41.   Look for the Steelers to trade backup fullback Richard Huntley to the Dolphins for draft choices and then open negotiations with starter Jerome Bettis on a contract extension.

42.   A contract extension could be forthcoming for Rangers reliever Tim Crabtree.

43.   A contract extension would allow management to lock in labor rates over a longer period.

44.   A group of players sought out Angels general manager Bill Bavasi to discuss concerns about manager Terry Collins, who is negotiating a contract extension.

45.   A big season would have meant a big contract extension.

46.   A Knicks coach everybody thought was finished astonishingly received a contract extension.

47.   A few months ago, Robinson gave Boone a two-year contract extension and called him one of the best managers in baseball.

48.   A person close to Valentine said the manager would like to sign a contract extension now.

49.   According to Raveling, USC did not attempt to retain him with promises of a contract extension or more money.

50.   After that he can be a free agent, although general manager Doug Melvin has brought up the possibility of working out a contract extension.