11.   Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi tried to deflect mounting skepticism about his reform agenda Thursday, saying economic hardships will worsen before his comeback plan fully kicks in.

12.   When he hatched this comeback plan in April, Jordan was counting on big-time help.

13.   Tyson was coy about his comeback plans, but told fellow announcer Steve Albert he did not plan to challenge George Foreman for the IBF heavyweight title.