91.   Every professional sports team that ever existed has claimed a rivalry with somebody.

92.   Every town has sports teams that have made some pretty bad trades and free-agent signings.

93.   Erecting stadiums to retain or lure professional sports teams became the focus in cities like Cincinnati, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Kansas City and Baltimore.

94.   Even so, memories of previous failed deals with sports teams led some local officials to preach caution.

95.   Finally, the sports teams are called the Terrapins, or Terps, for short.

96.   Fan loyalty never used to be something a professional sports team had to earn.

97.   FILM-REVIEW-MIGHTY DUCKS When it comes to creating uplifting movies about downtrodden, underdog sports teams, nobody does it like Disney.

98.   For instance, Illumination Polymer Technologies Inc. has come up with a cap with red digital displays that light up the name of your favorite sports team.

99.   For some alumni, a fervent demonstration at their alma mater evokes the kind of devotion others might bestow on a good sports team.

100.   For now his image of Boston is nothing more than its professional sports teams.