together in a package.'' -- Team manager McDonald Swan after the Bermuda squad had lost their first two matches of their England tour.

"This is a bad sign, a sign that should open our eyes and change us.'' -- Chicago Bulls' superstar Michael Jordan whose team squandered fourth-period leads in Games Four and Five.

"As far as I know, they haven't changed the rules for the Finals. The games are still 48 minutes long. If the Bulls only play for 42, that's not our problem.'' -- Rick Adelman, Portland's coach, responding to statements by Bulls players that they gave away the two losses...rather than the Blazers winning them.

"There may be players hiding in the woodwork waiting to explode...look at what they (Stars) did to Nationals.'' -- Police cricket team captain Ferdinand Thorne, whose team's Central Counties match against what would have been a below-strength Western Stars squad was rained out.

"I know I'm not the most popular inmate in here because I stand up for what I believe in. I basically say what's on my mind. And from prior experience I know that could land me in a lot of trouble.'' -- Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

"Chicago's a very fine team. They have a certain arrogance and I see why.'' -- Portland forward Buck Williams after losing Game Six -- and the championship -- in Chicago.

"There's only one winner. We sent a lot of teams home, the Lakers and Phoenix and Utah. Today, we got sent home. In life there has to be a second-place team.'' -- More Williams.

Whatever we do we will do together. There is nothing like serving Christ on the Sabbath.'' -- Bermuda defender Albert Caisey, whose Sabbath will prevent he and Voorhees Astwood from playing in the return leg of the World Cup qualifying match against Antigua.