11.  Any plaintiff who develops AIDS will also receive a monthly payment of about $1,400.

12.  Any player who can't concentrate for 40 seconds at a stretch likely will find himself with all the time in the world to daydream.

13.  Defensive tackle Reuben Davis, who played in Tampa and Phoenix during 1988-93, calls O'Neal the Chargers' "E.F. Hutton."

14.  Defensive tackle Russell Maryland, who sprained his right knee against the Eagles, said a potential playoff matchup with the 49ers can wait for now.

15.  Defensive tackle Sean Phillips, who had surgery to remove torn cartilage in his knee two weeks ago, has been cleared to practice.

16.  Defensively, the Nets struggled to contain Philadelphia's Dana Barros, who made another bid for the All-Star team with 31 points Friday night.

17.  Defensively, the Patriots will be without end Ferric Collons, one of their top run stoppers, who has an ankle injury.

18.  Deputy District Attorney Julius Finkelstein, who is handling the criminal case against Avant!, said he hadn't seen the motion and couldn't comment.

19.  Deputy District Attorney Sally Thomas, who is handling the case, declined to comment on whether the men will be charged or when a decision will be reached.

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