty  Nov 15, 2008
    Detective Jasper White suffered a broken kneecap and has been released from the hospital. Wilson was treated for a wound in the buttocks and was being held at the Madison County jail on a $50,000 bond. (FOX19.com, OH)

    On your mind  Nov 13, 2008
    He fell off the wall and busted his kneecap ... He was taken by helicopter to Phoenix and got his kneecap replaced for 50,000. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Bucknell Men's Basketball Season Outlook  Nov 12, 2008
    Unfortunately for Linthicum, he dislocated a kneecap about a week after his all-tournament performance in California. He missed the first 10 Patriot League games and did not have the same impact after returning. (Bucknellbison.com)

    Players Association ordered to pay retirees $28.1m  Nov 11, 2008
    McKenzie fractured his right kneecap Sunday and Saints coach Sean Payton said he will have surgery this week and be placed on injured reserve. The Saints claimed recently released Washington corner Leigh Torrence off waivers. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    McKenzie done for season  Nov 11, 2008
    Fractured right kneecap to land cornerback on IR Tuesday, November 11, 2008By Mike Triplett ... Coach Sean Payton said the 10-year veteran will have surgery this week to repair his fractured right kneecap, and he will be placed on injured reserve for the second consecutive year. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Barnett, McKenzie are out  Nov 11, 2008
    Saints cornerback McKenzie fractured his right kneecap on Sunday and New Orleans coach Sean Payton said McKenzie will have surgery this week and be placed on injured reserve. McKenzie had come back this season from a torn ligament in his right knee and had regained his starting job when his latest injury occurred Sunday in a loss at Atlanta. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Ryan, defense lead Falcons over Saints  Nov 11, 2008
    As if things weren't bad enough for the Saints, cornerback Mike McKenzie was taken off the field on a cart after fracturing his right kneecap. The 32-year-old is likely out for the year and his career could be in jeopardy after his second major injury in as many seasons. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Saints lose McKenzie  Nov 10, 2008
    ESPN - New Orleans Saints' Mike McKenzie fractures kneecap, done for year ... New Orleans Saints' Mike McKenzie fractures kneecap, done for year ... Saints veteran CB McKenzie fractures kneecap vs. Falcons. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Saints' McKenzie likely out for rest of season  Nov 10, 2008
    CB breaks right kneecap; surgery a possibility Monday, November 10, 2008By Mike Triplett ... He fractured his right kneecap while making a diving tackle during the third quarter of Sunday's 34-20 loss to Atlanta. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    McKenzie likely lost for season  Nov 10, 2008
    The New Orleans Saints likely lost cornerback Mike McKenzie to a season-ending injury after he broke his right kneecap. He was on crutches in the New Orleans locker room. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    NFL NOTEBOOK: Saints CB McKenzie injures kneecap (Today)  Nov 10, 2008
    NFL NOTEBOOK: Saints CB McKenzie injures kneecap ... Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie suffered a fractured right kneecap yesterday, forcing him to contemplate another long rehabilitation less than one year after having reconstructive surgery on the same knee. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Bush targets Chiefs game  Nov 6, 2008
    He has a partially dislocated kneecap, which Payton said last week is a week-to-week issue. It looks like veteran Matt Lehr will continue to fill in for Goodwin, and rookie Carl Nicks will remain the starting left guard. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Suns' Tucker to miss month after knee surgery  Nov 5, 2008
    Team physician Thomas Carter removed loose material from his left kneecap, the Suns said. Tucker, in his second season, has not been part of new coach 's regular rotation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    Elbow injury puts Devils' Brodeur on ice  Nov 5, 2008
    Team physician Thomas Carter removed loose material from his left kneecap. Hasim Rahman (45-6, 36 KOs) has stepped in to challenge Wladimir Klitschko (51-3, 45 KOs) for his International Boxing Federation heavyweight title. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    NBA Roundup: Hot shooting by Bell leads Suns (Today)  Nov 5, 2008
    Team physician Thomas Carter removed loose material from his left kneecap. The Thunder signed 7-foot center Steven Hill to fill out the roster. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    support Barack Obama  Nov 5, 2008
    Notes: Many Suns in Obama's corner. Notes: Many Suns in Obama's corner. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Jurevicius back in '09  Nov 4, 2008
    Jurevicius doubts that he'll need microfracture surgery, an operation that involves drilling holes in the kneecap to promote cartilage growth and requires a longer rehab period. Jurevicius said he contracted staph within 1 weeks of his surgery. (ESPN -- Football News)

