1.   But drugs known as Bactrim and Septra can shorten the course of illness.

2.   There is no shame in recognizing the limits of your length and shortening the course might actually improve your game.

3.   Race officials shortened the course, starting at a lower altitude because of strong winds higher up.

4.   Similar sprint downhills were held in the past, but the courses were shortened because of bad weather at the time of the race.

5.   Similar sprint downhills were held in the past but the courses were shortened because of bad weather at the time of the race.

6.   Strong winds and snowfall forced organizers to shorten the course for two training runs, dominated by Seizinger and Street, while one session was canceled.

7.   Strong winds and snowfall forced organizers to shorten the course for two training runs, dominated by Seizinger and Street.

8.   The courses were shortened over concerns about the heat and compulsory cooling breaks were added.

9.   The Lauberhorn course was shortened because of mild temperatures and soft snow.

10.   The sixth leg of the Volvo Ocean Race remained tight Wednesday night as race organizers considered shortening the course because of light winds.