31.   FIFA later learned the players had renounced their right to appeal the decision, spokesman Andreas Herren said.

32.   Hence the United States has to maintain a position of recognising only one China and yet not renouncing its right to aid Taiwan if it is attacked.

33.   In Boston, general manager Jan Volk announced the Celtics had renounced rights to forward Xavier McDaniel, guard Jay Humphries and center Matt Wenstrom.

34.   In return for the longer grace period, the companies will renounce their rights to damage claims for lost earnings, ZDF television reported.

35.   Mr. Dart voluntarily renounced that right to avoid paying his taxes.

36.   Renounced the rights to G Corey Benjamin, F Steve Goodrich and C Dragan Tarlac.

37.   Renounced the rights to G Bryce Drew.

38.   That likely would require the team to renounce the rights to free agents Terry Porter and Mark Bryant and possibly would mean moving another player as well.

39.   The Bulls renounced their rights to Harper last September, not long after he underwent knee surgery.

40.   The Bulls also renounced the rights to guard Bryce Drew.