21.   But fans come in all ages.

22.   But fans come out to see production, not enthusiasm.

23.   But for an uneasy moment, when the games began Monday, it looked as if the fans were not coming back.

24.   But Jets fans have come to expect the worst from the Jets and the best from the opposition.

25.   But now, the experts say, the fans are coming back.

26.   But spring training got bigger, more fans came, ticket prices increased and, he said, players began asking for more security.

27.   But thanks to Internet raiders, Dykes had to reconsider his open practices policy, which allowed fans to come watch the Raiders anytime.

28.   But Sox fans have come to learn that their All-Star shortstop tends to break down in spring.

29.   But the fans can come to the ballpark every day and watch a good young talent play the game very hard.

30.   But Ries, who was born in Germany and came to this country as an adult, believes the fans will come back.