This was extreme circumstances,'' said Pat Courtney, a spokesman for Major League Baseball.

To stay on the island during those circumstances would expose anyone to the certain risk of death or extreme, extended hardship,

Nicole grew up in extreme circumstances, but she couldn't get past the legal test for a downward departure.

It usually takes him a little warm to get warmed up. He started throwing his fast ball in the third inning.

A manager can't just get up and leave if he's under contract,'' said agent Lon Cooper, whose clients include several NBA coaches.

I'm looking forward to it. I've really enjoyed working with Bob. Good play-by-play guys can make it easy for an analyst.