1.   But the plot thickened when each side felt the other was floating the rumor in an attempt to hurt the other.

2.   Last week, Fox accused Time Warner of floating a rumor of a resolution in light of the tragic events in New York and Washington.

3.   Meanwhile, Edelstein is floating the rumor that the Baltimore Ravens would be interested in making a deal for Bledsoe next year.

4.   Rodman figures Jordan floated the rumor himself.

5.   The Jets want to make a trade so badly that some clubs contend they are floating trade rumors.

6.   You float a rumor and make candidates prove a negative.