    Raiders' Lawton steps out of the shadows  Nov 1, 2008
    Once his kneecap healed, the Raiders re-signed him. McFadden to sit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Lucas: Euwell Completes Amazing Comeback  Oct 29, 2008
    Euwell had dislocated his left knee, which is much more serious than dislocating a kneecap. The knee contains four major ligaments. (Tarheelblue.com)

    Lakers open up with Oden, Blazers  Oct 29, 2008
    Los Angeles' starting frontline during the NBA Finals of Lamar Odom, Vladimir Radmanovic and Pau Gasol are all back and will be supplemented by the return of a healthy Andrew Bynum, who is returning after spending the offseason rehabbing from the dislocated kneecap suffered in January. The 7-foot, 285-pound Bynum, who celebrated his 21st birthday Monday, may be the key to putting the Lakers over the top. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    ISU center lost with knee injury  Oct 29, 2008
    He has a torn patellar tendon, which connects the kneecap to the shin bone. Mike s had a tough go this season, quarterback Austen Arnaud said. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    Lakers' 7-footers tall order for everyone else in league  Oct 28, 2008
    2 rebounds in 35 games before suffering a season-ending left kneecap injury in game against Memphis on Jan. 13. He was a baby (when he joined the Lakers), and now he's a man, forward Lamar Odom said of Bynum. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Beaten by Hossa, Wings  Oct 25, 2008
    He took a slap shot to the kneecap 3:34 into the second period and did not return. Reasoner said he had a lot of swelling but might be able to play against the Bruins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    I Favor Intensity  Oct 23, 2008
    Hell, even his kneecap can bring about an O if used properly. By The Truth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Bynum stokes fire of Lakers' title desire  Oct 20, 2008
    Then Bynum went down on Jan. 13, suffering a bone bruise and a brief dislocation of his kneecap. The rehab dragged on, and Bynum finally underwent arthroscopic surgery in May, lost for the rest of the season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Cardinals Are Goal Orientated During Bye Week  Oct 19, 2008
    Watson was inactive the first four games while recovering from a fractured kneecap. --CB is struggling. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    Blue Ribbon: Louisville  Oct 18, 2008
    First and most obvious was the broken right kneecap suffered by center and offensive linchpin David Padgett on Nov. 18, in just Louisville's second game. Originally feared to be season ending, Padgett returned seven weeks later, and the Cardinals went 8-3 in his absence. (ESPN -- College Basketball)

    Notebook: Rodgers airs it out  Oct 18, 2008
    Its the sprain, the ligament he sprained, when he jams the kneecap, McCarthy said. Its unfortunate, and you can chalk it up to bad luck, however you want to describe it, but hes reinjured the same knee the same way almost every time. (PackerReport.com)

    Bell back after knee surgery  Oct 18, 2008
    " The surgery was for a small divot that was found in the cartilage near his kneecap. It was the kind of thing that wasn't bothering the 21-year-old in the slightest. The problem was that, if left untreated, it would get bigger and could be career-threatening down the road. Still, it wasn't an easy pill for a young player to swallow. "It's frustrating whenever you have a player go down," Dodgers farm director Dejon Watson said. "They want to play. From a mental standpoint, it's been a battle for... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)

    Bill Hass on the ACC: Matt Robinson's Experience, Leadership Are No Joke  Oct 17, 2008
    But in the final game of 2005, he suffered a fractured kneecap. It broke into two pieces and was surgically repaired with wires and screws. (Theacc.com)

    Receivers: Carson Palmer should go to IR  Oct 16, 2008
    He tore ligaments in his left knee and dislocated the kneecap during a playoff loss to the Steelers in 2005, but didn't miss a game the next season. He took every snap last season, rare for a starting quarterback in the NFL.. (USA Today -- Sports)

    DRC Could Get Big Chance Against Big-Time WR  Oct 10, 2008
    Nose tackle played after missing the first four games while recovering from a fractured kneecap. Receiver was active because of the injury to. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    Defense Could Be In Tact for Big Game  Oct 8, 2008
    --NT (fractured kneecap) could make his first start of the season. He played well last week in his season debut. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    Football Press Conference Quotes  Oct 8, 2008
    Injury Report "As of today and based on practice, will be questionable and will be probable. Both of those guys practiced this week. is out for the year. He had shoulder surgery a week ago after tearing his labrum against Air Force. , about three days before the (ECU) game, was kicking and subluxed his kneecap but he is back and doing ok. He is ready to go. SOPHOMORE QUARTERBACK On Houston offense leading the nation "It is a tribute to this offense and the players that we have on the team and... (Uhcougars.com)

