1.   But Mondesi, long regarded as one of the best defensive outfielders in the game, had his throw sail off line, which allowed Miller to score.

2.   Long regarded as one of the most dangerous sports, motorcycle racing is also one of the most physically and mentally demanding of racing events.

3.   Long regarded as one of the most popular, happy-go-lucky characters in the game, the Fuzzmeister has been crucified for making comments about Tiger Woods.

4.   The acquisitions also illustrate changes taking place at Wachovia, long regarded as a conservative, predictable bank that shied away from big transactions, analysts said.

5.   The National Basketball Association, long regarded as the league that works, is now no different than its other, labor-scarred sports brethren.

6.   United States Treasury bonds, long regarded as a haven for investors at times of trouble, surged in value.

7.   Oral sex, long regarded by many gay men as a low-risk practice, appears to be a surprisingly frequent way of spreading AIDS.