1.  Although he threw only 11 passes asCade McNown's backup, his athleticism and knowledge of the offense made the difference.

2.  Although he threw three touchdown passes, including Jerry Rice's first touchdown pass from a quarterback this season, Grbac was not especially sharp.

3.  Any pitcher who throws to first more than three times while attempting to hold a runner on base will be shot.

4.  Any reservations he had about being unable to continue throwing in his unconventional fashion _ rather than setting and throwing _ evaporated long before Tuesdaynight, he said.

5.  Denise Pointer had just turned in with her dentist husband, Gary Pointer, when they were thrown from their beds.

6.  Dennis Rodman grabbed Vlade Divac's arm and then threw both arms around the Lakers center, nearly provoking a brawl.

7.  Denton has thrown for 2,274 yards and 14 touchdowns with 191 completions on 345 attempts.

8.  DENVER BRONCOS: Throw it if you can.

9.  Denver did everything to let Atlanta stay in the game, but on the Falcons' next two series, Chandler threw interceptions.

10.  Denver will throw a lot of defensive looks at (Dan) Marino.