11.   The news that an arbitrator had decided to reduce the suspension of Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker drew mixed reactions from baseball fans around New York City Wednesday afternoon.

12.   The union agreed Wednesday to let an independent arbitrator decide whether the strike is allowed under the GM-UAW contract.

13.   The two sides will present their arguments and let an independent arbitrator decide the matter Monday in downtown Phoenix.

14.   A senior Bosnian Serb official warned of war Tuesday if arbitrators decide against the Serbs in determining the future of the hotly contested northern city of Brcko.

15.   Eric Lindros might be better off if an arbitrator decides his future one more time.

16.   Farrand, a U.S. diplomat, was appointed administrator of Brcko after arbitrators decided to leave it provisionally in Serb hands.

17.   His case will be decided by arbitrators Reginald Alleyne, Howard Block and Kenneth Perea.

18.   Just eight were decided by arbitrators last year, with owners winning five.

19.   The case was decided by arbitrators Nicholas Zumas, Ira Jaffe and Gil Vernon.

20.   The U.S. diplomat was appointed administrator of Brcko after arbitrators decided to leave it provisionally in Serb hands.