101.   An investigation by the FBI had been stalled for several years until an informant came forward in March, sources said.

102.   An industry source says Special Devices would likely consider putting itself up for sale or spinning off one of its divisions.

103.   An LAPD source said the tip came from an LAPD informant who had worked in the past with Valley detectives and who is in prison.

104.   An NBA source said last night that New Jersey plans to trade McCloud to the Los Angeles Lakers for backup center Joe Kleine.

105.   An NBA source said the sides are still talking.

106.   An NFL source said the problem stems from five bulging disks in his back.

107.   An Israeli security source said both Jawabreh and Bsharat appeared on the list of fugitives Israel handed the Palestinians.

108.   An NBA source said the Mavericks refused to give rookie forward Leon Smith complimentary tickets to two home games, forcing him to purchase tickets from a scalper.

109.   An NFL source said the team recently tried to trade Bridges but found no takers.

110.   An agreement could be reached as soon as next week, sources said.