61.   Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos, Romario and others seasoned in World Cup and European league play were expected to provide the spark and savvy the earlier teams had lacked.

62.   Some players have been training on their own or playing in European leagues.

63.   The Australian Super League is by far superior to the European league.

64.   The Americans will ice a team of mostly minor leaguers, collegians and players from European pro leagues.

65.   The five players Tomjanovich put on the court at tip-off all play in either the CBA or European leagues.

66.   The French withdrew from the Confederations Cup, to be played in Mexico, with its January schedule, saying it conflicted with the European league season.

67.   The leading clubs would stand to make millions from any European league in television rights and sponsorship.

68.   The game, which was preceded by performances by dancing troupes from the various countries represented, marked an effort by the European league to increase its popularity.

69.   The July date for the Merdeka tournament coincides with the break for top European leagues.

70.   The Welch team is playing several games in the United States this summer before the European league season begins.