Sentence examples for expected the league from inspiring English sources

Union officials have said privately that they expected the league to cancel the Winter Classic early as a pressure tactic.

Privately, union officials had said for months that they expected the league to cancel the game as a negotiating tactic.

But now that softball's biggest names have committed to playing in the league, Commissioner Cheri Kempf said she expected the league to grow.

Bob Burda, a Big 12 spokesman, said he expected the league to sign an agreement soon; all that remains is approval from its board.

Sakiewicz also said he expected the league to provide a replacement for CLINT MATHIS, who is out for the season after knee surgery.

Starting this season, the 10 colleges will share in a 12-year, $500 million contract with Fox Sports 1, a sum that will rise to $600 million if, as expected, the league expands to 12 members.

In the meantime, expect the league to announce Wednesday the cancellation of the second week of the two-week preseason.

On defense, the Giants do not expect the league's leading rusher, the rookie Adrian Peterson (knee), to play.

The SEC is not opposed to playing the 2012 season with 13 teams, but league officials expect the league to balance out at 14 for scheduling purposes.

But players and coaches say they do not expect the league's quality of play to suffer.

We expect the league to provide all information so that we can ensure a fair process for all who were involved".