51.   This year, the academy chose veteran producer Gil Cates, for the eighth time in nine years, to produce the Oscars.

52.   This marks the eighth time the Cowboys have been chosen to play in an American Bowl game.

53.   Those emotions again played a role as the Comets beat the Mercury for the eighth time in as many meetings at Compaq Center over the last three years.

54.   Toyota Motor Corp. and other carmakers gained after the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said vehicle production rose for the eighth time in the past nine months.

55.   Tonight, they face off for the eighth time, when Georgia State opens its season against Fresno State.

56.   Tuesday, for the eighth time in nine days, Baghdad blocked efforts by the monitors to enter suspect Iraqi sites because U.S. citizens were among the inspection teams.

57.   USC failed to score a touchdown in the second half for the eighth time this season.

58.   U.S. manufacturers said business slowed for the eighth time in nine months in January as sluggish consumer spending kept inventory high and production low.

59.   Wednesday marked the eighth time in nine games the Dodgers used the same lineup.

60.   ...The Sonics beat the Mavericks for the eighth straight time overall.