21.   FA president Bert Millichip has also indicated a life ban was probable.

22.   Eric Cantona escaped the life ban he had feared Friday but will remain out of soccer until October as punishment for his karate-style attack on a fan.

23.   First offenders are automatically banned for two years while a second offense will result in a life ban.

24.   Former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje asked a court Wednesday to overturn his life ban from the sport so that he could earn a living.

25.   Former South African cricket captain Hansie Cronje asked a court Wednesday to overturn his life ban from the sport so that he can earn a living.

26.   German swim team leader Winfried Leopold faced a possible life ban from the sport after being stripped of his world championships accreditation for admitting to administering drugs.

27.   Greek swimmer Vassilis Demetis has received a life ban from competition after testing positive for a banned substance, media reports said Saturday.

28.   He was suspended from all competition immediately and now faces another disciplinary hearing, where it is expected the life ban will be imposed.

29.   If convicted a second time, he could face a life ban.

30.   Lewis said he supported the life ban.