21.   The stars might play a series or two -- if they play at all.

22.   The teen country star plays Blockbuster Pavilion this weekend.

23.   These days, pop stars are playing with samplers and string sections, computers and keyboards, turntables and tapes.

24.   This was the second time the NHL stopped play during the season to permit its stars to play in the Olympics.

25.   We feel like we have a great defense, but our stars play on offense.

26.   Peter Warrick will have to wait until Thursday to see if a judge approves a plea agreement that will allow the Florida State star to play this weekend.

27.   Although not a regular starter, Basler is a valuable member of the squad because the eccentric, unpredictable star can play at several positions.

28.   Belgian coach Wang Dayong said his star played needed rest.

29.   Brazilian star Juninho played at Middlesbrough on Sunday but maintained he would be staying at Atletico Madrid instead of rejoining the English club.

30.   But while Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves begins his assimilation into the England squad, two fallen Dutch stars will be playing while serving drug bans.