31.   As he did at the federal trial, Harris will contend he shot Degan in self-defense after federal marshals fired the first shots, Nevin said.

32.   As was the case last Saturday night at Denver, the Avalanche scored against the Ducks on their first shot of the game.

33.   As soon as the first shots were fired people started jumping from the armor.

34.   At least it had not come on the first shot, something that had happened to the Rangers in their last two games.

35.   At night, both sides of the valley agree, the first shots have been coming from Palestinian gunmen.

36.   At the other end of Madison Square Garden, the first Red Wing shot crossed the goal line and lit the red light behind Mike Richter.

37.   Because Lacovara saw it first, the Carlos has been given the first shot at acquisition.

38.   Both Rangers goals were scored on their first shots of the periods against Jean-Sebastien Aubin, subbing for the injured Tom Barrasso.

39.   -- BOB BEERS scored on the first shot of the game for his first goal as an Islander.

40.   A little bit of time went by and I heard the first shot.