1.  Any player will be able to sign with an independent team and become a free agent.

2.  Deputy Executive Director Zoann Attwood, who became acting director when Linares was fired, quit this month to look for a new job.

3.  Deputy Mayor Rudy Washington, who oversees the administration's club campaign, said complaints of New York's becoming duller than Kansas were reasons to celebrate.

4.  Dennis Conner has become an international celebrity for his ability to win the 20-mile races that make up sailing's America's Cup.

5.  Dennis Eckersley became the first free agent to agree to a new contract, re-signing Monday with the Oakland Athletics.

6.  Dennis F. Strigl, 53, chairman of Bell Atlantic's wireless unit, will become executive vice president overseeing the domestic wireless operation.

7.  Dennis Hayes, founder of the company that bears his name, becomes chairman of the merged firm.

8.  Denton decides to apply, and he becomes one of three finalists from among hundreds of applicants.

9.  Denver Broncos receivers coach Mike Heimerdinger said he has turned down an offer from the Cowboys to become the team's offensive coordinator.

10.  Denver DE Neil Smith has 13 career sacks against the Chargers and needs two to become the 17th player in history with 100.