Reuters.com League News

• 10/11/2001: Playoff format change - top 16 players during the regular season will make the playoffs, instead of the originally stipulated 12.

• 10/4/2001: League is established with 26 charter members. Exhibition season is in full swing. Lots of talent in the league; too early to tell if there are any clear front-running favorites. It is projected that the regular season will start in several weeks.