11.   Billick, who forbid his players from talking about the playoffs in recent weeks, cheerily lifted the ban.

12.   Walkmans and compact disk players are also forbidden under the law.

13.   Federation rules forbid players giving interviews without clearance and under no circumstances are they allowed to criticise other players, referees or officials.

14.   French Federation rules forbid players from criticising players, referees or officials.

15.   Finchem has forbid PGA players from joining the rival circuit, saying it threatened the stability of the PGA Tour.

16.   The commissioner has forbidden PGA players from taking part in the circuit and turned down any attempt at compromise earlier this week.

17.   The commissioner has forbidden PGA players from taking part in the circuit and turned down any attempt at compromise.