11.   One bowl official conceded his game probably would receive some criticism in bowl circles for inviting a team so early.

12.   President Clinton invited the team to the White House.

13.   Some coaches invite their team over on Christmas Day or have a party or take time to have a special dinner if the team is on a road trip.

14.   Still, he has value and the Kings are going nowhere with him so they might think about inviting teams to offer their best deals.

15.   Yes, a US team did get invited to the Big Race, the US Postal Service team.

16.   -- The Football Association of Japan said it will stage three international matches this fall by inviting national teams from Paraguay, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan.

17.   An Australian High Commission, or embassy, statement Wednesday said the team has been invited by the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Tourism.

18.   China invited the team from Finland, the reigning world champions.

19.   If it is one of the top three teams in the World Cup tournament, the fourth-place team will be invited to the Olympics.

20.   If the United States is one of the top three teams in the World Cup tournament, the fourth place team will be invited to the Olympics.