21.   And they want to hear post-game silence the next two nights at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium where the World Series champion will be determined.

22.   Another reigning world champion is featherweight Ricardo Rocky Juarez.

23.   As if the cable network that had the heavyweight champion were really the heavyweight champion.

24.   Both Wimbledon singles champions were in sickly condition Thursday.

25.   -- Jose Maria Olazabal -- The defending champion is rusty, but still a threat.

26.   A champion is a champion until proven otherwise, et cetera.

27.   A champion is a champion, he said.

28.   A champion must be able to win anywhere.

29.   A national champion will be crowned in the Sugar Bowl on Tuesday and, well, sure.

30.   A new champion is guaranteed.