31.   Having heard vague rumors of a Nicklaus withdrawal, they were not totally stunned.

32.   He had been hearing trade rumors for weeks, but he also heard something on ESPN that made him mad.

33.   He had heard the rumors but chose to believe in his brother.

34.   He has heard the rumors.

35.   Have you heard the rumor about how Jennifer Lopez insured her body for a billion dollars?

36.   He hears rumors the Yankees will try to bring in younger and more powerful Mo Vaughn from Boston.

37.   He said he began hearing possible rumors Friday of a takeover by The Tribune Co., but said he made no effort to confirm the rumors.

38.   He said he heard rumors last month that his father was getting the Distinguished Service Cross, but no one ever contacted him.

39.   He heard rumors about Boston getting Marquis Grissom, but Grissom never came close to becoming a Red Sox.

40.   He started hearing rumors about trades, and worst of all, his job being in jeopardy.