71.   The Devils had not lost three games in a row all season, but they picked the worst time to do it.

72.   The difficulties of employing a lame-duck coach have begun to surface once again for the New England Patriots, and at the worst possible time.

73.   The drought comes at the worst time in nearly two decades for the cattle market.

74.   The downturn comes at the worst possible time for the big European banks, which are already struggling to make an impact on Wall Street.

75.   The middle of recruiting season is the worst possible time for a coaching change.

76.   The news DiSarcina will be out until possibly August comes at the worst possible time for the Angels, with opening day less than a week away.

77.   The news hit the Swiss jobs market at the worst time.

78.   The news will hit the Swiss jobs market at the worst time.

79.   The Raiders resurrected those bad habits at precisely the worst time Sunday.

80.   The red light behind the Detroit goal had been shining at the worst possible time in what was supposed to be the championship Red Wing season.