1.   As a football event, however, these games can serve as a showcase for certain rookies.

2.   At one overlapping point of the second set and third, the players went eight games without holding serve.

3.   Alex argued that the games serve a useful purpose, allowing kids to vent their frustrations and anger.

4.   But the game did not serve as a wake-up call.

5.   But Vaughn, who spent the last five games serving as DH while Mike Stanley played first, is looking forward to being back on the field.

6.   College basketball championship games serve as much more than a money mill for the TV people and quick thrills for sports fans all across this land.

7.   Detroit hopes this game serves them as well.

8.   For now, let the game serve as a vivid reason why managers of the old school should come into the modern era.

9.   His big-hitting game had served him well.

10.   His impact could end right there, or the game could serve as a springboard for one last shot at glory.