11.   Araskog said Donald R. Frahm, chairman and chief executive of ITT Hartford Group Inc., will retain those titles.

12.   As it turned out, De La Hoya won all three rounds on all cards to claim a split-decision victory and retain his title.

13.   Assard retains the title of chief operating officer.

14.   Auerbach, who Monday night was adamant that he would retain his title as president of the Celtics, will instead be given a new title.

15.   Barrett in turn will be succeeded as chief operating officer by Anthony J. Vinciquerra, who will retain his title of executive vice president.

16.   Because Kasparov retains his title in the event of a tie, many think Anand will need to play aggressively, especially with the white pieces.

17.   Bobek, who still could retain her title by winning the free skate, had considered scaling back her long program to ease the stress on her ankle.

18.   After reverting to the jab and using the wounded right only sporadically, Jordan retained the title.

19.   Alexei Urmanov of Russia has a groin injury and is not trying to retain his title.

20.   Bridget Macaskill will succeed Fossel as its chief executive officer and will retain her titles of president and chief operating officer.