21.   A spokesman at the Chechen military command suggested that the Russians needed the cease-fire to regroup their forces and to save face during state visits abroad.

22.   Belmore player Umi Kaisa punched the referee in the face during a match against the North Steyne club last Saturday.

23.   Defense attorney Jack Crawford said Edwards stabbed Ford in self-defense after Ford struck Edwards in the face during an argument in the parking lot.

24.   England rugby captain Martin Johnson will be investigated by the Rugby Football Union for punching an opponent in the face during a domestic league match.

25.   England captain Alan Shearer was charged with misconduct by the Football Association on Wednesday for kicking opponent Neil Lennon in the face during a Premier League game.

26.   England captain Alan Shearer was summoned Wednesday to appear before the Football Association to explain kicking an opponent in the face during a Premier League game.

27.   French defender Jonathan Zebina was disqualified for punching Recoba in the face during their encounter on Sunday.

28.   He also advised people to wear masks or tie handkerchiefs around their faces during the spraying to prevent inhaling excessive amounts of chemicals.

29.   Guadalupe is accused of punching a resident in the face during a fight at a local gas station.

30.   He took an elbow to the right side of his face during the South Africa game, damaging a nerve.