    Sanchez's knee intact, but USC QB still day to day  Oct 7, 2008
    Carroll told reporters the injury is unrelated to the dislocated left kneecap Sanchez suffered in the preseason. The earlier injury is why Sanchez has been wearing a knee brace. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    Cardinals Will Kiss the Star At Home Sunday  Oct 7, 2008
    Watson missed the first four games while recovering from a fractured kneecap. He looked good against Buffalo, earning one sack and forcing a fumble. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    Mets give Manuel two-year contract  Oct 4, 2008
    Livingston tore three knee ligaments and dislocated his kneecap while playing for the Clippers. Dream Empress pulled away down the stretch to win the $500,000 Darley Alcibiades Stakes and capture the first of seven "win and you're in" Breeders' Cup berths being awarded at Keeneland's fall meet. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Wall Streets gets bailout. What's next?  Oct 4, 2008
    Oh, I get it, after the most brutally cold summer in U.S. History, the moonbats, in their never ending quest to kneecap America, feel safe enough to trot out their global warming hocus pocus again. Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble, you goofy fever swamp rats. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Depth Will Be Tested Sunday At Home  Oct 4, 2008
    Coaches are hopeful that Watson will make his season debut after suffering a fractured kneecap over the summer ... --NT Gabe Watson (kneecap) might make his season debut. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    Cardinals Cut Losses After Disappointments  Oct 3, 2008
    " --Receiver recorded the 350th reception of his career Sunday. He did it in his 64th game, becoming the third fastest player in NFL history to reach that milestone. STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL PLAYER NOTES --WR Anquan Boldin was resting at home Monday, the day after suffering a vicious hit against the Jets. Boldin underwent tests at a New York Hospital immediately after the game. The tests revealed no damage and he returned home on team president Michael Bidwill's private plane. It's unknown how... (CardinalsInsider.com)

    Capn Cahir: Born without an ACL, the wiry Buena leader has persevered through surgeries and struggles  Oct 3, 2008
    (Matt Hickman-Herald/Review) Cahir can push out the lower part of his kneecap, out so far it looks as if it s going to break right through the skin, to the horror of the uninitiated. He s always made the best of what makes him a little different. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Cops: Neighbor shot man attempting break-in in Bloomington  Sep 24, 2008
    hopeful wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:55 PM:" To Just Nobody: He was shot three times with a .22... not a .45. As long as he wasn't shot in the kneecap, busting it, he'd still be able to walk. An another note, I'd be happy to have that man as my neighbor, way to look out for others! ". AJ wrote on Sep 23, 2008 12:52 PM:" Kudos to the guy for protecting the residence! ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Keppinger proving his value  Sep 24, 2008
    He would have had more time -- and likely better numbers -- in 2008 had he not missed 36 games on the disabled list after his left kneecap was fractured on a foul tip on May 13. "It's nice to know you have a spot to play every day when you get to the field," said Keppinger. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)

    Braves: Rainout halts playoff push for Mets  Sep 13, 2008
    Schneider was examined by a doctor Friday and said he has some extra fluid and swelling in his bursa sac, atop his left kneecap. He said it's a common issue for catchers and doesn't think it's anything to worry about. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Fighting For a Win  Sep 13, 2008
    But then (doctors) opened it up, and he had a cracked kneecap. They had to put it back together. (Santa Maria Times)

    Man succumbs to injuries suffered in house explosion  Sep 13, 2008
    Lasher said at the time that Walter Jr.'s injuries appeared to be the most serious, but still included only broken hips, a dislocated shoulder and a displaced kneecap. Lasher said he didn't know what caused the son's condition to deteriorate after that - only that "he took a turn for the worse and passed away.". (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)

    Patriots' Brady has both ACL and MCL tears  Sep 11, 2008
    " It is uncertain where the surgery will take place. If Brady plans to remain in the area for the rest of the season and support his teammates in person, it is likely Gill will perform the operation at Massachusetts General Hospital. But Brady could opt for another East Coast location, or undergo surgery closer to friends and family on the West Coast. In any event, knowing the severity of the injury, Brady will likely seek a second opinion.The ACL connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia... (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    Key Laker Proclaims Himself Fully Recovered From Injury  Sep 6, 2008
    The 20-year-old Bynum was expected to be sidelined eight to 12 weeks after bruising a bone in his knee and briefly dislocating his kneecap in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory over Memphis last Jan. 13. Instead, he was sidelined for the rest of the season, and underwent arthroscopic surgery May 21 to remove some cartilage debris and smooth some rough spots on the underside of his kneecap. (NBC4.tv, CA)

    Matchups, Player Updates, Quotes To Note  Sep 6, 2008
    Backup is struggling with a sprained ankle, and is just easing into practice after missing camp while recovering from a fractured kneecap ... He suffered a fractured kneecap in the off-season and hasn't been cleared to practice. (CardinalsInsider.com)

