1.   Dykes said he pondered retirement at one point during the ongoing NCAA investigation but has no plans to follow through with the notion.

2.   Elliott, who pondered retirement this off-season but is returning for another year, said he spoke to Mourning after he found out their diseases were similar.

3.   For a time, he pondered retirement, but was talked out of it by family and friends.

4.   He should step in immediately for Eric Allen, who is pondering retirement.

5.   Hitting coach Lee Elia is pondering retirement.

6.   Last week, as the hockey world was held captive while Wayne pondered retirement, Brent quietly went about his usual anonymous role.

7.   Leiter has pondered retirement and he will continually be asked questions about leaving as the new Mets develop and try to return to the postseason.

8.   Lokey ponders retirement but enjoys himself too much.

9.   Quarterback Troy Aikman, one of several Cowboys who openly pondered retirement after last season, says the Steelers are a good opening test.

10.   Plagued by an arm injury that had him pondering retirement, Courier would win just three more matches through the U.S. Open.