1.   Americans know nothing of this, but Saturday we could observe a nation seeking to avoid embarrassment in its chosen sport.

2.   Both men were veterans in their chosen sport.

3.   Few Americans know this feeling, but Saturday we could observe a nation avoiding embarrassment in its chosen sport.

4.   He and Jamar, who currently plays in the Italian C League after several seasons in Major League Soccer, persevered with their chosen sport.

5.   Like many high school athletes, Fletcher fantasizes of someday making it to the big leagues in his chosen sport.

6.   One Mike came back with a mandate to soar, to put the awe back into his chosen sport.

7.   She eventually finished fourth, and said that experience had changed her outlook on her chosen sport.