    High school notebook: It's hard to play with the big boys (Today)  Sep 5, 2008
    Central Catholic quarterback Nolan Krivijanski has a dislocated left kneecap but could be back with the team in a month. Krivijanski, a senior, was injured in the first quarter of Central Catholic's game Monday against Lakeland, Fla. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Cards wary of Gore  Sep 5, 2008
    Whisenhunt wary of Niners' Gore. Whisenhunt wary of Niners' Gore. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    3 injured in house explosion  Sep 5, 2008
    After speaking with each family member Monday, Lasher said the worst of the injuries appeared to be sustained by Walter Jr., who had fractured hips, a dislocated shoulder, and a displaced kneecap. The elder Hess had a number of smaller injuries, including burns on his head - Lasher said the fire burned away all of his hair - as well as puncture wounds on his chest, bumps and bruises. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)

    Cardinal might have to turn to the air  Sep 4, 2008
    Smith sustained a knee injury last season and then broke his kneecap during rehabilitation last winter. "I don't believe that the fracture's completely healed," Harbaugh said. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Why the voters dropped Georgia to No. 2  Sep 3, 2008
    Remember that in the preseason there were questions about quarterback Mark Sanchez, who suffered a dislocated kneecap in practice. Sanchez was brilliant against a BCS team on the road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Explosion victims recovering  Sep 2, 2008
    He suffered the worst injuries, the chief said, with fractured hips, a dislocated shoulder and a broken kneecap. He will be laid up awhile, Lasher said. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    Sanchez leads the way  Aug 31, 2008
    Just more than three weeks removed from a dislocated kneecap that kept him out of practice until this week, Sanchez showed no ill effects. He was 26-for-35 for 338 yards and directed the Trojans on three touchdown drives in the first 11 minutes. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Lakers happy with Bynum's recovery  Aug 29, 2008
    The Lakers' title hopes were damaged when Andrew Bynum went down with a dislocated kneecap last January ... Bynum has not played since suffering a bone bruise and partially dislocated kneecap in a game on January 13. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    The Fearless Friday Forecast  Aug 29, 2008
    Southern Cal at Virginia: Quarterback Mark Sanchez is going to answer the bell after dislocating this kneecap earlier in the summer. That is bad news for the Cavaliers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    McClintock ready to put fixed knee to the test  Aug 28, 2008
    He still wears a brace when he's on the field to stabilize his knee, and there's a four-inch, vertical scar from the middle of his kneecap down. If it weren't for those two things, most people probably wouldn't know McClintock has had any knee issues. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Pac-10: Inexperienced QB\'s focus of Week 1  Aug 28, 2008
    He dislocated his kneecap three weeks ago and still has swelling, but is expected to start against. Sanchez still has to prove himself after the Trojans went 2-1 with him as the starter last season. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Trojans enter season in excellent health  Aug 27, 2008
    "For the sake of the kids, knock on wood, we can keep that going and keep these guys able to play. Camp was very physical and very aggressive, and the guys were able to handle it. We were in great shape to handle the workload, and it's showed up and paid off for us. So hopefully we'll continue.''Sanchez dislocated his left kneecap without being touched on Aug. 8 - the third day of practice - but has recovered to the point where it's a virtual certainty he'll start against Virginia, pending a... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Early setbacks not a problem for USC  Aug 27, 2008
    Projected starting quarterback Mark Sanchez dislocated a kneecap while warming up. The team had an outbreak of jock itch that hit about 25 percent of the roster. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    Jones, Pickett planning to return next week  Aug 27, 2008
    On how he was injured during game at Denver: "On the pass into the end zone, I tried to get my feet down and I came down right on my kneecap. They said I sprained my knee pretty bad. They said if could have been a lot worse, but my knee is pretty strong. Thanks to the Lord I was able to come out with just a knee sprain.". On if the knee felt worse the next day after the Broncos preseason game: "Oh, yeah. That night I felt like I could go back in, but the next day it felt like my career was over.... (PackerReport.com)

    Giants want Strahan back from retirement  Aug 26, 2008
    USC quarterback Mark Sanchez went through his first full practice since dislocating his left kneecap 17 days earlier, and appears on track to start Saturday's season opener at Virginia. Oh, I think so, absolutely. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Mets lose Maine to shoulder injury  Aug 26, 2008
    Southern Cal quarterback Mark Sanchez went through his first full practice since dislocating his left kneecap 17 days earlier, and appears on track to start Saturday's season-opener at Virginia. The NCAA has turned down Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk's latest appeal for another year of eligibility, but granted him one more chance to plead his case before a reinstatement committee. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

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