1.   He said he was worn out from last season and not even the delayed start of this season was enough to bring him back.

2.   It is unclear whether the delayed start will affect the number of Houston-area women who participate.

3.   Points leader Scott Riggs won that race after a delayed start Saturday morning.

4.   After a delayed start in the morning, Zimbabwean captain Andy Flower won the toss and asked Kenya to bat on a wicket with plenty of moisture.

5.   After a delayed start, the NBA free agent market opened Wednesday with Chris Webber deciding to stay with the Sacramento Kings.

6.   After a delayed start Jackson finally appeared on the stage at Parc des Princes in Paris surrounded by explosions of light and flame and six dancers.

7.   After a delayed start, the NBA free agent market opened Wednesday with Chris Webber reportedly deciding to stay with the Sacramento Kings.

8.   After a delayed start in the morning, Zimbabwean captain Andy Flower won the toss and asked Kenya to bat on a moist wicket.

9.   Among other big clubs making a delayed start are defending champion Bayern Munich, Barcelona and English titlist Manchester United.

10.   Delayed starts on both days and the frequent interruptions meant there has only been one period of play that lasted longer than an hour.