11.   Van Ackeren was an avid sports fan who was offered tryouts as a pitcher by the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox.

12.   An avid sports fan, Major was asked Friday in a BBC interview if new laws were needed to protect events still with terrestrial channels.

13.   Meanwhile Menem, an avid sports fan, said he is convinced a solution can be found during talks scheduled for Monday.

14.   President Franjo Tudjman, an avid sports fan and follower of Croatia, attended the game.

15.   Somalis are avid sports fans.

16.   That might not sit well with Laurie, a front-row fixture at Missouri basketball games and an avid sports fan.

17.   Thomas was an avid sports memorabilia collector, amassing numerous autographs, photos, even his own football cards.

18.   Young Menem, an avid sports fan like his father, has frequently driven in international auto rally competitions and is an experienced small plane and helicopter pilot.