51.   Branson nonetheless says that he will be able to compete with established players like Vodafone.

52.   -- DAN REEVES has seen some Pro Bowl performances by players around the league like EMMITT SMITH and his players like linebacker MICHAEL BROOKS.

53.   A father of eight, Murphy said he appreciates the positive impact players like Rodriguez have on children.

54.   A dynamic, left-handed redhead, Laver not only won two Grand Slams, but also inspired players like John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova and Pete Sampras.

55.   A lot of players like the idea of teams from Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Dominican Republic competing at full strength.

56.   A player like him comes around just a couple of times a century.

57.   A player like me, some days the puck goes in.

58.   A player like Weinke just makes his job easier.

59.   A noted long but erratic hitter, Calcavecchia said the absence of trees on many fairways should help players like himself, John Daly and Fred Couples.

60.   A player like Galderisi comes to the US, and after three games, he is sent home.