Sentence examples for on the contracts of from inspiring English sources

Several factors led to the demise of the four-team deal, none more important than the Pistons' refusal on Monday night to take on the contracts of seven marginal role players moments after the Knicks, the Lakers and the SuperSonics had begun plans for a conference call to announce the deal.

The Astros could have taken on the contracts of the entire starting lineup for the National League all-star team this year for just $84 million.

Fox declined to comment on the contracts of Mr. O'Reilly or of Mr. Colmes.

MONTREAL CANADIENS--Declined the options on the contracts of D Patrice Brisebois and F Gavin Morgan.

INDIANA PACERS -- Exercised their options on the contracts of G Jamaal Tinsley and C Primoz Brezec.

Exercised options on the contracts of INF Dave Hansen and SS Jeff Reboulet.

As Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday, Denver was also unwilling to take on the contract of forward Luol Deng, who the Bulls were dangling on trade proposals.

Some background: On June 1, the contracts of 50,000 union workers expire, making them eligible to strike.

National League COLORADO ROCKIES--Exercised their option on the contract of OF Matt Holliday.

Exercised the option on the contract of RHP Curtis Leskanic.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ISLANDERS--Exercised their option on the contract of RW Mariusz Czerkawski.