31.   Since Thursday, the Blues and Rangers have been discussing a compensation deal that could include players, cash or draft picks.

32.   Since the Nebraska squad already included two players facing felony charges, the decision should not have come as a huge surprise.

33.   Ten members of the Florida Marlins baseball team, including six players, sat out the evening home game with the San Francisco Giants.

34.   That includes the players.

35.   That division includes players who were not invited to play in the summer league by NBA teams.

36.   The budget steering committee formed today will include key players in both chambers of Congress.

37.   The batting leaders in the independent Northern League included several players with local ties.

38.   The first unit, which includes NHL player of the week Luc Robitaille, had an off night, although Ziggy Palffy hit the post twice.

39.   The injury is rare among all athletes, including football players.

40.   The moves included some players who had been in the majors all seasons, including Jim Mouton of Houston and Fernando Vina of the Mets.