1.   Any player found guilty of using banned substances faces the prospect of a lengthy suspension.

2.   Another highly placed NBA official said it was possible the league would take further action against Sprewell, which may include a lengthy suspension.

3.   Forward Alex Sanders was academically ineligible and All-American center Samaki Walker served a lengthy NCAA suspension.

4.   Given the punishment of Taylor, McHale and Smith, he is probably looking at a lengthy suspension.

5.   He feels that lengthy suspensions draw more attention to the problems than help in eradicating them.

6.   If an athlete exceeds the limit before a race, he is not allowed to start for medical reasons but is not subject to a lengthy suspension.

7.   In major-league baseball, suspensions are determined on a case-by-case basis, but there is precedent for lengthy suspensions for repeat offenders.

8.   Many are predicting a lengthy suspension and a possible fine.

9.   Roberts should have been tossed out, hauled before chief disciplinarian Colin Campbell, and tagged with a lengthy suspension.

10.   Two seasons ago, two Rangers were given lengthy suspensions for stick fouls.