21.   Brazilian coach rested starters Cafu and Antonio Carlos, both burdened with yellow cards.

22.   Chicago then held off a strong rally by the Celtics in the third quarter and rested its starters for most of the final period.

23.   Costa Rica closes first-round play Thursday against Brazil, which can rest its starters.

24.   Costa Rica closes Thursday against Brazil, which can rest its starters.

25.   Coach Muffet McGraw was able to rest her starters early and often.

26.   Culpi said he would decide Wednesday whether to rest key starters against Palmeiras, especially veterans Muller, Valdo and Wilson Gottardo.

27.   Despite resting several starters, including stars David Campese and Michael Lynagh, Australia showed its power as defending champions despite an opening loss to South Africa.

28.   DiCicco chose to rest four starters, and it showed in the scoreless first half.

29.   French coach Philippe Troussier rested five starters and turned the match into a party for its fans.

30.   Fusion coach Ivo Wortmann rested six starters, including leading scorer Diego Serna and goalkeeper Jeff Cassar.