11.   Along with all of this, there are rumors that the Jets are looking for a general manager.

12.   Also, there were rumors that Koplan had threatened to resign in the first days of the anthrax attacks unless his agency was allowed to talk.

13.   Also, there had been rumors of financial difficulties at Sabena, but the Kosters said Grand Circle officials assured them there would be no problem.

14.   Although MLB headquarters denies it, the rumor is that owners have put pressure on commissioner Bud Selig to come off the hard line.

15.   Although Toronto, Detroit and even the Rangers have been mentioned as possible options, the St. Louis rumors have been strong this week.

16.   Although there are periodic rumors that Porsche could be acquired by a larger company, the German car maker is not presently owned by anybody else.

17.   Among Jews in Tehran, there have been many rumors, mostly involving possible actions by the Jews that overzealous investigators might have interpreted as spying.

18.   And finally, there were the rumors.

19.   And if rumors of a transfer to New York are correct, you may not have to travel to Chicago to grab this splendid opportunity.

20.   And if the rumor were to prove false?