81.   Now the deal might be signed in November.

82.   Of the six previous lottery choices in the Donald T. Sterling era, not one has been signed in time for training camp.

83.   Only one player has been signed in this country through the posting system.

84.   On Saturday morning, Ekeus was informed that the Iraqi leadership had accepted the document, which was signed later in the day.

85.   Peter Burleigh, the acting U.S. representatives to the United Nations, signed it in New York on Thursday afternoon.

86.   Randy Johnson is signed in Arizona and the possibility of landing Kevin Brown or Roger Clemens is becoming more and more remote.

87.   Recruiting, of course, is more demanding for two teams, especially since Hill did not sign anyone in the fall.

88.   President Clinton lobbied for the legislation and is expected to sign it in the coming days.

89.   Rookie goalie Cesar Delgado, who was signed in January as a discovery player, took the net and showed his inexperience.

90.   Ron Harper, signed in October, might be the sprinkle that put the Lakers over the top this season.