61.   Safin and Kafelnikov reached semifinals in the U.S. Open last week but failed to beat their opponents and make an all-Russian final.

62.   Shinichi Yokota and Katsunori Kuwabara beat their opponents Saturday and advanced to the final of the Japan PGA Matchplay Championship Promise Cup.

63.   She is more methodical, beating her opponents with consistency and smart decisions while rarely displaying more than a girlish smile and hesitant wave for the gallery.

64.   They are trying to become the first team in NFL history to beat an opponent three times in a season with two of the victories coming on the road.

65.   There are few high-powered clashes Wednesday, with the big names all expected to beat modest opponents.

66.   This, however, was the first time the Lakers beat an opponent in four straight games in the finals.

67.   This, however, was the first time they ever beat an opponent in four straight games.

68.   Two English clubs beat Spanish opponents in the first legs of European Champions Cup quarterfinals Wednesday.

69.   Two Americans beat seeded opponents.

70.   Williams had more trouble finding the court than beating her opponent.