11.   That distinction would have to go to the trial and acquittal of O.J. Simpson, a washed-up professional football player accused of killing his estranged wife and her companion.

12.   The distinction has no significance.

13.   The point is not original with Costas, but in Mantle the distinction has its most well-understood expression, for which athletes and their followers should be grateful.

14.   These narrow distinctions have broad implications.

15.   Peres said a distinction had to be made between Jerusalem, capital of Israel, and Jerusalem sites that are sacred to members of each of the three religions.

16.   Syria said Sunday a distinction had to be made between terrorism and the right of a people to fight occupation at the upcoming anti-terrorism summit in Egypt.