71.   But Melvin did not discount the possibility of making a run at free-agent first baseman Rafael Palmeiro.

72.   But now he threatens to become a major distraction just as the Stars are trying to focus on getting players healthy for another run at the Cup.

73.   But the big forward will hold off until the Pacers make their run at the postseason.

74.   But the Bullets kept making runs at the Bulls.

75.   But the attention still pales to that given Dickenson, the favored son, after his national championship run at Montana.

76.   But the Lakers have taken steps to make their run at him.

77.   But the Saints made another run at him before free-agency began.

78.   But the Green Bay players did not look at the loss as symptomatic of a larger problem that will hinder their run at a Super Bowl championship.

79.   But the Jazz can offer a larger contract than either team and is expected to make a last run at retaining Anderson.

80.   But there is no mistaking his resolve to make a serious run at the Republican nomination.