101.   Orlando Hernandez, a star pitcher for the Cuban national team, and two other Cuban defectors have been cleared to enter the United States.

102.   On Tuesday, Mariano Leyva, a trainer for the Cuban boxing team, surfaced in Miami after disappearing three days earlier.

103.   Runner Michal Ortiz, an artistic gymnast and a soccer goalkeeper also left the team on the weekend, sources close to the Cuban team told The Associated Press.

104.   Santana defected last October while the Cuban national team toured Mexico.

105.   Santiesteban, who defected last November while the Cuban team toured Colombia, is considered one of the top Cuban prospects.

106.   Santiesteban, who defected last November while the Cuban team toured Colombia, was heading Tuesday for Peoria, Arizona, the Mariners said.

107.   The coach of the Cuban team at the world canoe championships died of a heart attack Thursday.

108.   The Cuban team also holds two Olympic titles.

109.   The Cuban team arrived in Baltimore Sunday night after visa delays caused them to miss a scheduled workout and reception at Camden Yards.

110.   The Cuban team has dominated the international amateur circuit over the last decade.