61.   It was the fourth straight defeat for the Orioles, who have scored only three runs during the skid.

62.   It was the second straight defeat for Australia, which lost to England in the World Cup quarterfinals and fielded a revamped team.

63.   It was the second straight defeat for the United States, which lost to Canada in its last match in the four-team tournament.

64.   It was the seventh straight defeat for the Tigers, their worst performance this season.

65.   It was the sixth straight defeat for the home side, which is bottom of the group with no points.

66.   It was the teams second straight defeat in the finals.

67.   Keith Tkachuk and Jeremy Roenick added goals as the Coyotes sent the Sharks to their third straight defeat.

68.   Lindros also assisted on two power-play goals by Pat Falloon and another goal by Karl Dykhuis to send the Bruins to their third straight defeat.

69.   Leverkusen is on the verge of losing the Bundesliga race after suffering two straight defeats and falling one point behind Borussia Dortmund with one round to play.

70.   Lions outfielder Makoto Sasaki hit two homers in five at-bats to help deliver the Buffaloes their third straight defeat.