11.   One possible scenario, reported here Wednesday, is a McVie-Kasper tandem behind the bench next season.

12.   Person has had to adjust to starting and coming off the bench this season as the Suns have gone through many changes.

13.   That makes him one of three Sutter brothers behind NHL benches next season.

14.   These are the types of performances the Bruins have been getting from their bench all season.

15.   Veterans Ricky Pierce and Eddie Johnson were to give Indiana points off the bench this season.

16.   WESTERN CONFERENCE REPORT FRANCIS SHINES It was a bit of a surprise that Wayne Gretzky kept Coyotes coach Bobby Francis behind the bench this season.

17.   Will the Braves send them back to the minors rather than have them sit on the bench all season?

18.   Crawford spent nearly as much time on the Michigan bench last season as he did on the floor.

19.   Green believed in Culpepper even as he held him on the bench last season.

20.   Haley has been sitting on the bench all season in street clothes and played just seven minutes in one game.