61.   But this team and this organization, as is the league, is a work in progress.

62.   But Tranghese says he is less worried now than he was five years ago when the league was also in a downward spiral.

63.   But their release from the ABL is not official yet, since the league is in the middle of bankruptcy proceedings.

64.   Certainly, a new league is not in the interest of football fans.

65.   Chastain, who grew up watching only men play professional soccer, reiterated why the new league is important.

66.   Clarke said he hopes the league will be back.

67.   Citing issues of leadership, collective bargaining and sagging fan interest, NBA commissioner David Stern admits his league is at a crossroads.

68.   Community basketball leagues will be able to use the facility.

69.   Dallas coach Ken Hitchcock is convinced the league is on the brink of a new era, with a true emphasis on offense.

70.   Despite all the talk of teams moving from one city to another, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said the league is healthy and stable.