21.   Although Patrick McEnroe is not as tightly associated with the top players as other candidates, there are several reasons behind his selection.

22.   Also in are the top eight players out of the Senior Qualifying School.

23.   Although top players were returning, even the best need a few games to get all the way back.

24.   Although Woods remains the top player in the world rankings by a wide margin, the gap has been shrinking in recent months.

25.   American fans will have the opportunity to view top players at events in Hermosa Beach, Calif., and Clearwater, Fla., before the Olympics.

26.   Among the top players for Brooklyn, the U.S. Central champion, is catcher Krissy Wendell, daughter of manager Larry Wendell.

27.   And Anderson da Silva, voted top player in France, became a factor after scoring the winning goal in his debut against South Korea.

28.   And I think your top players have to initiate that.

29.   And if the new league offers high enough salaries, it could rob the NFL of some top players.

30.   And four of the five were the top players at the three highest minor league levels.