81.   Rich Pilon, the rugged Islanders defenseman, left the game during the second period with back spasms.

82.   Rice says she manages to sneak peeks at the television to catch highlights of games during breaks between meetings.

83.   Ripken said he almost missed two games during the streak.

84.   Schmidt allows his regular caddie, Paul Sankey, to control his game during tournaments.

85.   Showalter had a determined look and his coaches were active four hours before the game during an early session of batting practice.

86.   Since losing just once in six games during their best stretch of the year, the Kings have been shut out twice in the last three games.

87.   Smith has missed only one game during his pro career because of injury.

88.   Some players from the Galaxy, for example, will miss as many as seven games during World Cup qualifying.

89.   Somehow, the Dodgers won every other game during this offensive indifference.

90.   Springs has come up huge for the Seahawks this season, especially for a player who missed six games during his rookie season with a fractured thumb.