61.   Delta and ALPA opened contract talks in September, six months ahead of schedule by mutual agreement.

62.   Delta came closer to a strike than ever before in this round of contract talks.

63.   Delta blames its scheduling woes on pilot contract talks, which entered a critical phase this fall.

64.   Despite complaints from players that the Falcons have been slow to begin contract talks, Richardson vows to get busy.

65.   Detroit remains far apart on contract talks with center Igor Larinov.

66.   Delta and ALPA are in contract talks.

67.   Delta and the Air Lines Pilots Association are in the middle of contract talks and on Friday jointly requested mediation.

68.   Don Carty, the American Airlines president at the center of the contract talks for months, seemed both relieved and delighted.

69.   Dickey said he asked that contract talks be delayed until after the season to avoid distractions.

70.   Durham said American would like to open contract talks with the union ahead of schedule.