11.   And, once the games began and actions had to back up words, the Patriots flopped.

12.   Antoine Walker, while admitting the team needed practice, also wished the games would begin again.

13.   Arizona coach Vince Tobin sent quarterback Boomer Esiason to the bench before the game began this time, deciding to let backup Kent Graham start.

14.   As the game begins, I wander the stands.

15.   As for Monday night, the edge was off before the game even began.

16.   As soon as the game begins, Boston targets the jugular.

17.   As the game began, the Rangers almost immediately had another injured forward.

18.   As the game began, the crowd settled down.

19.   As the game began, the Mariners announced that the pitcher ultimately had decided not to deal with reporters for the remainder of the season.

20.   As the game began, the arena was half empty.