1.   And since Volpe pleaded guilty before his lawyers began their defense, there was no testimony to support the contention.

2.   As March quickly turns into April, and the Stars begin their defense of the Cup, hockey once again exists for Nieuwendyk.

3.   All those things may have to happen again if the Giants expect to successfully begin the defense of their National Football Conference East title Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

4.   Delta Air Lines began its defense of Florida Tuesday.

5.   Earnhardt certainly was feisty during Speed Weeks at the Daytona International Speedway, where he began defense of his International Race of Champions title with a victory.

6.   He is in position to complete a miracle year when he begins defense of his tour de france title Saturday.

7.   Here are the facts.First of all, skunks generally begin their defense by facing you and stamping their feet.

8.   Kornstein, as protocol demanded, stepped up to the lectern first and began his defense of Hamlet, shoulders rising and falling, hands gesturing wildly.

9.   Last week, Ferguson had said he would begin his defense by calling himself to the stand.

10.   Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas begins defense of his title.