71.   Meadows, making his third appearance since coming over from San Diego in a trade last month, allowed three runs and six hits in eight innings.

72.   Michael Chang beat an ailing Andre Medvedev in three tough sets Tuesday at the Australian Open, clinching the third Grand Slam semifinal appearance of his career.

73.   Michigan forward Andy Hilbert is the only player making his third straight appearance in the tournament.

74.   Nigeria, in its third Cup appearance, is as unpredictable as the weather.

75.   Rusedski, a lefty from Britain, was making his third semifinal appearance this season after overhauling his mechanics to help prevent injury.

76.   Saudi Arabia will be making its third consecutive appearance in the World Cup finals.

77.   She was fired after her third appearance and during a probationary period, Hapeman said.

78.   Rusedski, a lefty from Great Britain, was making his third semifinal appearance this season after overhauling his mechanics to help prevent injury.

79.   Sutton was looking for his third Final Four appearance.

80.   The Bulldogs made their third NCAA appearance in five years.