31.   Years before, Payne pledged to leave an amateur sports legacy for inner-city youth.

32.   Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Friday promised increased federal funding for amateur sports in Canada.

33.   Although the breakup of the Soviet Union signalled the end of a dynasty in international amateur sports, Russia still coordinates its national teams through the military.

34.   Although China boasts a long tradition of martial arts, it restricts boxing to an amateur sport.

35.   Athletes who try to sue their way onto U.S. Olympic teams will find it more difficult because of a change in the federal law governing amateur sports.

36.   Backers say the integrity of amateur sports is at stake.

37.   Both sides expressed hope the Nebraska visit will open the way for more amateur sports exchanges.

38.   But lawmakers and gambling interests from Nevada -- the only state offering legal betting on amateur sports -- say the criticism is misdirected.

39.   Carol Anne Letheren, one of the few female IOC members and a key player for Canada in international amateur sports, died Friday.

40.   Casual players have been dropping out of team sports in droves, leaving die-hards in league play to keep amateur sports alive, a survey finds.