1.   His father, Jiri, is a renowned former player and coach.

2.   Last year, renowned players fell like leaves on an autumn day, but Wednesday the majority of top-seeded players advanced.

3.   While the Yankees delay the arrival of perhaps the most renowned Class AAA player in their history, Strawberry tried to preach patience.

4.   Australian Grandmaster Ian Rogers said the quiet start to the contest from two players renowned for their wild attacking games was disappointing chess fans.

5.   Bill Parcells, his current boss, predecessor as coach and renowned player of mind games, has made similar statements throughout his career.

6.   Brescia, coached by Carlo Mazzone, currently lies seventh in Serie A and its most renowned player is the former Italian international Roberto Baggio.

7.   But he still was amazed that he outlasted a player renowned for his fitness and willpower.

8.   But half the credit should go to renowned jazz bass player Charlie Haden.

9.   Fiorentina, which is owned by television and movie tycoon Vittorio Cecchi Gori, said it had no plans to negotiate the transfer of his most renowned player.

10.   He was outclassed by Johansson, who was hitting better backhands than Safin, a player renowned for that particular shot.