11.   He feels the league does not take the issue seriously enough.

12.   Had the league taken the time to sit down with Dennis, they might have settled it.

13.   He undoubtedly would hold the record for blocked shots, too, if the league had taken the time to keep the stats during his career.

14.   I wanted our league to take the initiative, to be the pacesetter by making the correct decision quickly and decisively.

15.   If there is some sort of consensus about the kind of plays that cause the most problems, the league might take action.

16.   If the former Big Eight power is indeed back after a three-year hiatus as a first-division team, this league takes on added national recognition.

17.   If the league takes action, Angelos almost certainly will go to court.

18.   In light of this, the league should take some advice from Spike Lee and do the right thing.

19.   In previous years, umpires have asked that treadmills be placed in locker rooms at each park, but the leagues have not taken that step.

20.   It appears the league has finally taken his lead.