31.   Last week, a league spokesman said the NBA was confident it could prove that Miami had a deal with Mourning before it signed Howard.

32.   Late Tuesday, league spokesman Greg Aiello still had no word on when Tagliabue will make a ruling.

33.   Late yesterday, league spokesman Greg Aiello still had no word on when Tagliabue will make a ruling.

34.   League spokesman Seth Sylvan said the customary procedure after an incident such as the Pierce stabbing would be for the security person to check in with the local police.

35.   League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL is reviewing the matter.

36.   League spokesman Peter L. Kelley said there is a difference between the two groups.

37.   Late Thursday, a league spokesman said a memo had been sent to NHL general managers, telling them that such recalls are inappropriate.

38.   Montana also has talked with the NFL about working as a league spokesman.

39.   National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern will likely rule on the tampering case involving the teams and the former Knicks coach this week, a league spokesman said Monday.

40.   No timetable has been set for a review by NHL senior vice president Brian Burke, a league spokesman said.