21.   He told the U.S. magazine that he was made a pawn in the battle between aggressive sports agents trying to lure players to the United States and communist Cuba.

22.   Some critics say he was brought in as a means to lure top players like Taufik.

23.   Clubs also backload deals, mortgaging future seasons to help lure top players now.

24.   Tonks said he saw the new competition as no greater threat than rugby league already represented in luring players away from rugby union.

25.   Owners are expected to reopen baseball in three months for training camps in hopes of breaking the union by luring back players.