71.   Both men have since retired, and they could not be reached for comment.

72.   Both players have since retired.

73.   Brook has long since lost interest in staging.

74.   But Beijing has since dropped plans for a code.

75.   But beneath its festive facade, the city is having a nasty time with racial issues dating back to slavery that most cities have long since put behind them.

76.   But Coach Rich Kotite on Wednesday gave Glenn Foley the biggest opportunity he has had since joining the Jets as their final draft pick a year ago.

77.   But critics have since found reason to worry.

78.   But Cockell has since left the White House for a promotion to an executive job in the Secret Service in charge of training.

79.   But he has since earned significant respect.

80.   But in his three games since his return from hernia surgery, the Rockets are unbeaten, sustaining their strong play as well as they have since last March.