41.   Still recovering from the flu which had prevented him from running the second leg of the Chamonix slalom, reigning world champion Alberto Tomba did not race.

42.   Still recovering from the flu, which had prevented him from running the second leg of the Chamonix slalom, reigning world champion Alberto Tomba did not race.

43.   The African sides are rank outsiders in qualifying Group A which also includes host England, tournament favorite South Africa, reigning champion Sri Lanka and India.

44.   The All-Stars face Vastra Frolunda in Goteborg Saturday and conclude the Nordic tour against reigning Swedish champion Malmo IF on Monday.

45.   The Americans, reigning Olympic champions, went ahead in the fourth minute on a goal by Kristine Lilly.

46.   The All-Stars face Vastra Frolunda in Goteborg on Saturday and conclude the Nordic tour against reigning Swedish champion Malmo IF on Monday.

47.   The All-Stars face Vastra Frolunda in Goteborg Saturday and conclude the tour against reigning Swedish champion Malmo IF on Monday.

48.   The colorful Croat was back on the Grand Slam stage Wednesday, basking in his role as reigning Wimbledon champion.

49.   The first race was won by reigning world champion Santiago Lopez-Vazquez of Spain.

50.   The Russians, reigning European champions, were favorites to win the title after having swept into the semifinals without losing a single set in five qualifying matches.