21.   Another loss likely would end the Barnett farming lineage.

22.   Despite two convincing wins over India and Zimbabwe in the second round, suddenly Australia faces the grim reality that one loss could end its World Cup campaign.

23.   For Portuguesa, the loss ended a storybook season, which saw it barely qualify for the eight-team playoffs on the final day.

24.   Miller and her twin sister, Coco, went into the tournament knowing the next loss could end their playing career together.

25.   The Capitals are already headed to the playoffs, but the loss ended their bid to gain the home-ice advantage in the opening round.

26.   The loss all but ended the playoff hopes for the Maniax.

27.   The loss ended a five-game winning streak by the Suns.

28.   The loss ended a season-high five-game winning streak for the Reds.

29.   The nausea and weight loss did end once affected patients stopped the drug.

30.   The loss ended a hard-luck tournament for Japan, which proved in all three games that it can do everything except score.