31.   A true champion would not be able to accept such a tainted victory.

32.   After all, a dog-meat AFC champion is Super Bowl tradition.

33.   After nine years as a professional, the World Boxing Council champion is as invisible as the ozone layer.

34.   All once had been champions.

35.   All BAA champions are labeled NBA champions.

36.   But if newly created European champions are to thrive, the politicians will also have to stop obstructing three other reforms.

37.   But Spiezio said the defending World Series champions are no different than any other team this time of season.

38.   But the champion is Michael Jordan and Jordan has done nothing to warrant being relegated to second place.

39.   But the AL Central champions were not to be denied.

40.   But the new British Open champion is a young pro from the old school.