61.   Sergio Garcia, the defending Colonial champ, ranks eighth in earnings and is fifth in the world rankings.

62.   Spain is the defending Federation Cup champ and is favored again this year.

63.   Still, defending champ Laura Davies backs up Lopez -- sort of.

64.   Still, the defending Calder Cup champs clinched a playoff berth Wednesday . . . Many comings and goings from Tsongas Arena, including a trade involving Lowell and the IHL.

65.   Swing that point to Woods and the United States, rather than the Europeans, would be the defending champs in the event.

66.   Still, the Matadors will play most of the teams in the MPSF, including defending NCAA champ UCLA.

67.   That honor goes to younger seniors such as Hale Irwin and defending champ Gil Morgan.

68.   The beleaguered defending champs will embrace every win with equal enthusiasm.

69.   The American League West leaders barely got out of the dugout before hitting spikes in the road, left by the AL West defending champs.

70.   The Buccaneers grabbed a playoff spot with their thrilling victory over the Rams and simultaneously sent the Rams, the defending Super Bowl champs, reeling.