61.   He has announced plans to leave the club and play next season in a less-pressurized European league.

62.   If a solution can be worked out regarding scheduling, the Pride will begin conference play next season.

63.   In Atlanta, Charmaine Hooper and Cindy Parlow scored first half goals and Atlanta remained perfect in regular season play against San Jose.

64.   Internazionale hosts Perugia, with much of the soccer world waiting to see if Brazilian superstar Ronaldo makes his return to regular season play after two successive knee surgeries.

65.   Japanese baseball rules permit ties even in regular season play.

66.   Sociedad striker Darko Kovacevic has netted eight times in European play this season, including six from headers.

67.   Such commitment has been reflected in his play this season, following a lack of urgency that characterized his performance last year.

68.   That emerged from the play last season that helped New England on its way to a Super Bowl title.

69.   The Nets missed that kind of play last season with Jayson Williams sidelined for the year.

70.   Toluca, which had more points than Pachuca in regular season play, would have moved on to the finals had the team at least pulled off a tie.