11.   In Rodriguez, baseball has its Tiger Woods, a player with the talent and charisma to transcend the sport.

12.   It is a story that far transcends sport.

13.   It transcended sport, weathered the long years of retirement and still had enough stroke this week to move New Yorkers to tears.

14.   Jordan had dominated the NBA like no player before him, transcending the sport to become one of the most recognized personalities in the world.

15.   Not even Albert transcended the sport.

16.   Runners and city residents embraced the experience and initiated a genuine bonding that has transcended sports.

17.   Some players, such as Joe Montana, have transcended the sport with steely resolve and stone-cold focus under the Super Bowl lights.

18.   Some athletes transcend their sport to become artist-performers, he said.

19.   The face and name that transcends his sport is officially back.

20.   The Super Bowl, a secular holiday that transcends sports, may be the only stage large enough to hold them.