11.   As the exhibition season approaches, players will have to make their decisions public.

12.   At midweek, Bill Parcells said there was nothing his Patriots could do to dampen the enthusiasm of this exhibition season.

13.   Because of the haggling, Tkachuk missed the exhibition season, then hurled himself into regular-season action just a few days after signing his new deal.

14.   Billups was told to use his key move less during training camp and exhibition season.

15.   Both might get a chance to play Sunday night when the Rangers open their exhibition season in Montreal, in their home province.

16.   Bowens also forced two fumbles in the five-game exhibition season.

17.   - An Arizona State basketball team already lacking depth will be further depleted tonight when the Sun Devils start their exhibition season against the California All-Stars.

18.   A couple of times in the exhibition season, Glenn was wide open, but Bledsoe overthrew him.

19.   A high ankle sprain sidelined him for most of the exhibition season.

20.   A spokesman said many teams are worried that they will not have enough players early in the exhibition season.