21.   And the players say Chaney is honest and direct, qualities they say they admire.

22.   And what about the unity the Galaxy players say is their edge so far?

23.   And yet, in terms of what both players say matters most to them, so little achieved.

24.   Another former player said he became addicted to the violence.

25.   Angels players said it was difficult to go about their duties Wednesday.

26.   Another Houston minor league player said that while Miles held on to the gun with both hands, the gunman repeatedly punched him with his free hand.

27.   And, some Carolina players say, that is true.

28.   Another contributing factor, the players said, was the summer lockout that forced the cancellation of two minicamps.

29.   Arnott does not care what players say, at that moment, when your name is called.

30.   As for the room-trashing, many found it hard to believe when some US players said the chairs in their rooms simply fell apart.