51.   When teams prepare for the Cowboys, most of them will have a receiver impersonating Irvin pushing off on defensive backs.

52.   While both teams were preparing for a throw-in, Ruiz apparently struck Rapids midfielder Wes Hart in the midsection.

53.   While it may be difficult to peg a favorite, it is not hard to see which team has prepared hardest for this moment.

54.   While his team prepares to play in the College World Series, Georgia pitcher Scott Murphy is left behind attending summer-school classes in Athens.

55.   While two teams prepare to play for a Stanley Cup, the general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers takes his coaching search to a new level today.

56.   Zagallo will certainly be facing increased pressure as the team prepares to meet El Salvador in Los Angeles Sunday.

57.   PNA officials announced Thursday that a five-member team was preparing to visit Jordan to meet Hamas representatives.

58.   A search-and-rescue team prepared to enter as firefighters concentrated on a stubborn blaze on the roof.

59.   A U.N. fact-finding team is preparing a report of its findings from a visit last month.

60.   After practice, the team prepared to fly to Toronto without Camby.