1.   The scary bits created tense silence, while relieved cheers followed the good moments.

2.   Another, louder cheer follows several minutes later when the long-awaited man himself appears, postage-stamp sized, to say a blessing.

3.   After the groan from the crowd, cheers followed.

4.   But every time Watson moves a limb, cheers will follow.

5.   Cheers followed moments of tension on Sunday, when players held their breath while broadcasters listed the Mideast Regional selections.

6.   Cheers have followed Rios ever since his victory Sunday.

7.   Meantime, cheers of admiration followed wherever he went during the Los Angeles gaming convention.