He missed the club's upset victory over Liverpool at Anfield due to dealing with a bout of meningitis.

Samba missed Saturday's 3-1 victory over Fulham claiming he was ill and underwent hospital tests for severe stomach cramps.

Lewis missed last week's 52-28 victory over Arizona after he was suspended for his involvement in an altercation on Oct. 3.

He missed Minnesota's 46-36 victory on Thanksgiving in 1998 because of an injured big toe.

Goodman also missed Towson's 65-62 victory over Hartford on Friday, the first game he had missed.

He missed tonight's 89-80 victory against the Hornets and will miss Tuesday's home game against Miami.

He has sat out three games, missing yesterday's nationally televised victory at San Antonio.

He missed England's 4-1 victory over Croatia as a result.

"I missed his victory in the Tour de France but I made sure to come here," his grandfather, Art, said a few days ago.

Stoichkov was voted the most valuable player in the tournament even though he missed Friday night's 2-1 victory over the United States.