11.   But Bulls management has refused to rule out a trade of Pippen, who has one year remaining on his contract.

12.   Despite a six-week strike and several protests, management has refused to back down.

13.   Despite the six-week strike and several protests, management has refused to back down.

14.   Grabbing the mike, he announces that management had refused to meet with workers and now the religious community.

15.   He replaces Argentine coach Cesare Menotti, who left the team Tuesday, complaining that management refused to provide new players.

16.   Hotel management refused to comment on the report Friday.

17.   Hotel management refused to comment.

18.   Hotel management refused to comment Friday.

19.   Hornets management refused to comment Wednesday on relocation, and NBA officials did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment.

20.   Management refused to talk.