21.   So much so that they contacted the agent for Bengals free-agent cornerback Ashley Ambrose last week.

22.   So she contacted the agent of the owner, who withdrew it.

23.   Tampa Bay general manager Phil Esposito talked with Murray yesterday and then contacted his agent, Robin Burns, to talk about a contract, Burns said.

24.   Tampa Bay general manager Phil Esposito talked with Murray Thursday and then contacted his agent, Robin Burns, to talk about a contract, Burns said.

25.   The Rangers have contacted the agent of Yankees infielder Randy Velarde about the possibility of signing him as a free agent.

26.   Then you can contact your agents and see if they still want you for that commercial spot.

27.   The Yankees Wednesday contacted the agent for outfielder Ellis Burks.

28.   Using that nugget, Kines contacted her agent and, in a few months, the actress agreed to make the film.

29.   Wannstedt was unable to reach Huard via telephone Friday, and the club was trying to contact his agent, Mike Sullivan.

30.   A spokesman for Miami sports agent Joe Cubas said second baseman Jesus Ramon Valdivia and other players contacted the agent from Guatemala City saying they wanted to defect.