21.   She declined to say whether that included professional athletes.

22.   These might include athletes preparing for a big game, students studying for a test or parents whose toddlers bring home colds from day care.

23.   Union membership is mandatory for all who make commercials, including athletes.

24.   While the proposal currently would cover only professional players and coaches, Travis said he would consider including college athletes in the legislation as well.

25.   And Malaysian officials suggested they would not include disabled athletes in their Games, extending a debate started by Australian chef de mission Arthur Tunstall.

26.   Previous recipients include American athlete Jesse Owens, German tennis star Steffi Graf, assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Ghandi and South African president Nelson Mandela.