91.   Knicks forwards Kurt Thomas and Larry Johnson return home to play before a host of family members and friends.

92.   McGwire, who strained his lower back Monday in San Diego, jogged, stretched and played catch before the game but did not take batting practice.

93.   Minutes before the first pitch, he found out five full innings would be played before the ceremony.

94.   No sooner did you put on your uniform than you were in a game, playing before paying customers.

95.   Nose guard Jeff Ruckman played well before injuring his knee.

96.   Oates has seen him play before and knows what he can do.

97.   On Saturday, Tamika Catchings played before a record crowd and a national television audience.

98.   Once play resumes, the Astros said the national anthem played before each game will carry added significance.

99.   Playing before friends and family from nearby Hampton, Va., Iverson seemed tense and tentative throughout the half.

100.   Playing before the most fans who have ever seen them play on opening day, the Mets won.