1.   SOCCER SKIPPER Andy Townsend will go through a vigorous fitness test today before declaring himself fit to lead the Republic of Ireland against Lithuania in Dublin.

2.   Both Means and Humphries have declared themselves fit for the playoff opener.

3.   Afterward, he declared himself fit.

4.   But after taking early batting practice Tuesday, he declared himself fit to play.

5.   CHICAGO - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kevin Brown reported to Dodger Stadium on Sunday, had his right elbow examined and was declared fit to pitch Tuesday against Cincinnati.

6.   Finally, he was declared physically fit, but that was the last he ever heard from the American government.

7.   He suffered cuts but was declared fit to play Saturday night.

8.   Team doctors examined his bruised vocal cords Monday and declared him fit to play.

9.   Three U.S. soldiers, declared fit and flashing grins, were reunited with their families Monday at a U.S. Army hospital a day after their release by Yugoslavian captors.

10.   Another injury doubt, midfielder Stig Toefting, was also declared fit.