111.   Free-agent punter Rick Tuten, formerly of the Seahawks, has had discussions with the Cardinals.

112.   Further, MCI Worldcom had discussions earlier this year with Nextel Communications, but those talks fell apart over price.

113.   Furthermore, Ausmus said team player representatives would have a discussion in the next few days to discuss pending labor issues.

114.   Giants General Manager George Young said he has not had any discussions about backup quarterbacks, and if he does he will do so only with Reeves.

115.   Glenn Martin, the president of Ebbets Field Ventures, said he has had discussions with Hartford and Springfield, Mass., and even Brooklyn itself.

116.   Golden State, a team with a serious need for capable big men, is another franchise that has had discussions with the Knicks about acquiring Smith.

117.   From time to time, you need to have these discussions.

118.   Griffin said he has not had discussions with any other campaigns, though he described himself as a free agent who loves presidential politics.

119.   Hargrove and Yokich had broad discussions about outsourcing, working time and lean production, the Canadian auto leader said.

120.   Global Crossing, the telecommunications upstart based in Bermuda, has given US West its consent to have discussions with Qwest.