41.  But Ackerman said that did not necessarily mean that Lobo, a former star player at the University of Connecticut, will play for the New York team.

42.  But he has become more subdued this season, while the club has aggressively signed and promoted its star players, Piazza in particular.

43.  But if star players are allowed to dominate and weaker ones feel left out not just of the game but also of the socializing, it stops being fun.

44.  But it could create a class system of tournaments, possibly inducing star players to skip lesser events and focus on the big-money events instead.

45.  But several star players would have been behind Thomas.

46.  But name another star player.

47.  But one important thing must take place in order for a star player like Harbor to perform.

48.  But the most costly removals have been the star Hispanic players, which has led to an alienation from the most fervent and numerous fans in the United States.

49.  But the NHL sees its All-Star Game as a way to market its sport, to introduce its star players to mildly interested American fans.

50.  But the league could learn from the English about generating publicity and creating star players.