41.  Although she's No. 3, even Lindsay Davenport said Venus is the top player in the women's game.

42.  Expectations this year were high, as the field includes Woods and four other of the top eight players in the world ranking.

43.  Enough to have recruited a top player from a rival school and spurred a bitter lawsuit.

44.  Fassel was asked Wednesday if the injury Monday night to San Francisco wide receiver Jerry Rice had affected his thinking about how long to play his top players.

45.  Favorites to survive Old Waverly start with the tour's top players.

46.  Even counting the scores of Woods and Sergio Garcia (68), the top 10 players in the world shot a collective 30-over.

47.  FBC-HALL-OF-FAME (Undated) _ Football Hall of Fame luncheon honors top players, including Wuerffel.

48.  FBN-DRAFT-SEAHAWKS (Undated) A look at the top five players in the NFL draft.

49.  Every top player attended the Jets' meeting, including receiver Keyshawn Johnson and quarterback Neil O'Donnell.

50.  Fisher said he hoped the top players would be attracted by the prize money and the opportunity to play in the Garden.