111.   He began last season with the New York Yankees but was released early.

112.   He began the season as a starter and was later dropped to the bullpen.

113.   He began the season in Los Angeles, but was assigned to Lowell of the American Hockey League this week.

114.   He began the season on the injured list, then returned briefly in January before deciding the knee was too sore and too weak for him to compete.

115.   Hermansen began the season batting eighth, but was moved to leadoff when Jason Kendall dropped to third.

116.   In announcing Tuesday he will continue as an Olympic-eligible skater, Stojko indicated he will begin his season at Skate America in Detroit in October.

117.   Jones, who began the season as a member of the Class A Durham Bulls, became the youngest player to homer in the Series.

118.   Most NBA teams began their seasons the following night.

119.   Most European and South American leagues already had begun their season when the new interpretation of the rule was announced.

120.   Nesterovic, whose confidence appears shaken, began the season as a starter but has played little during the second half of the season.