11.   Downs had been considering retirement since signing his last contract three years ago.

12.   Even though Garrison Jackson has played a light schedule this year, she said she is not considering retirement again.

13.   For one thing, officials said, those who might be seriously considering retirement have had little time to file the paperwork because they have been working long hours.

14.   Four years after considering retirement, she stands one victory away from enshrinement in the LPGA Hall of Fame.

15.   Free safety Steve Atwater said again on Sunday that he is considering retirement.

16.   Had Ruelas fought as he did under normal circumstances, he said he might have considered retirement.

17.   He admits the injury and the disappointment of that day made him consider retirement.

18.   He considered retirement but instead went to Australia to fight in relative obscurity.

19.   He has not considered retirement.

20.   He is said to be considering retirement, which would undoubtedly be unfortunate news to Dennis Rodman, who mercilessly badgered Brickowski in the Finals.