31.   After that, the league has six guaranteed berths in non-BCS games.

32.   Aiello would not comment on other possible sites, but said that the league has had recent conversations with Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan.

33.   After the game Sunday night, the leagues will have separate planes flying from New York to Seattle.

34.   All leagues have salary caps, enabling them to control costs and limit ticket prices.

35.   But as far as basketball is concerned, Big Ten coaches think the league has a chance at redemption.

36.   But if either league does have an advantage, it is the eight-team WNBA, which has the support and the deep pockets of the NBA.

37.   But if there is no cap on high-end salaries soon, the league will have the same division of classes.

38.   But in these post-Gretzky days, the league still has the Stanley Cup, its great and longstanding star.

39.   But inasmuch as the league has never forced an owner to reverse intentions, it is doubtful the league has much leverage against the Browns.

40.   But the league had some counterproposals of its own.