71.   Minnesota opened a six-game road trip with its third straight defeat.

72.   Nomar Garciaparra had three hits as the Red Sox sent Detroit to its third straight defeat and seventh loss in eight games.

73.   Rafael Palmeiro homered twice and drove in four runs as Texas handed Kansas City its fifth straight defeat.

74.   Ripken had three hits as the Orioles dealt the reeling Red Sox their fourth straight defeat and sixth consecutive loss on the road.

75.   Sporting last week slipped from second to fourth place in the Portuguese first division after its third straight defeat.

76.   The All Blacks say it sounds like Mallett is feeling the strain after three straight defeats.

77.   The BayStars suffered their fifth straight defeat since the season opened Friday.

78.   The Buffaloes suffered their fifth straight defeat.

79.   The Buffaloes suffered their sixth straight defeat.

80.   The Buffaloes, who suffered their third straight defeat, fell to fourth place from third.