hamstring

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Still, his hamstring is an injury that may linger, so keep an eye on it, especially before setting next week's lineup in weekly leagues.

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  1. noun Any of the tendons at the rear hollow of the human knee.
  2. noun The hamstring muscle.
  3. noun The large tendon in the back of the hock of a quadruped.
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  • Still, his hamstring is an injury that may linger, so keep an eye on it, especially before setting next week's lineup in weekly leagues. —  Dropping Dimes
  • Putting Nick back on after Chris had pulled his hamstring was the last throw of the dice. —  ireland.com Breaking News
  • Of the two injuries, the hamstring is the more concerning of the two, as it might well go again if United are not careful. —  Soccer Blogs - latest posts
  • Whether it's his back problems or his hamstring issues or maybe just not having Arenas and Haywood in the lineup to keep defenses honest, something is limiting him. —  Bullets Forever
  • Coach Marvin Lewis noted that Levi Jones remains doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to his ailing hamstring, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. —  Fanball Fantasy Football News - Newsbreakers
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hamstring:   hamstrung ·  hamstringing
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