111.   But at the same time, there are many athletes here who declare that were it not for their faith, they would not be the athletes they are.

112.   But despite increasing skin-cancer rates as well as public awareness, most professional athletes are unconcerned about the risks and the potential for developing a killer disease.

113.   But for any of those results to be considered, they must occur after the athlete has been in the random drug-testing program for six months.

114.   But fortunately for NASCAR, these athletes are keenly aware of the importance of perception -- even if they sometimes let their frustration get the best of them.

115.   But athletes are invincible.

116.   But athletes can still be role models on the field or on the court.

117.   But in a world where sports marketing is as important as sports, no high-profile Olympic athlete is a true amateur.

118.   But in the United States, there are many athletes.

119.   But Jakes said many Christian athletes have been effective in reaching young people and others with the Christian message.

120.   But most Olympic athletes are like Strug.