51.   There already have been indications management has decided to improve the defense, hoping it helps the pitching.

52.   There is a host of steps the United States could take to improve the defense of Taiwan.

53.   They also could improve their defense with changes at shortstop, first base or left field.

54.   They also might take a flyer on Jerome Williams to improve their defense, which is one of the stated goals of new coach Dave Cowens.

55.   They had to improve their defense.

56.   They instead traded for Joe Girardi because, they said, they wanted to improve their defense behind the plate.

57.   They say they have this brilliant plan to improve their defense.

58.   They decided they could win without improving their defense.

59.   Those signings would immediately improve their defense.

60.   WASHINGTON The Redskins spent a zillion dollars to improve their defense by acquiring Dana Stubblefield and Dan Wilkinson.