21.   It is not that the league does not take stands.

22.   Just how much embarrassment can the league take?

23.   NBA spokesman Chris Brienza said the league has taken similar court actions the last couple of years.

24.   NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said it is too early to speculate on whether the league will take additional action.

25.   Now, the league is taking a hard look at creatine, a dietary supplement used by NFL players, from second-stringers to the elite.

26.   Other leagues have taken a less drastic approach.

27.   Riley said he hoped the league would take action to stop the teams that single out his center for excessive punishment.

28.   Rotisserie baseball leagues have taken over the Earth.

29.   So Wednesday, the league took another step toward starting the season on time, something that fans and players both want to happen.

30.   So the league took action.