31.   But that is a stopgap move that keeps the team in perpetual churn.

32.   But the sale has opposed by some baseball owners, and Houston civic leaders have rallied to keep the team from leaving.

33.   But the effort to keep their team together cost money and forced them to enter training camp with only one sure thing at running back, Jamal Lewis.

34.   But where Lemaire has succeeded most is keeping his team on top when every night teams were gunning for them.

35.   But you do know he is keeping his team in the mini-pennant race in the N.L. West.

36.   But to keep the team in Seattle, officials in King County, Washington have filed suit to block the move.

37.   By keeping the team in New England, Kraft became an instant hero.

38.   Cablevision wants to buy the Yankees to keep the team on MSG in perpetuity and away from potential rivals.

39.   By helping to keep football teams in profit, the NFL buttresses a national fan base.

40.   Costs also keep the team from holding long training camps, and most players train on their own all over the globe.