11.   --And exactly when did NBA players take to pulling their jerseys up to constantly wipe their sweaty faces?

12.   And although, ultimately, the North Americans are the best payers, many European players take a salary cut to go to the NBA.

13.   And the players took their assignment to heart.

14.   And then Jazz was cut, making the remaining players take another deep breath.

15.   And what makes it worse, many players take the certified helmets out of the box and immediately modify them by removing some of the foam lining.

16.   And their very success has helped to shatter the expectation that an outstanding college player should take school seriously.

17.   And, as is pregame ritual, each player would take the floor to music.

18.   As the National Hockey League lockout begins its fourth week, some players are taking part-time jobs with European teams in Russia, Finland, Norway and Germany.

19.   As the Baltimore players took the field, Alomar trotted from the dugout toward Hirschbeck, who was standing alone in short right field.

20.   As the vindicator, Max Payne, players must take out ruthless bad guys with maximum force.