11.   On Tuesday, the league asked U.S. District Court Judge David Doty of Minneapolis to help settle the dispute next week.

12.   The league asked the court to order the team to stop violating agreements with NFL Properties.

13.   The league is also asking Howard and Edward Milstein each to be individually responsible for the loan.

14.   The league subsequently asked for a stay of the suit.

15.   The league also asked for Feerick to be removed as arbitrator on the grounds that his term had expired.

16.   The issue is whether Ovitz will be asked by the league to join the Coliseum ownership group.

17.   The league also has asked teams to review their rosters and confirm the ages of players born outside the United States.

18.   The league has asked to meet with Villaraigosa to have him clarify his views.

19.   This year, the league asked teams for help in promoting Monday night telecasts.

20.   When the league asked for a new stadium design, they produced one.