11.   Federation officials also announced changes in the team format next year.

12.   Goodwill Games swimming starts Tuesday with unusual team format.

13.   The new team format was viewed as unfair by Kenyan runners, who have dominated recent events.

14.   The Ryder Cup uses team match play scoring but does not use a team format throughout.

15.   The U.S. women clamored for a change to a team format that would further distinguish the Summer Games from other tournaments.

16.   The tournament is an official Senior PGA Tour event for the first time, with the Legends Division switching from a team format to individual play.

17.   U.S. swimmers, however, seem to have more important things on their mind as the meet begins tonight with a unique dual-meet team format.

18.   But international bragging rights and pride bring greater motivation in a unique team format.

19.   While practical details still had to be worked out, Sharara had suggested adopting an Olympic team format, which would allow them to keep doubles matches.

20.   Set up course in US Open style but move could backfire if the Ryder rookies fall victim to pressure of team format.