1.   Montgomerie now takes a five-week break from the European circuit as he awaits the birth of his first child next weekend.

2.   Best of the Bests is an apt name for the runner from the Godolphin Racing Inc. stable, which dominates the European circuit.

3.   But it is in the hurdles where Adams is hoping to make a mark similar to the tire tracks she has left all over the European circuit this summer.

4.   For the last four weeks, he has raced up to three times a week on the European indoor circuit.

5.   He competes in the European continental circuit for lesser skiers.

6.   He left for Italy Friday to begin his pro track career on the European circuit that will take him through Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, France and England.

7.   Instead of being pleased, Torrence was upset because she wanted to save her best for Zurich, the richest meet on the European circuit, on Wednesday.

8.   JUDO The second stop on the European circuit was one the U.S. Olympic team would like to forget.

9.   JUDO Winding up the mandatory tournaments on the European circuit, the trip home for the U.S. Olympic team will not be a joyous one.

10.   One of those looking to take an early shot at him in Atlanta is Darnell Hall, who has run well on the European indoor circuit this winter.