21.   Agoos has also been a key to the resurgence of the San Jose Earthquakes since joining that team this season.

22.   All three played for other teams last season -- Levine with the Rangers, Petkovsek with the Cardinals and Magnante with the Royals.

23.   But Albert doubted that Parcells would coach any team next season but the Jets.

24.   But Calipari and General Manager John Nash have molded a competitive team this season.

25.   But in what has become an annual rite of passage, he was snubbed from the National League All-Star team this season for the third time despite gaudy numbers.

26.   But San Diego, a Super Bowl team last season, finally had something to shout about.

27.   But the Kings are a different team this season, an improved team.

28.   But there have been serious subplots in almost every game between the teams this season.

29.   But they also were thrilled with the performance of Matt Kenseth, who will join the Winston Cup team next season.

30.   But this is a point in the year when players continue to sweat in order to make the team next season.