1.   Although he is generally optimistic about a deal being reached, Pollin said the owners must get a fair deal.

2.   Polling experts said the margin of error made it difficult to know the outcome until the votes had been counted.

3.   Pollin said he had told Barry of his decision to build the arena.

4.   Pollin said.

5.   Pollin said he decided to sell after his sons told him they had no interest in leaving their careers to take over his business.

6.   Pollin said he thinks Jordan, who won six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls, is going through a self-examination of sorts.

7.   Polling officials said there were scattered clashes but no injuries.

8.   Pollin said he still has big sports aspirations.

9.   Pollin had said he would consider allowing his arena to be used only if the mayor could guarantee its security.

10.   Polling officers said that voting was made complicated by the large number of lists of candidates.