1.   But now the league has canceled the dunk contest that went on during All-Star weekend because the act is so trite.

2.   If the league cancels the games, the Lakers might opt to hold training camp at their El Segundo headquarters, rather than in Hawaii.

3.   Suspecting that the union was reneging on its word, the league canceled a bargaining session that had been scheduled for Saturday.

4.   The league canceled the slam-dunk competition, once the highlight of All-Star weekend, citing a decline in fan interest.

5.   The owner, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, said the league essentially canceled all of the positive tests.

6.   When the league canceled the first two weeks of the season, the Rockets lost seven of those games, three at home and four road games.

7.   Whether or not the league cancels that many games, it is faced with the reality of already having lost at least that many.

8.   Barring a quick settlement, the league will cancel games for the first time in its history.

9.   The International, Pacific Coast, California and New York-Penn leagues canceled the remainder of their championship series.

10.   The International, Pacific Coast, California and New York-Penn leagues have canceled the remainder of their championship series.