11.   BOXING U.S. boxers did not fare well in their last multination international tournament before the Olympics.

12.   The way it works now, players compete for points in international tournaments.

13.   All major league teams, including the Red Sox, have scouted the Cubans for years at international tournaments, compiling files on players who may never become available.

14.   Boric Stankovic, secretary general of the International Basketball Federation, is calling it the most impressive international tournament ever staged.

15.   But Poitevint said Kim will be allowed to return to Korea next summer to pitch for the national team in an international tournament.

16.   China will host its first international amateur boxing tournament later this month, more than a decade after a government ban on the sport was lifted.

17.   During World War II, American servicemen unwittingly laid the groundwork for a terrific international tournament.

18.   He referred to the players around the world who encountered El Duque in international tournaments, no professionals allowed.

19.   He went undrafted and contented himself playing for the Canadian national team in international tournaments.

20.   He was a decorated pitcher on the national team, famed for his high leg kick and clutch performances in major international tournaments.