Two of the most commonly abused medications in sports are narcotic painkillers, such as Vicodin and OxyContin, and prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin or Adderall. Prescription painkillers are frequently prescribed (at least initially) for legitimate pain complaints following injuries sustained on the field. Their widespread misuse isn't surprising given the aggressive nature of sports and the intense pressure on athletes to play injured..After Carter, the first Bay Area player drafted likely will be Howard. His senior season was not as productive as his junior year, when he was named the Pac10's top defensive lineman. But his ability to play through injuries, his intensity, and his work in allstar games and individual workouts have his draft status rising.

"What they had was a perfect fit," Baker said prior to his team's 4812 loss at Isabella Friday night. "Their team was about the same size as ours and the school colors (green and white) are exactly t