Miami officials refused to comment on the incident, and did not make players or coaches available to media.

Miami officials sought alternatives that included the possibility of traveling through Philadelphia.

Miami officials released a statement saying they were negotiating with Riley and would "refrain from further comment until a final agreement is reached."

Miami officials are taking no chances; they recently received an $8.5 million federal boost from the massive Iraq war bill to plan security for the trade meeting.

The deception continued when Miami officials were called by Headquarters to respond to the allegations.

Miami officials, however, are concerned that an 11-team conference will not be able to stage a championship game.

One Miami official said the Hurricanes would be the only team there that did not use charter planes for travel.

Burton, a second-year forward, will continue his treatment for the condition in an unidentified medical center, Miami officials said.

Miami officials said the draft was full of mistakes, even identifying the wrong buildings as shelters.

Miami officials said Knight Ridder's departure was a huge psychological loss.