81.   Carolina defenseman Kevin Hatcher missed his ninth straight game with a knee injury.

82.   Carter thinks the turning point came in the ninth game last season, when he faced Auburn and defensive guru Bill Oliver.

83.   Capriati blistered two straight forehand smashes, breaking Seles in the ninth game to capture the set.

84.   Chess challenger Vishwanathan Anand crushed titleholder Garry Kasparov in the ninth game of the Professional Chess Association world championship match Monday.

85.   Cavs coach Randy Wittman changed his starting lineup for the ninth straight games, putting Jackson back and hoping Cleveland would get off to a better start.

86.   Clement broke Grosjean in the ninth game of the second set with a powerful forehand.

87.   Costa saved two match points in the ninth game of the third set.

88.   Courier broke Nestor in the ninth game of the second set and held serve for the victory in the match played in muggy afternoon conditions.

89.   Date served out the match in the ninth game, finishing with a forehand winner.

90.   Darrin Erstad, the regular LF, started as the DH for the ninth consecutive game.