21.   But Sorrento half-heartedly swung for strike three to end the inning.

22.   But the strike ended almost as quickly as it began.

23.   But when the strike ended, they were among the first on line at the ticket booths.

24.   But with strong indications the strike is ending, the Tigers are leaving the Triple-A job vacant.

25.   Chrysler late today issued its regular Thursday assembly plant schedule for next week, apparently under the assumption the strike will end.

26.   DuPuy also noted that the loan was taken not long after the players strike ended, a time when clubs had unusual financial problems, he said.

27.   Either way, the NATO strike ended a disturbing period that had seen Serbs flout United Nations mandates and escalate their attacks against civilians and peacekeepers with apparent impunity.

28.   Eventually, the idiot owners have to cave in and the strike will end.

29.   Even if the strike ends quickly, GM may not be able to resume full production quickly.

30.   Fehr said the tumbling free-agent salaries since the strike ended were expected, but his message to the returning players is of simple resolve.