11.   Another eight injunctions were granted today by courts around the country.

12.   A federal judge later would decide whether to grant an injunction to delay the transaction.

13.   A judge refused to grant an injunction against publication but agreed to hear the case on Monday.

14.   A temporary injunction has been granted.

15.   Company officials say they will abandon the transaction if Hogan grants the injunction.

16.   Donald Fehr, the union leader, said once again today that if a judge grants an injunction, the players would return to work.

17.   He added that the players still were prepared to recommend an end to the strike if the injunction is granted.

18.   If an injunction is not granted by a judge this week, they could lose their jobs.

19.   If Friday or soon thereafter a federal judge grants the injunction sought by the NLRB against the owners, it will set off a chain reaction.

20.   If the board took that action, it would have to convince a judge that the players would suffer irreparable damage if an injunction were not granted.