11.   A league spokesman declined to comment on the lawsuit, which was filed in Federal District Court in Washington.

12.   A league spokesman said it all was a misunderstanding.

13.   A league spokesman said that Commissioner Paul Tagliabue was not available to discuss the DeBartolo matter.

14.   A league spokesman said there was nothing to the allegation, and Walsh has since said he regretted involving the league.

15.   A league spokesman and State Department officials said they were unaware of such a memo.

16.   A league spokesman confirmed Friday that the league has written to Huizenga, citing its unhappiness with the placement of the advertisement.

17.   A league spokesman said Harnisch would be allowed to play until the appeal process is completed.

18.   A league spokesman said Tagliabue is considering whether to review the Cowboys-Nike deal.

19.   A league spokesman said the organization planned to get a permit for the protest and that police were aware of its plans.

20.   A league spokesman, Greg Aiello, had no comment Sunday.