51.   Alliance Sports, based in Nashville, stepped in last week to purchase some of the assets.

52.   But as we toured the house, we felt as if we were stepping forward in time.

53.   But during the off-season he stepped in a hole while hunting, injured his right knee necessitating surgery and began the season on the disabled list.

54.   But he stepped in last season with the Stars and showed flashes of his old style.

55.   But the fact remains that the Indians are the defending AL champions and a formidable obstacle for the Red Sox or anyone else who steps in their path.

56.   But seldom-used enforcer Ken Belanger stepped in moments later and flattened florida tough guy Lance Ward.

57.   But the announcement represented only a small step in what has for the last year been a deadlock in negotiations between the government and the software industry.

58.   But they never could stop the Timberwolves or even do much to step in their path.

59.   But Watkins stepped forward in January, saying he was prepared to buy the team and even build a new ballpark with private financing.

60.   But when Gregg steps outside his home in this increasingly crowded border town, he faces a landscape overcome by change.