1.   As a result, the arena was loud and colorful for what always ranks among the classic matchups in sports.

2.   A classic matchup of Big Ten teams with strong offenses and solid defenses.

3.   A Moyer-Radke pairing will be intriguing, but Moyer missed a classic matchup against former teammate Randy Johnson on Tuesday.

4.   PHOENIX - In the era of power and offense and bandbox ballparks, a classic pitching matchup remains possible.

5.   The scene had all the trappings of a classic matchup in the rivalry that local football fans like to call the greatest in college sports.

6.   The team met in the Eastern Conference semifinals beginning Sunday in Miami and it figures to be another classic matchup between rivals.

7.   This is a classic matchup of a skilled defense vs. a powerful offense.

8.   Williams and Hingis do not represent the classic matchup of the baseliner versus the serve-and-volleyer.

9.   It also offers the classic matchup of boxer versus puncher.

10.   The classic matchup of puncher versus defensive specialist and stylist versus slugger features two boxers who bring a lot of talent as well as some baggage into the ring.