1.   Although traditionalists will miss North Wilkesboro, its departure was inevitable, as the Winston Cup series continued to grow into a major sports league.

2.   And as always in these labor disputes in professional sports leagues, fans stand to be the big losers if a season is interrupted.

3.   And unless a collective bargaining agreement is reached during the next few months, the NBA may be the next professional sports league to go on strike.

4.   And, perhaps, avoid shutting down another pro sports league.

5.   As far as the pro sports leagues, and the apparel manufacturers such as Nike, Champion, etc., they just need to be slapped.

6.   Aside from the NFL, no other professional sports league has the power to consistently captivate crowds outside its own individual markets.

7.   At the time of his resignation, he had the longest tenure of any coach in the four major professional sports leagues.

8.   Backers of the bill range from consumer advocate Ralph Nader and the four major sports leagues to law-enforcement officials, the Christian Coalition and regulated gambling operations.

9.   - Workers who spend a lot of time on personal stuff, be it phone calls, Internet surfing, bill paying or fantasy sport leagues.

10.   A bankrupt franchise in a healthy sports league is like a neglected house on a pleasant and prosperous street.