MARKETPLACE ROUND-UP

          WNBA Comets G Cynthia Cooper has begun wearing her new
     Nike signature sneaker, the Air Shake 'Em Up, that will be
     available at retail in August (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 5/19).
     ...Casey Martin's agent Chris Murray, on Martin, who has
     signed endorsement deals with Nike, Ping, Spalding, Hartford
     Life and We lifestyle magazine: "After taxes and investing
     correctly, he should be on solid financial footing for at
     least the next few years" (USA TODAY, 5/20)....Former API
     Group co-founder/Chair Alan Pascoe, on the Octagon Group's
     acquisition of API: "The sale of API has given me the chance
     to review how I want to spend my time in the future. 
     Initially, it will allow me to take a hands-on approach to
     the re-launch of the commercial programme of British
     athletics" (London DAILY TELEGRAPH, 5/19).