21.   But it was definitely an ugly way to end a season that started with three straight wins and such lofty expectations.

22.   But just seven days after an MRI revealed a torn medial collateral ligament that all but ended his season, Smolinski skated Monday for Kings coaches and medical personnel.

23.   But several ski areas in New York never opened this year, and many others will end their seasons in the next two weeks.

24.   But then reality sets in when I start thinking about four games in Seattle to end the season.

25.   But the team could wait until Triple-A Albuquerque ends its season next week to promote players.

26.   Catching a TD pass against Deion Sanders would be a nice way to end the season.

27.   Carter was hit in the backfield on two of his three carries against the Lions, including the one that ended his season.

28.   Cornerback Carlton Gray fractured his right forearm near the end of the quarter, ending his season.

29.   Dave Gallagher stopped by, too, the day before the Atlanta outfielder was to move his family back to New Jersey now that the season has been ended.

30.   Doctors said the injury would end his season.